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md behavioral health center erasing stigma black history month

WEB64°. Local therapists say more resources are needed to support mental health in the Black community. Watch on. A behavioral health center in Prince George's …

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Bowser announces 'Strong Families, Strong Future DC' program

WEBOur new $1.5 million direct cash transfer pilot program, Strong Families, Strong Future DC will provide $900 per month for one year to 132 new and expectant …

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Open enrollment for DC’s health insurance marketplace is ending

WEBPublished: 5:44 PM EST January 28, 2024. Updated: 5:18 AM EST January 29, 2024. WASHINGTON — The clock is ticking toward an important healthcare …

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Americans without insurance can get COVID booster for free

WEBThe CDC's Bridge Access Programwill help provide COVID-19 vaccines for the 25-30 million adults without insurance for a limited time only. Officials say local …

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Whitman-Walker clinic opens new facility at St. Elizabeth's in SE

WEBThe new clinic at 1201 Sycamore Drive, SE opened its doors just about a month ago and doctors are already seeing an increase in new patients. The Max …

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Black Maternal Health Week kicks off in Virginia wusa9.com

WEBRICHMOND, Va. — Virginia will observe its first Black Maternal Health Weekfrom April 11-17. The initiative aims to shed light on the significant disparity for …

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Verify: Affect of COVID-19 test, diagnosis on healthcare premiums

WEBThe Verify team looked into a claim about health care premiums, the amount you pay your health insurance each month, being affected by COVID-19 test results. …

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Yes, WHO skipped 'Nu,' 'Xi,' when naming Omicron COVID-19 …

WEBThe WHO explained they skipped 'Nu,' to avoid confusion, and 'Xi' to avoid offending people. WASHINGTON — The World Health Organization (WHO) announced …

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Gov. Hogan announces $216 million funding for cancer research

WEBUpdated: 4:05 PM EDT April 6, 2022. MARYLAND, USA — Gov. Larry Hogan announced that the state is investing $216 million into researching cancer cures and treatments as …

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Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Health at St. Elizabeths

WEBCity and health officials broke ground on the new Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, GW Health at St. Elizabeths East in Ward 8 --- The first hospital built in …

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Virginia school district works to close major budget gap wusa9.com

WEBSPOTSYLVANIA, Va. — The Spotsylvania County School Board will meet Thursday to approve the 2025 fiscal budget for the school system. The board faces …

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Missing endangered man from Prince William County wusa9.com

WEBGonzalez resides along James Madison Highway in Prince William County. He is described as a 20-year-old white man, weighing 180 pounds, 5-foot-10, with brown …

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What was OJ Simpson's cause of death

WEBLaVergne acknowledged that Simpson died without paying the families of Simpson’s slain ex-wife and Goldman the bulk of a $33.5 million judgment they were …

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Doula services, free rides coming for expectant mothers in DC

WEBThe Committee on Health included the Maternal Health Resources and Access Act in the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget. This means $480,000 will fund D.C. …

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A 911 center for first responders in crisis offers rehab services

WEBMore mental health therapists to respond to certain calls alongside Prince William County officers. Watch on. Suicide, mental health, and addiction issues are …

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VERIFY: Is this $5-filled survey from the U.S. Census Bureau legit

WEBANSWER: Yes, the survey is legit. It is sent via the Census Bureau and administered by the Maternal and Child Health Bureau, part of the Health Resources & …

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Future of abortion in Virginia after Roe v. Wade wusa9.com

WEBFALLS CHURCH, Va. — The Supreme Court’s overturn of the landmark abortion-rights case,Roe vs. Wade, has some people questioning the future of abortion …

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Providence Hospital closes after 158 years 'I think it will put a lot

WEBProvidence is re-investing and redeploying its resources from hospital-based care to primary, and community-based services with a continued commitment to the …

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Hyattsville gym opens second women-only safe haven

WEBUpdated:12:37 PM EDT March 21, 2024. HYATTSVILLE, Md. — In honor of Women’s History Month, we want to highlight one of the only gyms in Prince George’s County – …

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DC now requiring infertility, IVF treatment coverage wusa9.com

WEBNow, Congress and the mayor have signed off as well. Bill 25-34will require individual health plans, group plans, or health insurers offering coverage through …

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High levels of Harmful Algae Blooms detected Maryland reservoir

WEBThe reservoir is located along the Patuxent River in Montgomery and Howard counties, and serves as a drinking water source for WSSC Water. While HABs can have …

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Giant Food MD coronavirus: Employee in Largo dies from COVID …

WEBLARGO, Md. — A Giant grocery store employee in Largo, died after being diagnosed with coronavirus, company officials announced Sunday. The employee who …

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