Maryland’s health secretary is resigning

Maryland’s health secretary out as head of embattled agency
Maryland Health Secretary Laura Herrera Scott is leaving Gov. Wes Moore’s administration at the end of the month, the governor’s office said Thursday, wrapping two years at the helm of an agency that has faced intense scrutiny over its handling of state psychiatric hospitals,
Maryland’s health secretary is resigning; Moore names Meena Seshamani as nominee
Maryland Health Secretary Laura Herrera Scott is resigning at the end of February after serving during a tumultuous two years for the state department. Gov. Wes Moore has announced her
Meena Seshamani named Maryland’s next Department of Health secretary
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced the appointment of Meena Seshamani as the state’s next Department of Health secretary. Pending confirmation, Seshamani will assume the post as secretary on April 8. C
Moore proposes small budget cut to Maryland Department of Health’s 2026 budget
Gov. Wes Moore is proposing a small cut to the Maryland Department of Health in an attempt to keep the state’s looming deficit under control.
Gov. Wes Moore names Dr. Meena Seshamani as Department of Health Secretary
Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday announced the appointment of Dr. Meena Seshamani as Maryland's Department of Health Secretary.Pending confirmation by the State Senat
Changes coming to Health Department
Maryland Health Secretary Laura Herrera Scott will leave the position she has held since Moore named her in January 2023, ...
Maryland reports 30 cold-related deaths so far during the 2024-25 winter season
There have been 30 cold-related deaths in Maryland so far in the 2024-25 winter season, according to a report from the state ...
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Flu cases on the rise in Maryland: Who’s most at risk, prevention tips
The number of people catching the flu in Maryland remains high. The latest data from the Maryland Health Department from the week ending on Jan. 25  shows 93% of cases are influenza Type A. There have ...
Maryland crematory shut down after bodies improperly stored, some 'decomposing'
A Charles County, Md. crematory was ordered shut down after bodies were found piling up, with some visibly decomposing.
6 cases of bird flu reported in Maryland as nation sees rising egg prices
Six cases of bird flu have been reported in Maryland, as of Feb. 2, according to the Department of Agriculture (MDA).
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Frederick Health in Frederick, Md., provides update on operations, ransomware attack
Frederick Health President and CEO Tom Kleinhanzl provided an update Feb. 6, 2025, about health system operations and the Jan. 27 ransomware attack.
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Finding a good drug treatment program in Maryland is tough. We can help.
If you’re looking for treatment, there are some things you should know, according to providers and the public officials who ...
Maryland will still protect access to gender-affirming care after Trump executive order, attorney general says
Maryland will continue protecting access to gender-affirming care, despite the Trump administration's recent executive order ...