1+ hour, 14+ min ago   (153+ words) DORCHESTER COUNTY, Md. – The Maryland Department of Agriculture has scheduled aerial mosquito spraying for parts of Dorchester County, starting Thursday evening. Beginning the evening of Aug. 13, a twin engine aircraft will begin spraying various areas to reduce adult mosquito populations, weather…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (96+ words) WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. – Tonight’s Good News is brought to you in part by Matt the Carpet Guy, coming out of the new school year. The Hussman Institute for Autism has donated 30 autism support backpacks to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office! These…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (339+ words) Salisbury, Md. – On Monday, the Maryland Department of Health, in collaboration with the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission and the Maryland Health Care Commission, announced $80 million grants to 41 recipients for the first year of Maryland’s Rural Health Transformation Program. The…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (208+ words) DELMARVA–August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance highlighting the importance of vaccinations for people of all ages. Health Officials use the month to enourage families and individuals to review their immunization records and talk with their health…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (193+ words) OCEAN PINES, Md. – In a small library conference room, an Ocean Pines based group are dealing with complex emotions by coming together, and putting pen to paper. “Writing for Wellness” is a group that focuses on the positive mental effects that…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (265+ words) SALISBURY, Md. – In this week’s edition of Health Beat, brought to you by TidalHealth, WMDT spoke with Dr. Jason Scopp and Dr. Andrew Curley, two orthopedists who both specialize in sports medicine. Dr. Scopp, who also serves as the director of…...

1+ week, 12+ min ago   (386+ words) WICOMICO COUNTY, Md. – Many issues were discussed at Tuesday’s Wicomico County Council meeting, but concerns surrounding the Wicomico Nursing Home dominated public comments. A new director was hired to manage the nursing home in early April. But, according to employees, as…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (225+ words) Image Courtesy of CDC KENT COUNTY, Del. – The Delaware Department of Public Health has now confirmed a total of 13 measles cases in the state, including four positive cases in children aged under 10 years. The new cases follow a declared measles…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (189+ words) Annapolis, Md. – Advocates gathered in front of the State House in Annapolis on Monday protest against cuts to the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration. Sherry Handley works as a family liaison for DDA provider Elevate Spectrum. She met with others in front…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (245+ words) (MARYLAND) – Mental health groups across the mid shore are lending a hand to first responders across the entire eastern shore. Whether they’re firefighters in Salisbury, police officers in Cambridge or EMT in Ocean City as part of the first ever…...