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Johns Hopkins Study Points to Medical Errors as America’s Third …

WEBAccording to the study’s findings, medical errors claim over 250,000 American lives annually. This staggering number places it just behind heart disease and …

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The ‘Wright’ Medicine for Treating Diabetes and other Diseases

WEBBaltimore native Dr. Letitia J. Wright has made it her “practice” to treat people with diabetes, COPD, and other diseases. The Seton Keough High School graduate’s …

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Part II Basics You Should Know About Diabetes, Prevention

WEBSharon Baucom-Myers, MD works as a Physician ll for Baltimore County Department of Health within the Bureau of Community Health and Chronic Disease …

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Social Media and Child Mental Health

WEBA 2019 article in the journal, JAMA Psychiatry, found that children ages 12-15 who spent more than three hours per day on social media, faced double the risk of …

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App Helps Connect Young People to Mental Health Support, …

WEBThe Prosper app, a tool that aims to improve connecting youth with mental health support, while providing self-care tools, is a timely response. Pew Research …

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Breaking Literacy Barriers to Wellness: Why Reading Food Labels is …

WEBThe COVID virus responsible for sickening and killing millions is fast fading from the public’s attention. However, recent studies indicate illiteracy rates that declined …

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Mental Health and Care of Black Patients Merge in New Book …

WEBCrownsville Hospital, which was once known as the “Hospital for the Negro Insane of Maryland,” consists of more than abandoned buildings, weathered tombstones …

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Demystifying Health Coverage Health Expert Will

WEBWhile running her business full-time, Brooks provides streamlined information in the continuum of healthcare to address healthcare needs. Her experience includes …

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New Organ Donation Law in Maryland Will Begin in July, Improves …

WEBLisa Spicknall, Donate Life Maryland’s (DLM’s) Executive Director, said that a new organ donation law goes into effect on July 1, 2022, per Maryland House Bill …

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Innovative Health Conference to be Held Online

WEBThe 10 th Annual Healthy Churches 2030 Conference, a four-day, virtual event held from November 13-16, 2023 and presented by The Balm In Gilead, Inc., will …

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It’s All About the Children

WEBIt’s All About the Children. by Submitted to the Baltimore Times May 18, 2023. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time where we not only raise …

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Rising Concerns as Cannabis Use Disorder Increases Among …

WEBA recent review article published in the New England Journal of Medicine by the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) has shed light on the …

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Protecting Your Home from Medicaid Estate Recovery

WEBIf you are facing Medicaid estate recovery or want to draft a life estate deed to safely pass your home on to your loved ones, you can contact Maryland Volunteer …

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Santé: Giving Back for Kidney Disease Fundraiser Returns to …

WEBGoodman and other supporters will raise awareness and funds for people affected by kidney disease at Baltimore’s premier food and beverage event that will be …

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Baltimore County Council Unanimously Confirms Re-appointment …

WEBBaltimore County, MD – Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski re-nominated Gregory Wm. Branch, M.D., MBA, CPE, FACP as County Health Officer and …

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Why African American Men Must Make Health a Priority

WEBObesity can be associated with heart disease, diabetes and even some cancers. In African American men, prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer. It …

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Insight About Suicide Prevention Month, Youth Trends

WEBA: According to the CDC, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the World Health Organization, the number of people who have died by suicide has …

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Dr. Mark T. Gladwin Leads Global Charge Against Sickle Cell Disease

WEBThe University of Maryland School of Medicine is leading a groundbreaking initiative to improve treatment for Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Dr. Mark T. Gladwin is …

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Not Separate, But Still Unequal: Black Maternal Care

WEBThe Black Mamas Matters Alliance has designated April 11 to 17, 2023 Black Maternal Health Week. Their awareness campaign is an excellent time to take a closer …

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