The White House paused federal grants and loans on January 28, disrupting access to funds for early childhood education centers and states, causing widespread disruption to programs serving low-income families and children.
Category: Health
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Advocates warn budget cuts will harm Maryland residents with disabilities
Maryland’s Developmental Disabilities Administration is concerned about proposed cuts to state programs, which could impact the quality of care for vulnerable residents, according to advocates and state officials.
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Oval Office’s executive order could push up prescription drug prices
President Donald Trump rescinded a Biden administration order that aimed to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare and Medicaid enrollees, while also reversing efforts to make it easier to enroll in Medicaid or get insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
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U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awards $1 million in planning grants to 14 states
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has awarded $1 million in planning grants to 14 states as part of the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) Medicaid Demonstration Program, which aims to address the ongoing mental health and substance abuse crises nationwide.
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Keeping blood pressure under control is critical. There’s a new option for tough cases
The FDA has approved renal denervation as a treatment for high blood pressure, which has been shown to reduce blood pressure by 8 to 10 points in some patients, and is being offered by hospitals as they work out who are good candidates.
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New schizophrenia drug may have milder side effects
The FDA has approved the first new drug in decades to treat chronic schizophrenia, which is effective and has fewer side effects than existing treatments, and could be beneficial to the Black community, where the rate of schizophrenia diagnoses is estimated to be up to five times higher than in the White community.
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FDA updates the definition of ‘healthy’ foods
The FDA has finalized new standards for what food companies can label as “healthy,” requiring products to contain a certain amount of food from one or more food groups and limiting added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat.
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Here are the medical appointments you need to make in 2025
This year, individuals should schedule a variety of medical appointments, including a primary care visit, reproductive care screenings, dental visits, immunizations, and mental health screenings, to ensure optimal health and well-being.
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Joy Evans Therapeutic Center opens in Ward 7
The Joy Evans Therapeutic Recreation Center, a $40.4 million project, has opened in Ward 7 to provide Washingtonians with critical services that strengthen physical, cognitive and emotional wellness, and is named after a former resident of Forest Haven, a D.C. institution for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Surgeon General warns alcohol increases cancer risk, urges new warning labels
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory linking alcohol consumption to an increased risk of cancer, and is calling for updated warning labels on alcoholic beverages to inform consumers of the cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption.
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North Arundel County Deltas, Baltimore Washington Hospital Team to Combat Black Maternal Health Disparities
The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Hospital Center are hosting a program to empower women to address chronic health conditions before pregnancy and access available resources for postpartum care.
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PRESS ROOM: North Arundel County Deltas, Baltimore Washington Hospital team to combat Black maternal health disparities
The North Arundel County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is partnering with the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Hospital Center to host a program aimed at supporting Black Maternal Health, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Carmen Farrior.