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When there’s a crisis such as the collapse of the Key Bridge and other major events, food support networks such as the Maryland Food Bank try to stay ready to help.

Even in Md., where the procedure is legal, abortion rights activists have suggested that a high court ruling in favor of Idaho’s position could enable Catholic hospitals to deny emergency abortions.

The court cases, one in Texas and one in Idaho, could decide whether federal protections to receive life-saving emergency care include emergency abortions when the pregnant patient’s life is in danger.

Well over 300,000 people have lost Medicaid coverage, according to monthly data updates from the Department of Health. And there is still one month left in the Medicaid unwinding period for Maryland.

In the legislation, anyone who opposes the law can decide not to participate, including patients, physicians, and pharmacists.

A report found that in Maryland, and nationwide, patients still struggle to access in-network behavioral health care compared to similar services in traditional medical and surgical settings.

A bill that got a boost of momentum right before the end of the 2024 legislative session tries to keep lower- priced prescription drugs accessible to lower income Marylanders.

The advisory is primarily for poultry and livestock owners, and emphasizes that current risk for the general public is low.

‘The legislative work is not dissimilar from the patient care and clinical work I do. It’s about helping people…you’re interacting with others, you’re really trying to solve their problems,’ Lam said.

Some mental health and disability advocates worry that the process could further traumatize those who are already struggling.