Benefits of a Low-Carb Diet, Including Ways To Reduce Risk of Complications From COVID-19

AUDIO: Dr. Arthur Agatston, World-renowned Cardiologist and Creator of the South Beach Diet
(Fort Washington, PA, Friday, January 29, 2021) – February is American Heart Month and world-renowned cardiologist Dr. Arthur Agatston discusses how much diet impacts heart health and the overall benefits of a low-carb diet. Dr....

Continue reading →

Bill and Melinda Gates Release 2021 Annual Letter: “The Year Global Health Went Local”

AUDIO: Bill Gates, Co-Chair, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
(Seattle, WA, Wednesday, January 27, 2021) – Today, Bill and Melinda Gates share their 2021 Annual Letter, “The Year Global Health Went Local.” In this year’s letter, Bill and Melinda reflect on the worldwide impact...

Continue reading →

The National Immigration Law Center & the Need for Successful Immigration Policy

AUDIO: Marielena Hincapié, Executive Director of the National Immigration Law Center
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, January 19, 2021) – It is essential President-elect Biden fulfills his promises to undo the last four years of immigration policy and do more than any administration to advance the protections and...

Continue reading →

Clean Energy & Transportation Moving to Electric-Powered Trucks and Buses

AUDIO: Jason Mathers, Director, Vehicles & Freight Strategy, Environmental Defense Fund
(New York, NY, Tuesday, January 19, 2021) – There’s been a lot of attention given to the effort to reduce pollution from cars, with many encouraging greater adoption of electric vehicles. And while that’s a...

Continue reading →

Friends Committee on National Legislation Message for New Congress and New Administration

Wednesday, January 13, 2021 Dear PSA Director, A new Congress and a new administration offer fresh opportunities to advance and lobby Congress for peace, justice, and the environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought new challenges...

Continue reading →

New Dietary Guidelines for Americans Ignore Critical Evidence on Alcohol and Cancer

AUDIO: Nigel Brockton, PhD, Vice President of Research, American Institute for Cancer Research
(Washington, D.C., Tuesday, January 12, 2021) – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. These Dietary...

Continue reading →

End of Year Fatality Report Details the Number of Law Enforcement Officers That Have Been Killed in the LOD

AUDIO: Marcia Ferranto, CEO, National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
(Washington, D.C., Monday, January 11, 2021) – The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund has released the “2020 Officer Fatality Report.” Following the release of the report, as part of the Destination Zero initiative, a...

Continue reading →

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...

Continue reading →

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...

Continue reading →