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At least 15 people taken to hospital after overdoses in West Baltimore
WSBT 22 - Indiana
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July 10, 2025
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — At least 15 people have been taken to the hospital after officials found multiple overdose victims in West Baltimore. Around 9:25 a.m. on July 10, Baltimore Police, the Fire Dept. and medics responded to the intersection of...
Police: Man shot blocks away from mass overdose in West Baltimore
WBAL TV - Maryland
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July 10, 2025
A man is being treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, Baltimore police said Thursday.Around 11:15 a.m., police said they received a ShotSpotter alert in the 1300 block of West North Avenue. They found evidence of a crime scene...
Baltimore residents impacted by opioid overdoses give input on tackling city's crisis
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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Baltimore City won millions in settlements and awards after taking on pharmaceutical companies for their role in the opioid crisis. Now, the Mayor's Office of Overdose Response is looking for input from neighbors who have been affected by this...
Man suffering from gunshot wounds, shot blocks away from mass overdose in West Baltimore, police say
WBAL - Maryland
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July 10, 2025
A man is being treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, Baltimore police said Thursday. Around 11:15 a.m., police said they received a ShotSpotter alert in the 1300 block of West North Avenue. They found evidence of a crime scene...
Mass casualty overdose incident in Penn–North highlights strain on Baltimore EMS
WEEA - Maryland
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July 10, 2025
BALTIMORE, MD (WEAA) — A mass casualty incident in Baltimore’s Penn–North neighborhood has left at least 19 people hospitalized after suspected opioid overdoses. First responders were dispatched Thursday morning to treat numerous individuals...
Trump’s SBA leader highlights small business benefits of ‘big, beautiful bill’ in Baltimore
Baltimore Sun - Maryland
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July 10, 2025
Small Business Administration leader Kelly Loeffler took to a Baltimore brewery Thursday to highlight the benefits of President Donald Trump’s recently signed “big, beautiful bill.” “What we want to make sure is that we’re moving people into an...
25 hospitalized after suspected mass drug overdose in West Baltimore
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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At least 25 people were hospitalized after suspected drug overdoses in West Baltimore Thursday morning, according to Baltimore Fire officials. Fire crews and paramedics responded to the intersection of Pennsylvania and North Avenues around 9:20...
Researchers identify America's 'healthiest state' where locals live eight years longer
Daily Mail
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July 10, 2025
Researchers have identified 'America's healthiest state' where locals live eight years longer due to a better way of living. They tracked all 50 states using federal health records and mapped public resources that support well-being, finding...
27 hospitalized in Baltimore 'mass casualty' overdose incident
WUSA 9 - Washington D.C.
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July 11, 2025
Police originally responded to a call for an overdose ─ and then community members came forward to alert them to additional victims. BALTIMORE — An apparent "mass casualty" overdose incident shut down roads and sent 27 people to local hospitals in...
At least 15 hospitalized after suspected mass overdose in West Baltimore
WYPR - Maryland
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July 10, 2025
At least 15 people have been rushed to the hospital for suspected overdoses in Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood while search-and-rescue crews canvass the area for more cases, officials said. Ten people are in critical condition, five others are...
University of Maryland study observes effect of THC, CBD on dementia
WBAL TV - Maryland
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July 10, 2025
Teams at the University of Maryland School of Medicine are studying the effects of THC and CBD — the two active ingredients in cannabis.Currently, hospice staff use morphine and Valium to manage agitation among end-of-life dementia patients. These...
Mass overdose incident in Baltimore’s Penn-North: 25 hospitalized, emergency response ongoing
WBAL - Maryland
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July 10, 2025
A spokesperson for Baltimore City fire said 25 people are now hospitalized as a result of overdoses in Penn-North, with conditions ranging from serious to non-life-threatening. The incident began around 9:25 a.m. Thursday when paramedics were...
27 hospitalized in Baltimore 'mass casualty' overdose incident
WUSA 9 - Washington D.C.
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July 11, 2025
Police originally responded to a call for an overdose ─ and then community members came forward to alert them to additional victims. BALTIMORE — An apparent "mass casualty" overdose incident shut down roads and sent 27 people to local hospitals in...
The Online Behaviors Most Harmful to Kids’ Mental Health, According to a New Survey
Education Week
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July 10, 2025
Children who post publicly on social media even occasionally are more likely than their peers to report feeling depressed and anxious and get too little sleep, according to the results of a new, large-scale survey that sheds new light on how young...
Baltimore police release body cam footage in shooting of 70-year-old woman
CBS 13 Baltimore - Maryland
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Baltimore Police released a video showing the moments that led to officers shooting and killing a 70-year-old woman during a mental health crisis on June 25. The incident occurred in West Baltimore in the 2700 block of Mosher Street. Officers...
These Critters Sending Kids, Elderly To Hospitals Across New York
Hudson Valley Post - New York
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July 10, 2025
Bites are sending more New Yorkers to the ER than we've seen in years, and experts say the worst may still be coming. Tick bites are surging across New York State. Tick Bites Surging In New York State According to the CDC, the Northeast is seeing...
Maryland transportation chief Paul Wiedefeld leaving agency
Baltimore Banner - Maryland
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July 9, 2025
Maryland’s transportation secretary, Paul J. Wiedefeld, is leaving his post at the end of the month. Wiedefeld has been transportation secretary for more than two years, overseeing the response to the collapse of the Key Bridge, relaunching...
Brain Drain: The States Struggling To Retain Their Medical Talent
24/7 Wall St.
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July 10, 2025
Key Points Many states struggle to retain medical talent. Physician retention rates are higher than 75% in the best states, and lower than 40% in the worst. Low physician retention rates exacerbate existing doctor shortages and can lead to reduced...
‘Big, beautiful bill’ threatens Baltimore’s health | GUEST COMMENTARY
Baltimore Sun - Maryland
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July 10, 2025
I met Linda this week at the Johns Hopkins AfterCare Clinic, a program that schedules follow-up appointments soon after hospital discharge to prevent patients from slipping through the cracks during their transition to outpatient care. Recently...
How Much of Your Louisiana Income Does Health Insurance Take?
Talk Radio 960AM - Louisiana
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July 10, 2025
Highlights Louisiana residents spend 10.18 percent of their monthly income on health insurance premiums The state ranks 8th highest in the nation for insurance costs relative to income Average monthly premium for silver health insurance plans is...