Newport Mill Middle School is one of three schools in Maryland to receive a $100,000 “Don’t Quit” grant from the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils. Maryland governor Larry Hogan was in attendance to cut the ribbon for the opening of the new fitness center.
Free screening serves as first step in fighting potentially deadly disease
Over 30 million adults in the United States have kidney disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation. For Hispanics, the risk is nearly double that of all other Americans. A free screening opportunity in Anne Arundel County last weekend helped with raising awareness and getting those who are at risk to take an important first step in dealing with a potentially deadly disease.
Free dental services provided to hundreds at weekend clinic
One in five Americans has unmet dental needs. This past weekend hundreds traveled to the University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center for the chance to receive dental care.
The Farm Women’s Market has more than eight decades of local tradition
It’s called The Farm Women’s Market and it was established by a group of women more than 80 years ago at a time the men had gone off to war. Today, that market continues to thrive and is open to all.
Battle over requiring helmets for female lacrosse players
Protective helmets are often required for bicyclists, bikers and some sports, like football. But when it comes to lacrosse young men and boys who play the sport are required to wear them but girls and women usually are not. And some suggest it may time to change those rules.
ACA supporters prepare for possible changes in Obamacare
With President Trump making it clear in his speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday that he still intends to make changes in the Affordable Care Act, health advocates are teaming up with some Annapolis lawmakers to provide protection for Maryland residents should that happen.
MD Congressional Delegation discusses repealing Obamacare
The battle between President Trump and supporters of the Affordable Care is just heating up. The democratic members of Maryland’s Congressional delegation say repealing Obamacare could be devastating for more than half-a-million Marylanders.
BREATHING EASY: How Baltimore is coping with Its asthma problem
BALTIMORE, Md.–Baltimore City residents have asthma at twice the national rate. The city’s Health Department is trying to do something about it.
Health groups, school children ask Hogan for more tobacco control funding
BALTIMORE – Several health groups, Senator Nathaniel McFadden and students on the City Springs debate team gathered to plead with Governor Hogan for more funding for Maryland’s tobacco control program.