On Tuesday, Dr. Leana Wen joined Congressman Xavier Becerra and Maryland Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez for “Who Writes the Rules? Millennials Rising in 2016,” a discussion hosted by the Roosevelt Institute on how young people can empower their communities through public participation. During the event in Philadelphia this week, Dr. Wen called on the audience comprised of aspiring young leaders to find a way to get involved, rather than waiting for what they may perceive to be the “perfect opportunity.”

Nutrition is closely related to health for all ages. A recent event at the Waxter Senior Center highlighted nutrition issues specific to older Baltimoreans.

Last Thursday, hundreds of seniors filled the first floor of the Waxter Center for the first-ever B’More Healthy Senior Nutrition Expo. During the event’s kickoff, Deputy Commissioner of Aging and CARE Services Heang Tan reminded visitors that it’s “important to eat healthy at any age.” Over forty vendors and farmers offered services from health screenings to meal demonstrations.

As opioid addiction rises, public health advocates in Maryland are calling for more treatment where many addicts end up: in jails and prisons.

BALTIMORE, MD (July 24, 2016) – With a heat index of up to 109 degrees expected tomorrow following a continued stretch of severe heat, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen has issued a Code Red Heat Advisory for Monday, July 25th. This is Baltimore City’s second Code Red declaration of the season.