In the last week, a novel coronavirus, first identified in the Chinese city of Wuhan, has dominated headlines as cases continue to rise. Fifteen countries have confirmed cases of the virus within their borders, and health officials in China and elsewhere are monitoring thousands of potential more cases. Although the mortality rate of the disease […]
This past November, the Washington Post published an article detailing how major pharmacy chains, including Walgreens, Rite-Aid, CVS, and others are facing a trial later this year over their ”role” in the opioid crisis. Now, the Post is reporting that those same pharmacies have turned around and sued physicians across northeast Ohio. The pharmacies are […]
The University of Maryland Center for Health and Homeland Security (CHHS) is proud to release its quarterly newsletter for the Fallof 2019. This edition features in-focus reports on all of our program areas, as well as a a message from our Founder and Director, Michael Greenberger. Check it out here: CHHS Newsletter – Fall […]
For the past several years, CHHS has collaborated with the CyberWire podcast as an academic research partner. The CyberWire daily podcast is hosted by the Maryland-based CyberWire news service, which delivers real-time cybersecurity news updates to a global audience. CHHS Public Policy & External Affairs Program Director Ben Yelin has been a frequent guest on […]
By CHHS Extern Alexander Batton On August 28th, 2019, a tropical storm strengthened into Hurricane Dorian off the coast of St. Thomas. The storm eventually elevated to a category 5 and tore through the northern Caribbean islands with 200 mph winds and 25-foot floodwaters. Destroying much of the land in its path, Hurricane Dorian left […]
