A survey recently released by Wallethub puts Maryland among the top states for vaccination rates.  The Maryland Reporter: reports on the Wallethub Survey: Massachusetts ranked first and Mississippi ranked last. The survey’s findings are based on three criteria: Children and Teenagers Immunization Rates, Adult and Elderly Vaccination Rates and Immunization Uptake Disparities and Influencing Factors. Each criteria is assessed across 18 metrics. The metrics are graded on a scale of 0-100. WalletHub used data compiled…

Maryland legislators and advocates are partnering to propose the creation of Health Equity Resource Communities to boost funding and reduce disparities in certain targeted areas. The Health Equity Resource Communities program would be funded through a 1% increase in the alcohol tax. The bill to create the program will be sponsored by Delegates Erek Barron and Jazz Lewis. Maryland Matters reports: The proposal would create Health Equity Resource Communities, five areas that would receive extra…