False Sense of Security Provided by Popular Wearable Health Tech

AUDIO: Dr. Marcus Schabacker, President and CEO, ECRI
(Plymouth Meeting, PA, Thursday, February 18, 2021) – Popular medical devices worn by consumers that claim to measure heartrate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, sleep, and other important indicators of health may not be accurate or...

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February Is American Heart Month: COVID-19 and Heart Disease

AUDIO: Dr. David Goff, Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Sciences of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
(Bethesda, MD, Tuesday, February 9, 2021) – This February, as we highlight American Heart Month in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance and urgency of protecting our hearts and improving our cardiovascular health...

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American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Announces the Cancer Advance of the Year

AUDIO: Dr. Lori Pierce, President, ASCO
(Alexandria, VA, Tuesday, February 2, 2021) – The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is releasing its annual report on progress against cancer, Clinical Cancer Advances 2021, on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, in advance of...

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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....

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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...

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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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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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Time Is Running Out if You Want to Change Your Current Health Plan or Find a New One During the HealthCare.gov Open Enrollment

AUDIO: Darryl Means, Regional Administrator at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
(Baltimore, MD, Friday, December 11, 2020) – Time is running out if you want to change your current health plan or find a new one during health care dot gov’s open enrollment. Darryl Means, Regional...

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