Danielle J. Brown

Almost 10 years ago, Maryland lawmakers pulled together a watchdog group of state officials, representatives for insurance companies and healthcare

Fourth of July celebrations can be fun and safe. Here are some tips to avoid heat stroke, and injuries from fireworks

People who provide services for those with developmental disabilities learned Tuesday that wage cuts planned to start the next day were instead postponed for a few months.

Marylanders who provide services for those with developmental disabilities learned June 30 that wage cuts planned to July 1 were postponed leading to confusion and concerns for what comes next.

People who provide services for those with developmental disabilities learned Tuesday that wage cuts planned to start the next day were instead postponed for a few months. While advocates welcomed the delay, some say it’s “just kicking this down the road” and creates confusion and raises concerns for what comes next. “Our heads are spinning,” […]

People who provide services for those with developmental disabilities learned Tuesday that wage cuts planned to start the next day were instead postponed for a few months. While advocates welcomed the delay, some say it’s “just kicking this down the road” and creates confusion and raises concerns for what comes next. “Our heads are spinning,” […]

More than 470 heat-related emergency room visits were reported during last week's Independence Day heat wave, more ER visits in one week than had been recorded for the entire heat season that began in May, according to new data.

State officials had warned last week of potential health problems from the record high temperatures, which hit triple digits on several days. And Wednesday's update of the Weather-Related Illness Data Dashboard from the Maryland Department of Health confirmed it.

More than 470 heat-related emergency room visits were reported during last week's Independence Day heat wave, more ER visits in one week than had been recorded for the entire heat season that began in May, according to new data.

More than 470 heat-related emergency room visits were reported during last week's Independence Day heat wave, more ER visits in one week than had been recorded for the entire heat season that began in May, according to new data.