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Feb 20, 2024

Maryland To Distribute $111 Million In Behavioral Health Care Grants

The money will support health care for families and their children as part of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education reform plan.

Jan 29, 2024

Maryland Again Weighs Allowing Undocumented Residents Access To Health Insurance Marketplace

Some lawmakers are renewing an effort to allow Maryland’s undocumented population to buy health insurance through the state’s insurance marketplace.

Dec 26, 2023

Virginia Could Lose Half Of Its Community Health Workers By July 1

Public records show the front-line workers face a perilous funding cliff. Northern Virginia could lose at least eight.

Dec 22, 2023

‘It’s Like Trying To Run A Clinic On A Foundation Of Quicksand,’ Maryland Abortion Provider Says

Morgan Nuzzo started Partners in Abortion Care about a year ago with Dr. Diane Horvath. She says people don’t have the access that they need.

Nov 13, 2023

Mayor Bowser Declares Public Emergencies Over Youth Violence, Opioids

The orders would increase opioid overdose data-sharing, and create more placements for children in custody of the city’s juvenile justice agency.

Nov 07, 2023

D.C. Council Repeals COVID Vaccine Mandate For Public School Students

Councilmembers say they still encourage students to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Oct 30, 2023

D.C.’s First 24/7 Sobering Center Opens This Week

The facility, also called a stabilization center, is near Union Station and designed to be an alternative to the emergency room for people undergoing a substance use crisis.

Oct 26, 2023

Medical Providers At Unity Health Care, D.C.’s Largest Community Health Center, Vote To Unionize

Health care providers say they’re struggling with burnout, high turnover rates, and not having enough time to provide quality patient care.

Sep 20, 2023

Maryland Creates $120 Million Grant Fund To Support School Mental Health Services

Lawmakers and health officials want to offer grant opportunities for schools to address the mental health crisis among students.

Aug 28, 2023

Free Dental Care Showing Positive Results For Seniors In D.C. And Montgomery County

In nine months, this pilot program served more than 3,000 low-income seniors. It will operate for a total of five years.

 
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