President Cohen highlights council's commitment to addressing addiction issues in Baltimore Council leaders emphasize treatment approaches over incarceration for addiction challenges in Baltimore.

Baltimore's City Council is shifting the narrative on addiction, prioritizing treatment over punishment in a bold move to reclaim community health.

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Community Leader Advocates for Collaborative Solutions to Homelessness and Substance Abuse Community leader calls for partnerships to address homelessness and mental health issues.

Baltimore's City Council is taking bold steps to tackle homelessness and substance abuse, with community voices uniting for actionable change.

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Maryland Health Department pauses new Medicaid provider enrollment amid fraud concerns Department halts new Medicaid provider enrollments after $600,000 in potential fraudulent claims identified.

Maryland's health department has halted new Medicaid provider enrollments after uncovering alarming allegations of fraud in psychiatric rehabilitation programs, impacting thousands of residents.

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Councilwoman Felicia Porter chairs public health meeting with Tenth District committee members Councilwoman Porter leads Tenth District health committee meeting with council colleagues present.

Baltimore's City Council is taking action on public health and environmental issues—discover the collaborative efforts that could change the city's future!

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Provider Education Advocates Address Quality Gaps at Baltimore Public Health Committee Meeting Advocates emphasize the importance of provider education to improve healthcare service quality.

Baltimore's healthcare system is at a critical crossroads as experts call for stronger provider education to bridge the gap between clinical skills and business savvy.

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Behavioral Health Providers Express Concerns Over Changes to COMAR Regulations Provider groups criticize proposed COMAR changes for worsening workforce shortages and care quality.

Baltimore's healthcare future hangs in the balance as urgent concerns mount over new Medicaid regulations and their potential impact on behavioral health services.

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Grama Consultant Highlights Importance of Addressing Substance Use and Mental Health Issues Former VHA manager emphasizes addiction's impact on public health and safety during testimony.

Baltimore's City Council is tackling America's addiction crisis, urging a comprehensive approach to intertwine mental health and public safety for a healthier community.

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Baltimore Committee Reviews Opioid Restitution Fund Allocation Amid Ongoing Crisis The public health committee conducts a second hearing on effective use of opioid restitution funds.

Baltimore's City Council is taking a stand on the opioid crisis, demanding accountability for restitution funds to support the city's most vulnerable citizens.

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Baltimore Health Officials Discuss Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Integration for Opioid Prevention Maryland officials explore collaboration strategies to enhance opioid prevention services using PDMP data.

Baltimore's City Council is taking a bold step to tackle the opioid crisis by integrating crucial data to prevent prescription drug abuse and save lives.

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Baltimore's Opioid Crisis Linked to Pharmaceutical Overprescribing and Subsequent Heroin Surge Opioid overprescribing leads to Baltimore's rising overdose rates and heroin epidemic.

Baltimore's battle with the opioid crisis has roots in overprescribing practices that have spiraled into a devastating surge of heroin addiction and overdose fatalities.

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Mayor Scott outlines community engagement strategies during new resource initiative Mayor Scott emphasizes public engagement and toolkit development for community organizations.

Mayor Scott reveals bold new strategies to elevate community voices and ensure fair resource distribution in Baltimore's public health initiatives.

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Finance Department Prepares Opioid Rescue Fund RFP for Early Fall Release Deputy Director Senomi discusses investment strategies and upcoming RFP for opioid fund.

Baltimore is taking bold steps to boost public health funding through an innovative reinvestment strategy and a $2 million Opioid Rescue Fund.

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City Allocates $36M for FY26 Budget to Support Recovery Programs and Community Services City designates $36 million for recovery initiatives across agencies in fiscal year 2026.

Baltimore's City Council is unveiling a bold $260 million strategy for public health funding, but can it sustain these ambitious initiatives over the next 15 years?

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Baltimore officials address overdose crisis following recent hospitalizations in Penn North City leaders emphasize urgent need for unified strategy to tackle opioid addiction in Baltimore.

Baltimore officials are rallying together to confront the opioid crisis head-on after a shocking surge in overdoses left local residents hospitalized.

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Councilwoman Felicia Porter addresses public health concerns in South Baltimore neighborhoods Porter highlights community issues like drug activity and calls for better mental health services.

Councilwoman Felicia Porter reveals shocking living conditions in South Baltimore, sparking a heated debate on the future of public health services in the community.

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