• English
    X

    Google Translate Disclaimer

    The Maryland Department of Information Technology (“DoIT”) offers translations of the content through Google Translate. Because Google Translate is an external website, DoIT does not control the quality or accuracy of translated content. All DoIT content is filtered through Google Translate which may result in unexpected and unpredictable degradation of portions of text, images and the general appearance on translated pages. Google Translate may maintain unique privacy and use policies. These policies are not controlled by DoIT and are not associated with DoIT’s privacy and use policies. After selecting a translation option, users will be notified that they are leaving DoIT’s website. Users should consult the original English content on DoIT’s website if there are any questions about the translated content.

    DoIT uses Google Translate to provide language translations of its content. Google Translate is a free, automated service that relies on data and technology to provide its translations. The Google Translate feature is provided for informational purposes only. Translations cannot be guaranteed as exact or without the inclusion of incorrect or inappropriate language. Google Translate is a third-party service and site users will be leaving DoIT to utilize translated content. As such, DoIT does not guarantee and does not accept responsibility for, the accuracy, reliability, or performance of this service nor the limitations provided by this service, such as the inability to translate specific files like PDFs and graphics (e.g. .jpgs, .gifs, etc.).

    DoIT provides Google Translate as an online tool for its users, but DoIT does not directly endorse the website or imply that it is the only solution available to users. All site visitors may choose to use alternate tools for their translation needs. Any individuals or parties that use DoIT content in translated form, whether by Google Translate or by any other translation services, do so at their own risk. DoIT is not liable for any loss or damages arising out of, or issues related to, the use of or reliance on translated content. DoIT assumes no liability for any site visitor’s activities in connection with use of the Google Translate functionality or content.

    The Google Translate service is a means by which DoIT offers translations of content and is meant solely for the convenience of non-English speaking users of the website. The translated content is provided directly and dynamically by Google; DoIT has no direct control over the translated content as it appears using this tool. Therefore, in all contexts, the English content, as directly provided by DoIT is to be held authoritative.

    Maryland Department of Health
    Newsroom

    ​

     


    June 3, 2022

    Media Contacts:

    Deidre McCabe, Director of Communications, 410-767-3536

    Chase Cook, Deputy Director for Media Relations, 410-767-8649


    PHOTO RELEASE: Maryland Primary Care Program celebrates successful COVID booster campaign statewide

    More than 17,000 vaccine booster doses administered by clinicians as part of a statewide effort to boost COVID-19 protection against serious illness


    Baltimore, MD—The Maryland Primary Care program (MDPCP) recently concluded a statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Campaign, engaging with more than 500 primary care practices that serve more than 4 million Marylanders to encourage boosting protection against COVID with all recommended boosters. As a result of the initiative, more than 17,800 booster shots were administered to Marylanders to protect them against serious illness, hospitalization, and death. 

     

    “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Maryland Department of Health has worked closely with providers statewide to facilitate convenient access to vaccinations, including boosters, for everyone eligible,” said Dr. Howard Haft, senior medical advisor of the Maryland Primary Care Program. “Primary care providers have been a driving force behind Maryland’s high vaccination rate, and we are grateful for their work with so many Maryland families.”


     

    Dr. Howard Haft, senior medical advisor of the Maryland Primary Care Program, presented Crain Medical in Glen Burnie with a certificate to highlight the importance of vaccinations, including booster shots. From left to right: TJ Nairn, Haft, Veronica Hampton, Rekha Patolia, Dr. Dalijit Sawhney, Inderjit Sawhney.


    To celebrate the success of the MDPCP booster campaign, and the importance of health care providers in the vaccination and booster effort, MDPCP leaders visited Crain Medical, a Glen Burnie family medicine practice that increased its rates of COVID-19 booster uptake by more than 37% as a result of patient education and outreach. 


    Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, MDPCP has supported primary care practices in their response efforts by providing access to essential resources, such as free personal protective equipment and point-of-care rapid tests. They were also leaders in the Primary Care COVID Vaccine Program, which has enlisted more than 700 primary care practices in all 24 jurisdictions in the state. Together, the adult and family medicine practices have administered more than 400,000 COVID-19 vaccines statewide since the vaccine program began in March 2021.


    For more information on COVID-19 resources, visit covidLINK.maryland.gov. 


    To schedule a COVID -19 vaccination appointment, visit covidvax.maryland.gov or call the GoVAX Call Center at 1-855-MD-GOVAX. 


    -###-​


    The Maryland Department of Health is dedicated to protecting and improving the health and safety of all Marylanders through disease prevention, access to care, quality management and community engagement. 

     

    Follow us at http://www.twitter.com/MDHealthDept and https://www.facebook.com/MDHealthDept​