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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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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