April 18, 2024

Health Care Costs, Availability Topic of Meeting

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The Charles County Health Department in White Plains, MD, hosted a roundtable discussion on health care April 24, and it was attended by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.

US & Allies Warn China About South China Sea

US, France, Japan, and Britain navies plan a joint exercise as a “show of force” to tell China, the South China Sea is an international sea open to all commercial and military vessels.

How the Affordable Care Act is Working

The Affordable Care Act is reducing costs, insuring more Americans, and saving lives.

Pax River Tricare Center to Close

Tricare healthcare center to close in the spring due to cost cutting effort. Face-to-face services will be replaced by toll-free phone and online access.

Free Screenings at Cancer Awareness Day

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital hosting Cancer Awareness Day October 19. Free screenings, nutrition and prevention tips.

90 Percent of Health Care Decisions Made by Women

Congressman Steny Hoyer’s 11th Women Equality Luncheon focused on the Affordable Care Act as the start of enrollment approaches.

MedStar St. Mary’s Receives CareFirst Grant

$112,000 grant boosts Get Connected to Health program in Lexington Park.

Walden Celebrating 40 Years and Exciting Future

A partnership between Walden and MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital slated to bring integrated health care to Lexington Park.

New State Web Site Explains Health Care Law

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With the deadline for mandatory health care looming, the site aims to demystify the law for small businesses.

Health Care Scholarships

The St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation offers scholarships to health care students.