University of Maryland Medical Center receives prestigious Magnet award for fourth consecutive year

CBS Baltimore (Health) 3/21 9:55A Andrew Adeolu

BALTIMORE - The University of Maryland Medical Center has been granted the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet for the fourth time in a row. The ANCC approves and recognizes the best health care organizations in the country. It...

Baltimore leaders to discuss medical waste incinerator as state sues over emissions

CBS Baltimore (Health) 3/20 2:02A Alexus Davila

BALTIMORE -- The environmental impact of the nation's largest medical waste incinerator, located in South Baltimore, is under scrutiny again. A Baltimore City Council committee is set to hold an informational hearing on Wednesday to discuss the...

U.S. measles milestone: 59 cases so far in 2024 — more than all of 2023

CBS Baltimore (Health) 3/15 2:26A Alexander Tin

The U.S. has now tallied at least 59 confirmed or suspected measles cases investigated so far this year by authorities in 17 states more than the number of cases reported nationwide in all of 2023. It comes as health officials are grappling with...

How worried should people be about the measles? Dr. Leana Wen explains

CBS Baltimore (Health) 3/14 2:52A CBS Baltimore

(CNN) Measles cases are increasing in the United States, with 45 infections reported in 17 states as of March 7, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention . That's close to the total of 58 cases documented in the United States...

Healthwatch: Facial recognition app being used on dogs to improve rabies vaccination rates

CBS Baltimore (Health) 1/25 6:58A CBS Baltimore

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Factory never tested applesauce packets that were recalled due to lead poisonings, FDA finds

CBS Baltimore (Health) 1/24 7:22A Alexander Tin

The manufacturer behind now-recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches failed to ever test its product for heavy metals, the Food and Drug Administration found in a recent inspection, among several...

Warning widened about charcuterie meat snack trays sold by Sam's Club and Costco

CBS Baltimore (Health) 1/18 11:32P CBS Baltimore

Federal health officials are expanding a warning about salmonella poisoning tied to charcuterie meat snack trays sold at Sam's Club and Costco stores. At least 47 people in 22 states have been...

HealthWatch: New research suggests video games may damage your hearing

CBS Baltimore (Health) 1/17 6:47A CBS Baltimore

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Quaker Oats recalls more granola products due to salmonella risk

CBS Baltimore (Health) 1/12 7:14A Kate Gibson

Quaker Oats is expanding a prior recall to include additional cereals, granola bars and snacks sold across the U.S. because they could be contaminated with salmonella. The recalled products are sold throughout the 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and...

HealthWatch: Medicinal marijuana patients have more than twice risk of arrhythmia diagosis

CBS Baltimore (Health) 1/11 6:48A CBS Baltimore

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