Tag: Public safety
Johns Hopkins Opens Direct Primary Care
Johns Hopkins has opened a new practice based on Evolve Medical’s Direct Primary Care model. Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a rapidly growing movement, started by regular people who were fed up with not being able to talk to their doctor when they needed him or her, waiting for ever to be seen and feeling […]
Flu Spikes in Maryland
Flu Rate Spikes in Maryland The Flu has spiked suddenly here in Maryland going from “Minimal” to “High” in early January 2019. The CDC is reporting nearly 7 million people have already contracted the flu this season. The CDC is also estimating over 70,000 people have been hospitalized with over 30 states reporting “widespread” flu […]
Hand-Foot-Mouth Outbreak Causing Neurologic Disease in Kids
The CDC has reported today about a viral outbreak involving 34 children who have developed neurologic complications as a result of enterovirus (EV), a common cause of Hand-Foot-Mouth disease. The outbreak has currently been identified in Colorado only but healthcare providers have been alerted to watch for further spread. The children affected so far have […]
Is It Safe To Swim in the Chesapeake Bay?
Is It Safe to Swim in the Chesapeake Bay? Wonder if it is safe to swim in the Chesapeake Bay in 2018? What are the risks of getting a diseases — and what is it you might get — from swimming in the Bay around Annapolis? It’s mid-summer and water-related activity is increasing. Hotter August […]
Anne Arundel Winter Storm Safety Alert
Annapolis Winter Storm Safety Alert: Winter storms and cold temperatures can be deadly. Power outages, frozen docks and slippery roadways all contribute to injuries and deaths every year. Evolve Medical brings you a reminder of what you should (and shouldn’t) do to protect you and your family during Winter Storm Toby. Start with these Steps […]
Flu Deaths Spike in Children: 75% Didn’t Get Flu Shot
A sharp spike in flu deaths among children was reported Friday by the CDC. Called the worst flu season in a decade, another 22 children died last week. Across the US, 84 children have died of the flu since the season began. But there may be some good news. This week, researchers reported that […]
2018 Flu Worsens — Weeks More Ahead
2018 FLU SEASON UPDATE: Hospitalizations for flu are at the highest level since the CDC began collecting this data — and climbing. Many flu experts predict the 2018 flu season has weeks more to go. In Maryland, ERs and doctors are seeing an increased percentage of people sick with the flu for the third straight week. […]
How Doctors and Nurses Prevent Flu
Prevent Flu Ever wonder how doctors and nurses prevent flu? After all, they are surrounded by people with high fevers and the flu, coughing at them in small exam rooms. The answers may surprise you–and mainly because some of the most important preventative steps are so simple! 1. Wash Your Hands (or use hand sanitizer) […]
Flu Deadlier – Spread by Breathing
The flu virus is deadlier this year, killing an average of 100 people per week beginning last month. The flu has killed 30 children this year so far. On top of that, the University of Maryland School of Public Health published a study showing that just breathing may spread the flu. Read more. The CDC is […]
Flu Level Spikes in Maryland
Influenza rate has spiked suddenly here in Maryland. Flu intensity is now listed at the highest level and widespread. In the US, 13 children have died this year from the flu. At the same time, the influenza strain being detected this year is H3N2 and according to a commentary published in the New England Journal of […]
See you at the 50th Maryland Seafood Festival this weekend!
The Maryland Seafood Festival is back! Enjoy a tasty variety of fresh seafood, a selection of entertaining musical talent, hands on exhibits, thrilling demonstrations and more at the 50th Annual Maryland Seafood Festival! Come out on Sept. 9 & 10, 2017 at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, MD. Online tickets are on sale NOW. Don’t […]
Caucus of African American Leaders schedules town hall meeting on Annapolis Police Department
The Caucus of African American Leaders held a press conference this morning outside of Annapolis City Hall to announce an October 14th town hall meeting at City Hall to open up discussions about alleged inequities within the Annapolis Police Department. The event will be help from 7pm to 9pm and will be recorded. It is unknown […]
See you at the Maryland Seafood Festival this weekend
The Maryland Seafood Festival is back! Enjoy a tasty variety of fresh seafood, a selection of entertaining musical talent, hands on exhibits, thrilling demonstrations and more at the 48th Annual Maryland Seafood Festival! Come out on Sept. 12 & 13, 2015 at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, MD. Online tickets are on sale NOW. Don’t […]
The Maryland Seafood Festival is coming in 2 weeks
The Maryland Seafood Festival is back! Enjoy a tasty variety of fresh seafood, a selection of entertaining musical talent, hands on exhibits, thrilling demonstrations and more at the 48th Annual Maryland Seafood Festival! Come out on Sept. 12 & 13, 2015 at Sandy Point State Park in Annapolis, MD. Online tickets are on sale NOW. Don’t […]
Annapolis passes $98M budget, 7-1
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides announced that the FY 2016 Operating Budget passed tonight by a 7 to 1 vote. The $98.4 million Operating Budget is a level service budget and used a new approach called Priority Program Budgeting. “The FY 2016 budget is one we can all be proud of and this budget will be used […]
Pantelides praises City employees, cites partnerships with Hogan and Schuh in State of City speech
Annapolis Mayor Michael Pantelides presented his second State of the City address to the Annapolis City Council last night. The Mayor spent much of the address thanking the various City departments for their work throughout the year and cited some positive outcomes from their work. The crime rate as reported by the police is down, […]
TeleCommunications Systems Developing Text To 911 Program For Verizon
Annapolis based TeleCommunications Systems is developing a program for Verizon Wireless to allow customers to text 911 in an emergency. The program was initially reported by The Hill on May 4, 2012. In addition to assisting deaf and hard of hearing customers, the program will be incredibly useful for those times when a potential victim […]
