Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center has been recognized by Newsweek as one of the best hospitals in the United States. Out of the 412 hospitals named, LHAAMC ranked as […]
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Luminis receives $1.6M state grant to address teenage mental health crisis
In response to the increasing demand for mental health services among young people, Luminis Health has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission. The […]
Opioid overdose deaths drop nearly 40% in Howard County
The Howard County Health Department’s 2023 opioid overdose data summary reveals that fatal overdoses dropped from 41 in 2022 to 25 in 2023, a 39% decrease. Non-fatal overdoses also decreased […]
Howard: adult smoking drops 39% in two years
The Howard County Health Department has released its biennial Report Card of Community Health Indicators. The report card evaluates the health of Howard County residents across several key public health […]
Howard County Medical Center begins behavioral health unit expansion
Construction has begun on a new behavioral health unit at the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center that aims to expand treatment space, address overcrowding issues and provide more timely care for patients experiencing a mental health crisis.
TEDCO invests in NasaClip
Columbia-based TEDCO has selected NasaClip to receive a $500,000 Social Impact Funds investment. Based in Baltimore, NasaClip is a woman- and minority-led business creating a new device to support a […]
LHAAMC again earns ‘A’ grade for patient safety from Leapfrog
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center has received it 10th consecutive ‘A’ Grade from the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for providing patients with exceptional, safe care. According to Leapfrog, the […]
HC Drug Free collects medication and sharps in disposal event
HC Drug Free collected more than half a ton of medication and sharps on Saturday. The organization that aims to give Howard Country residents resources to prevent, treat, and recover […]
Salvere Health & Fitness emphasizes movement in recovery and lifelong health
Not everybody who wants to improve fitness and motion feels secure in a typical gym environment. There are others who aren’t quite sure how to reorient their routines after surgery […]
Capital Women’s Care expands at Maple Lawn
Capital Women’s Care, a medical affiliate of Unified Women’s Healthcare, has signed a lease for 16,074 square feet of space in Maple Lawn. The practice will employ approximately 40 medical […]