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Dr. Gayle Jordan-Randolph Appointed Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health

 BALTIMORE (October 3, 2012) – Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) Secretary Dr. Joshua M. Sharfstein announced today the appointment of Dr. Gayle Jordan-Randolph to serve as the Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health. In this position, Dr. Jordan-Randolph will provide executive direction to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration, the Mental Hygiene Administration, the Developmental Disabilities Administration, and Forensic Services.

Investigation of Monarch MedSpa Expanded

 BALTIMORE (October 2, 2012) –  During the week of Sept 17, 2012, The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) and the Baltimore County Department of Health began investigating a cluster of three severe invasive Group A Streptococcus  (GAS) infections in persons who recently had liposuction at a cosmetic surgery center, Monarch MedSpa, in Timonium, Maryland. As reported previously, the procedures occurred in mid-August to mid-September. All three patients were hospitalized; one subsequently died. DHMH and Baltimore County ordered the facility closed on September 18. 

Investigation of possible connection between meningitis and epidural steroid

Baltimore, MD (October 3, 2012) -- The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) is investigating an association between spinal injections and the development of meningitis as part of a larger multi-state investigation. At this time, DHMH has identified two cases among Maryland residents, one whom has died. No case information will be released.

Marylanders Encouraged to Rid Homes of Expired and Unused Prescription Drugs

BALTIMORE (September 28, 2012) – Tomorrow, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Marylanders will have another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.  Local law enforcement agencies and the Drug Enforcement Administration will host events for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. 

Maryland Recognizes “World Rabies Day”

 BALTIMORE, MD (September 26, 2012) – The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) joins partners in Maryland and around the world in the sixth annual recognition of September 28th as World Rabies Day, a worldwide event to raise awareness about the impact of rabies in humans and animals.  

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