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We are committed to making your care experience as seamless and accessible as possible. As part of that commitment, we are transitioning to NextGen, a new electronic health record system designed to improve communication, streamline processes, and make managing your care easier. While some things may look different, the care you receive will remain the…

June arrives carrying many stories: quiet courage, community celebration, and the reminder that healing is never meant to happen alone. Inside this month’s issue, you’ll find conversations around Men’s Health Month, moments from communities coming together across Maryland, and spaces where Pride, connection, and support continue to bloom. From outreach tables to local events and…

Maryland Wellness will begin implementing a new electronic health record (EHR) system on June 15, 2026. This updated system is designed to improve scheduling, communication, virtual visits, intake forms, and other parts of your care experience. You will continue working with the same providers and care team you know and trust. If you previously received…

In an overdose emergency, fear can sometimes stop people from calling for help. Concerns about legal consequences, police involvement, or what may happen afterward can cause delays during moments when immediate medical attention matters most. Maryland’s Good Samaritan Law was created to help reduce that fear and encourage people to call 911 during an overdose…

May is here! And across Maryland, conversations are opening, communities are gathering, and healing is showing up in real time. 💚 This month’s newsletter brings you into the moment: circles of connection, outreach tables turning strangers into support systems, and events like, “Wheels for Wellness” where movement meets meaning. From local fairs to community spaces,…

This April, Maryland Wellness explores the balance of stress—from utilizing “good” stress to recognizing when chronic pressure requires a 60-second “pause and reset. Beyond personal wellness, the community is coming alive with events like the “Project Connect” health clinic in Cumberland and the “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” baby shower in White Plains. You’ll also find…

From the quiet, honest kitchen-table conversations that anchor World Teen Mental Wellness Day to the echoing halls of the State House in Annapolis, this month is about the power of being heard. Inside, you’ll find our Outreach team in motion—handing out “Mindfulness Matters” bags at the Southern Maryland Food Bank and standing alongside state delegates…

On February 4, Maryland Wellness proudly hosted Bridging Hope: Community Conversation on Suicide Prevention, a virtual event that brought together community members, mental health professionals, advocates, and partners from across Maryland and beyond for an open, compassionate dialogue on suicide prevention. The response and engagement reflected the importance of this work: 264 individuals registered, and…

February carries history, courage, and community. This month, we honor a century of Black history, hold space for powerful conversations on suicide prevention, feel the momentum building for SWELL 2026, and see Maryland Wellness and our partners in action, showing up, connecting, and keeping mental health at the heart of our communities.

As we recognize Mental Wellness Month, this newsletter gathers stories of outreach, community presence and events, and intentional care, offering a glimpse into the relationships and reflections shaping our work.