MD: Women's
Report ranks Maryland 11th in health of women, children
A new report covering women's and children's health shows Maryland is doing well overall, but some concerning trends have emerged. The 2023 Health …
Pregnant in Prison: MD Legislation Proposes Alternatives
Maryland could become the second state in the nation to provide specific support for the health and well-being of incarcerated people who are pregnant…
MD Bill Would Boost Support for Incarcerated Parents
BALTIMORE -- With Maryland's General Assembly session set to start next month, a new proposed bill aims to help nonviolent offenders continue in …
Eyeing Trend, MD Provider Offers Abortion Drugs by Mail
SILVER SPRING, Md. -- As the Biden administration challenges a Texas law restricting abortion after six weeks of pregnancy, Planned Parenthood for …
Report: Young Women at Increased Risk of Colon Cancer
BALTIMORE -- It's Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and health experts are sounding the alarm over higher fatality rates in young women. Maryland …
MD Groups Urge Veto Override for Women’s Pre-release Program
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- The Maryland Justice Project and its partners are urging the General Assembly to override Gov. Larry Hogan's veto of a bill to …
Protections for MD Domestic-Abuse Victims in COVID-19 Crisis
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Although Maryland courts are closed to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, domestic-abuse victims can still seek protective …
MD to Crack Rape Kit Backlog with New Law, Funds
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Millions of dollars are set to help police departments in Maryland process thousands of rape kits that have sat untested in …
After Surviving Heart Failure, Maryland Woman Rallies for More Research
BALTIMORE – One Maryland woman who survived a near fatal heart attack will be rallying others this weekend to support heart science research…
Despite Trump’s Restrictions, Abortion Rights Protected in MD
BALTIMORE – Planned Parenthood's decision to withdraw from a federal health funding program this week will not disrupt services for Marylanders …
Report: Challenges Persist for Maryland's Young-Adult Parents
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The sleepless nights and increased costs that come with parenthood can be a rude awakening for anyone, but the challenge is …
Maryland Leads the Nation in Response to Sexual Assault
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Thanks to the Maryland General Assembly's rapid response and passage of several laws to help victims of sexual assault…