Affordable and Quality Medical & Dental Care in Maryland

AUDIO: Dr. Sonya Bruton, CEO & President
(Silver Spring, MD, Wednesday, December 23, 2020) – The COVID-19 pandemic continues to underscore the importance of Community Health Centers in keeping all in our communities safe.  CCI Health & Wellness Services has kept its...

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Servicios Médicos y Dentales de Calidad y Asequibles Para los Habitantes de Maryland

AUDIO: Marisol Murphy-Ballantyne, Vocera
(Silver Spring, MD, miércoles 23 de diciembre de 2020) – La pandemia de COVID-19 continúa resaltando la importancia de los Centros de salud comunitarios para mantener saludables a los miembros de la comunidad. CCI Health...

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Virginia Announces Increased DUI Enforcement as Part of 19th Annual Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign to Deter Drunk Driving During the Holiday Season

AUDIO: Governor Ralph Northam
(Falls Church, VA, Tuesday, December 22, 2020) – With the arrival of the holiday season, it is important to note that alcohol and driving can be a deadly combination. According to Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles data,...

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Day 1 Families Fund Is Working to Solve Family Homelessness

AUDIO: Gwen Jackson, Board Member, Families Together
(Seattle, WA, Friday, December 18, 2020) – 42 nonprofits across the U.S. are receiving the third annual Day 1 Families Fund grants, as part of a continuing commitment by the Day 1 Families Fund to...

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Coalition Urges Awareness of Acetaminophen Safety When Treating Cold and Flu Symptoms This Year

AUDIO: Dr. Jennifer Lind, Pharmacist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
(Atlanta, GA, Thursday, December 17, 2020) – Each year, millions of Americans use over-the-counter medicines to treat cold and flu symptoms. With the potential for flu season to happen on top of the ongoing COVID-19...

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New Report Shows Impact of COVID-19 on Families and Need for Immediate Policy Response

AUDIO: Lisa Hamilton, President and Chief Executive Officer, Annie E. Casey Foundation
(Baltimore, MD, Monday, December 14, 2020) – Data from the new 50-state report, Kids, Families and COVID-19: Pandemic Pain Points and the Urgent Need to Respond, show children and families are suffering from the unprecedented...

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Explaining the Effective Vaccine and Therapeutics Distribution Supply Chain During COVID-19

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VIDEO: Chip Davis, President & CEO, Healthcare Distribution Alliance

(Arlington, VA, Thursday, December 10, 2020) – Distributors are the backbone of the healthcare supply chain, connecting 180,000 healthcare providers and pharmacies with 1,400 drug manufacturers across the country. In collaboration with partners across the…

Public Health Officials: Post-Thanksgiving Spike in COVID-19 Cases Shows the Need for Continued Vigilance During the Upcoming Holidays

AUDIO: Brian C. Castrucci, DrPH, President and Chief Executive Officer of the de Beaumont Foundation, a founding partner of the Public Health Communications Collaborative
(Bethesda, MD, Thursday, December 10, 2020) – Despite extensive public warnings, clear signs of another dangerous spike in pandemic cases are emerging in the wake of Thanksgiving celebrations across the country. That’s why the Public...

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Managing Frequent Heartburn Symptoms During the Holidays

AUDIO: Dr. Susan Nguyen, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy
(Washington, D.C., Wednesday, December 9, 2020) – The holidays will look a little different this year. While we navigate how to celebrate safely with family and friends, one thing that will remain unchanged is the...

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