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City of Rockville Offers Tips to Reduce Your Radon Risk

Published January 15, 2024 at 6:41PM

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.

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Health Officials Warn of Possible Measles Exposure Earlier This Month at Dulles and Reagan Airports

By Patrick Herron

Published January 15, 2024 at 10:05AM

Courtesy Google Maps

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.

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Maryland Department of Health Announces Free Virtual Cottage Foods Business Workshop

By Patrick Herron

Published January 14, 2024 at 8:34PM

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 […]

Maryland Attorney General Brown Urges DEA to Reschedule Cannabis to Schedule III

By Patrick Herron

Published January 13, 2024 at 6:49PM

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) […]

Governor Wes Moore Announces $2.8 Million in Grants to Enhance Efforts to Address Maryland’s Nursing Shortage

By Patrick Herron

Published January 11, 2024 at 6:00PM

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Maryland Cannabis Sales Surpass $91 Million in December; $796.3 Million Total in 2023

By Patrick Herron

Published January 9, 2024 at 5:15PM

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.

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Maryland Expands Gender-Affirming Care Medicaid Benefits

By Patrick Herron

Published January 8, 2024 at 12:31PM

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…)

Dunkin’ is Giving Away Free Coffee and Breakfast Wraps to Blood Donors

By Patrick Herron

Published January 4, 2024 at 12:16PM

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…)

Governor Wes Moore Signs Executive Order Establishing Longevity Ready Maryland Initiative

By Patrick Herron

Published January 4, 2024 at 8:33AM

Courtesy governor.maryland.gov

Per the State of Maryland (1.3.24): “Governor Wes Moore today signed an executive order establishing the Longevity Ready Maryland Initiative, directing the Maryland Department of Aging to prioritize the well-being of older people, people living with disabilities, and caregivers across all of state government, proactively addressing the needs arising from a growing older adult population.

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