Current Issues
11.30.21 – Understanding the Opioid Epidemic: Prescribers’ Next Steps
11.29.21 – Stillbirths and COVID-19
10.25.21 – Expanded Recall of Blood Lead Test Kits Due to Risk of Falsely Low Results
9.29.21 – Urgent Action: COVID-19 Vaccinations for Pregnant Individuals
9.17.21 – Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection
9.10.21 – Long-Term Symptoms Among Adults Tested for SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19 Vaccinations for Child and Adolescent Patients
Dear Providers, The Anne Arundel County Department of Health would like to invite you and your practice to learn more about COVID vaccine availability for your patients. Vaccinating children is a critical component of the work you do every day. The Department of Health would like to make vaccines available to practices interested in incorporating COVID vaccination […]
3.2.21 –Monoclonal Antibody Treatment for COVID-19
Health Care Provider Referral to Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Overview and Location Flier mAb Fact Sheet mAb Treatment for Older Adults Living in Nursing Homes CRISP eREFERRAL for Monoclonal Antibody Infusion (access the CRISP mAb eREFERRAL Starter Guide) Maryland Referral Form for Monoclonal Antibody Infusion Treatment Nursing Facility mAb Checklist FDA FAQs on the EUA for Bamlanivimab for […]
3.1.21 – BUPE=HOPE Campaign Encourages Buprenorphine as an Alternative to Opioid Misuse
The Anne Arundel County Department of Health recently launched a BUPE=HOPE campaign that includes public announcement videos. The campaign aims to reduce the stigma and myths attached to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The campaign targets county physicians who are treating patients for the misuse of heroin, fentanyl and other opioids. Buprenorphine “bupe,” a type […]