The Baltimore City Health Commissioner has extended a Code Red Alert through Tuesday, July 3.

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Here at home in Baltimore, we have exciting news: we are in the process of finally moving the Health Department’s Eastern Health Clinic. Eastern provides essential services to our City’s residents, including tuberculosis screenings and treatment, STD/HIV testing and treatment, family planning services, and immunizations for children so they can attend school. 

The Baltimore City Health Department’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman team investigates, educates, and advocates for the residents of Baltimore City on a variety of issues that affect their well-being. 

As an emergency physician, I have treated older adults who arrive in the ER with horrific signs of physical abuse, including injuries that led to disability or death. I have also seen our elders who are mentally, emotionally, and sexually abused, and who are targets of financial crimes and exploitation.