New Report Discusses the Future of Healthcare; Impacts of COVID-19 Also Addressed

AUDIO: Ronald T. Piervincenzi, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, United States Pharmacopeia
(Rockville, MD, Thursday, May 21, 2020) – In late 2019, US Pharmacopeia (USP) and the MIT Center for Collective Intelligence (CCI) engaged more than 100 global experts in science and medicine in a virtual exercise...

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Tips for Older Adults Isolating at Home or in Assisted Living Facilities

AUDIO: Marcie Fairbanks, Director of Family Services, Capital Caring Health
(Falls Church, V.A., Thursday, May 14, 2020) –  For many seniors, being home alone during the COVID-19 pandemic means being lonely, with stay-at-home requirements now entering their second month in the Washington, D.C./Maryland/Virginia area. Nearly...

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All Voting is Local’s Pennsylvania State Director Urges Pennsylvanians to Vote

AUDIO: Scott Seeborg, All Voting is Local's Pennsylvania State Director
(Harrisburg, PA, Tuesday, May 12, 2020) – Pennsylvania’s election has been rescheduled for June 2 after being rescheduled from March 28 over concerns about COVID-19. No changes to in-person voting has been announced yet. Meanwhile...

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American Institute for Cancer Research Explains the Benefits of Physical Activity During COVID-19

AUDIO: Deirdre McGinley-Gieser, Vice President for Programs, American Institute for Cancer Research
(Arlington, VA, Tuesday, April 14, 2020) – The coronavirus pandemic has created great uncertainty and with the closing of gyms, social distancing and with “stay-at-home” orders, being active and staying connected seems more difficult than...

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Maryland Safety Alert: Statewide Vehicle Safety Recalls Week March 2 To 6

AUDIO: Christine Nizer, Administrator of the MDOT MVA
(Glen Burnie, MD, Tuesday, March 3, 2020) – This March, the Maryland Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Administration (MDOT MVA) is partnering with Check to Protect for a statewide Vehicle Safety Recalls Week from March...

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Virginia Highway Safety Office Announces Increased DUI Enforcement As Part Of 18th Annual Checkpoint Strikeforce Campaign To Combat Drunk Driving During The Holiday Season

AUDIO: Marshall Herman, Chair of the Governor’s Executive Leadership Team on Highway Safety
(Falls Church, VA, Wednesday, December 18, 2019) – With the holiday season in full swing, it is important to note that alcohol and driving can be a deadly combination. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration,...

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Expert Discusses the Toll of Caregiving – November is National Family Caregivers Month

AUDIO: Carolyn Richar, Chief Mission Officer, Capital Caring Health
(Falls Church, VA. Wednesday, November 27, 2019) – According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 40 million Americans care for an ill or older family member. The value of the unpaid services they provide...

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Iraq Veteran Commits Life to Getting Vietnam Vets the Help They Need

AUDIO: Lt. Col. David Benhoff, Director of Veterans Health & Support Services, Capital Caring Health
(Falls Church, VA. Monday, November 11, 2019) – Ceremonies to honor veterans are important, but a retired Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan is making sure that older veterans in the mid-Atlantic region are...

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