WASHINGTON – Maryland was among the worst states in the nation for low birth-weight and premature births in 1999, capping a decade in which its standing against other states steadily fell
Advocates Welcome Bush’s Health Care Prescription, Doubt It Will Be Filled
WASHINGTON- Maryland health advocates fear President Bush’s State of the Union promise for improved health care, including prescription drug coverage for senior citizens and tax credits for the uninsured, will be an empty one
Shriver, Van Hollen Continue to Raise Federal Campaign Funds During Session
WASHINGTON – Two Democratic legislators will continue raising money during the 90-day General Assembly for their planned federal campaigns against Rep
Maryland Congressmen Visit Guantanamo Bay, Say Detainees Are Treated Well
WASHINGTON – Maryland lawmakers returned from a Friday trip to Guantanamo Bay convinced that Taliban and al-Qaeda detainees are being held under good conditions — often better than the U
State Health Officials Put Price Tag for Terror Preparedness at $1.1 Billion
WASHINGTON – Maryland’s health secretary said Thursday that state and local health departments nationwide need at least $1
Appeals Court Orders Review of $5 Million Penalty in Currency-Trading Scam
WASHINGTON – A federal appeals court has ordered a district court to reconsider whether a former employee of a foreign currency trading scam in Bethesda must pay $5
Advocates Say Drug Discount for Seniors Not Perfect, But Better Than Nothing
WASHINGTON- Maryland activists for the elderly welcome Pfizer’s new prescription drug card for low-income senior citizens, but say it will only help a fraction of those who need pharmacy coverage
With Peak Flu Season Looming, Health Officials Urging Vaccinations
WASHINGTON – Most mass immunization drives have ended, but Maryland health officials are urging people to seek out flu vaccine from their doctors or elsewhere as peak flu season approaches