High-quality early learning in the first 1,000 days of life is essential for the development of healthy brains, with caregivers playing a crucial role in building the foundation for learning and minimizing exposure to toxic stress.
Category: Health
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Big tobacco vs. America: Guess who’s still winning?
Despite a significant drop in overall smoking rates since 1965, marginalized communities have disproportionately high smoking rates due to aggressive marketing by Big Tobacco, and the report calls for government policies to increase access to health care, education, and safe housing to reduce these disparities.
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Montgomery County’s Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. celebrates fortitude of women on World AIDS Day 2024
The Montgomery County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. hosted its fourth annual World AIDS Day Solidarity for Health Equity Breakfast on Dec. 3, highlighting the importance of HIV awareness and the need to end HIV transmission.
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Addressing sickle cell disease: The importance of genetic counseling
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disease that can be inherited, but knowing one’s status as a carrier is a great way of knowing how the disease could affect future generations.
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Anacostia Park to host 38th Annual Walk/5K to End HIV
Whitman-Walker Health is hosting the 38th Annual Walk and 5K to End HIV on Dec. 7 at Anacostia Park in Southeast Washington, D.C., to raise awareness and funds for HIV prevention and treatment.
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Biden has AIDS Memorial Quilt at White House to observe World AIDS Day
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden hosted an event on the South Lawn of the White House to commemorate World AIDS Day, highlighting the federal government’s support for the 1.2 million people in the US living with HIV.
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Baltimore County inmates say bacterial infections linked to contaminated water
Inmates at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, Md. have alleged that bacteria in the water is causing rampant infection on Tier 4H, and they have been given medication to treat the infection but the source of the exposure has not been addressed.
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Commentary: Asbestos exposure still compromising the health of U.S. veterans
The U.S. military used asbestos-containing products throughout the last century, exposing many service members to the material’s toxic fibers, and veterans are still grappling with the health implications of being exposed to asbestos while in the Armed Forces.
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Open Enrollment is Here: Wellpoint Offers New Affordable Options in Maryland
Wellpoint offers affordable health plans with access to quality doctors and hospitals, and ACA subsidies can help lower or eliminate monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs, while uninsured individuals may face unaffordable medical bills and medical debt.
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PRESS ROOM: November is American Diabetes Awareness Month
The Baltimore County Department of Health is raising awareness about American Diabetes Awareness Month, encouraging people to manage their diabetes and prevent it from developing, and offering a free weight loss management program to help individuals make lifestyle changes for improved health.
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Gilchrist’s commitment: Bridging the gap in hospice care for minority communities
Sponsored Content Equitable access to hospice care remains a critical issue, particularly in minority communities where disparities persist. Black Americans, for instance, continue to be underrepresented in hospice and palliative care services despite ongoing efforts to bridge the gap. Gilchrist, a trusted provider of end-of-life care for more than 30 years, is committed to addressing […]
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When failing to act leads to the death of a student
A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against the City of Newport News, its school board, and several educators at Menchville High School for the death of Kaleiah Jones, who died after collapsing in the hallway of her high school and receiving inadequate care.
