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Bill to protect mental health of frontline health care workers passes the Senate Bill to protect mental health of frontline health care workers passes the Senate 02/20/2022 07:40am • A bill designed to reduce and prevent suicide, burnout and mental health conditions among health care professionals has passed the U.S. Senate and is on its way to President Biden's desk for signing. The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, introduced by Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine in Data Doctors: Today's Inkjets vs. Laser Printers Data Doctors: Today's Inkjets vs. Laser Printers 02/18/2022 04:20pm • Q: I need to replace my old inkjet printer and can’t figure out if a Laser or inkjet makes more sense for me. I don’t really print much, so the cheaper the better. A: As with most technology decisions, your personal needs will determine what is the best choice, and with printers, there’s the Adventist adds vascular surgeon in ongoing expansion of services in Prince George’s Co. Adventist adds vascular surgeon in ongoing expansion of services in Prince George’s Co. 02/18/2022 02:19pm • This content is sponsored by Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center. Focused intently on keeping its promise to continue reducing local health care disparities in southern Prince George’s County leaders at Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center recently added another s Implantable heart plug reduces threat of stroke in people with irregular heartbeats Implantable heart plug reduces threat of stroke in people with irregular heartbeats 02/17/2022 05:48pm • There's a little pouch with no known purpose that protrudes off the top chamber of people's hearts that can increase risk of stroke among those with irregular heartbeats. But local doctors are addressing the situation with a permanent implant that plugs the pouch's hole. "Everyone has the pouch. Youngkin signs school mask-mandate ban into law Youngkin signs school mask-mandate ban into law 02/16/2022 04:24pm • Calling it "a win for all Virginians," Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday signed into law a long-promised ban on mask mandates in the commonwealth’s schools. The bill, SB739, allows parents to “elect for child to not wear a mask while on school property,” regardless of any COVID-19 protectio House Speaker Jones seeks constitutional amendment to strengthen abortion rights in Md. 02/14/2022 09:49pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones (D-Baltimore County) announced Monday that she is sponsoring legislation aimed at enshrining abortion access Virginia cardiologist: Using smartwatches and apps for a healthy heart Virginia cardiologist: Using smartwatches and apps for a healthy heart 02/14/2022 04:36am • Smartphone apps and wearable devices that monitor people's heart health are evolving at blinding speeds. A Northern Virginia cardiologist believes they're helpful tools more people should be using. They can, for example, measure heart rate, record an electrocardiogram and warn people if they're h UMBC recognized as one of the nation's top research institutions UMBC recognized as one of the nation's top research institutions 02/13/2022 03:20pm • The University of Maryland Baltimore County is now one the nation's top schools with a high rate of research activity. UMBC, known for elevating engineers and scientists of color, joins 146 other schools across America, including Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland-College Par Virginia to launch mobile COVID testing program after closing community testing sites 02/13/2022 04:20am • The Virginia Department of Health recently announced plans to close community coronavirus testing centers across the state, citing a steep decline in demand and the availability of PCR and rapid antigen tests in the private sector and through government programs. Community testing sites in Fairfa Police: Man shot 2 officers in Frederick Co.; charged with attempted murder Police: Man shot 2 officers in Frederick Co.; charged with attempted murder 02/12/2022 02:35am • The man who shot and wounded two police officers in Frederick County, Maryland, Friday afternoon has been identified and charged with attempted murder.  In a news release early Saturday morning, Maryland State Police said Dominique Lamarr Lewis, 25, of Hampton, Virginia, was charged with two cou Data Doctors: How to handle 'Unknown Accessory Near You' iPhone notifications Data Doctors: How to handle 'Unknown Accessory Near You' iPhone notifications 02/11/2022 04:46pm • Q: What do I do when my iPhone gives me the notification “Unknown Accessory Detected Near You” and it looks like something is following me around? A: This message is most likely being generated by the “Find My” app, which was initially designed to help users locate devices that they may h Live a heart-healthy life: What women need to know about heart disease Live a heart-healthy life: What women need to know about heart disease 02/10/2022 12:03pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Just as for men, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women in the U.S. But in many respects, understanding and maintaining heart health is completely different for women than for men. “Women’s hearts are different than men Md. political notes: Elrich’s endorsements and oldest candidate for gov. picks young running mate Md. political notes: Elrich’s endorsements and oldest candidate for gov. picks young running mate 02/10/2022 08:50am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. One of the keys to Montgomery County Executive Marc B. Elrich’s reelection prospects, in the view of some political analysts, is maintaini Doctors weigh in on the issue of lifting mask mandates Doctors weigh in on the issue of lifting mask mandates 02/08/2022 04:43pm • Federal guidance recommending masking in schools remains in place, but whether and when to lift COVID-19 masking requirements are issues individual states are exploring on their own terms. One medical expert believes the availability of hospital beds to accommodate COVID-19 patients should help c Montgomery Co. school board picks interim superintendent McKnight in unanimous decision Montgomery Co. school board picks interim superintendent McKnight in unanimous decision 02/08/2022 11:05am • Monifa McKnight was selected as the next superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools on Feb. 8, 2022. (Courtesy MCPS) The board of education in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Tuesday appointed interim superintendent Monifa McKnight to the permanent position. McKnight has led Maryland'
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