Per the Maryland Department of Health: “The Maryland Department of Health today recognized Maternal Health Awareness Day with an announcement of nearly $278,500 in new grant money to expand CenteringPregnancy sites.
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Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ Public Health Services, in partnership with the Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence, will offer a free community-based Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) beginning Thursday, Feb. 22. The six-week program will be held virtually from 5:30-7:30 p.m. each Thursday. (more…)
Per the City of Rockville: “January is National Radon Action Month and a reminder of what you can do to protect your home and family.
Per the Virginia Department of Health: “The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) was notified of a confirmed case of measles in a person who traveled through Northern Virginia when returning from international travel.
Per the Maryland Department of Health: “The Maryland Department of Health today announced a free virtual Cottage Food Business workshop, to be held in partnership with the Southern Maryland Agricultural […]
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Per the Maryland Attorney General’s Office: “Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 12 Attorneys General in a letter encouraging the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) […]
Over $91 million of cannabis was sold in the state of Maryland during the month of December, according to the Maryland Cannabis Administration. These totals include both medical and recreational marijuana sales. In total, $761.3 million of cannabis was sold in the state in 2023. Recreational cannabis sales became legal in Maryland on July 1, 2023.
Per the Maryland Department of Health: “The Maryland Department of Health today announced the expansion of gender-affirming care in the Maryland Medicaid program, effective January 1. The Trans Health Equity Act requires Medicaid to cover additional gender-affirming care, ensuring equitable health care access for individuals who are transgender and gender diverse. (more…)
January is National Blood Donor Month and Dunkin’ has announced it is partnering with the American Red Cross to provide 20,000 coupons for (1) free Medium Hot or Iced Coffee and (1) free Egg & Cheese Wake-Up Wrap to blood donors in the region. (more…)