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How 'patient advocates' help families navigate health care, billing 07/27/2020 05:40pm • Dealing with the health care system — including bills that insurance might not cover — can be confusing. But patient advocates can help in several areas, according to Washington Consumers’ Checkbook. "Some specialize in billing disputes or in really large hospital charges to help you make t Baltimore doctor who worked pandemic 'front lines' dies of COVID-19 07/27/2020 01:12pm • The head of a Baltimore hospital's critical care unit, who "selflessly continued his work on the front lines" as the coronavirus pandemic swept through region, has died after contracting the virus. Dr. Joseph Costa, the chief of the critical care unit at Mercy Medical Hospital in downtown Baltimo Olympic gymnast Dominique Dawes opens Montgomery Co. academy focused on 'healthy' culture 07/26/2020 05:31pm • A local Olympian is passing on her skills and hoping to create a safe and healthy place for young gymnasts as she opens her new academy in Montgomery County, Maryland. "When the unhealthy culture in the sport of gymnastics really became exposed during the Rio Olympic games, that's when I really o Washington's Smith must pass physical before being cleared 07/24/2020 09:03pm • Alex Smith could move one step closer to returning to the football field after a gruesome injury. The Washington quarterback needs to pass his physical with a team doctor Monday before being cleared for football activities, a team spokesman said. ESPN had reported Smith was already cleared after Data Doctors: Switching to Gmail? Tips and tricks for getting acclimated 07/24/2020 04:20am • Q: I’ve been a long time Outlook user and new to Gmail, so any tips for getting acclimated would be appreciated. A: Change is hard, especially when it comes to our computers, but there are so many advantages to using Gmail over a traditional email program that the learning curve will be worth t VIDEO: Watch Fauci throw out 1st pitch at Nats game 07/23/2020 07:36pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: '3da180c4-fe90-433c-b4d6-7935ac077d72' }).render("832615361524c502");}); Dr. Anthony Fauci is many things, most Baseball movie roster for Opening Day 07/23/2020 12:47am • After months without sports during the pandemic, our national pastime is finally back. Thursday is Opening Day for Major League Baseball, as the Washington Nationals host the New York Yankees before the Baltimore Orioles visit the Boston Red Sox on Friday. To celebrate baseball's retur Twitter takes down 7,000 accounts linked to QAnon 07/21/2020 08:38pm • Twitter has removed thousands of accounts linked to QAnon, a group known for spreading conspiracy theories and disinformation online. "We've been clear that we will take strong enforcement action on behavior that has the potential to lead to offline harm," Twitter's safe As COVID-19 numbers climb, Anne Arundel officials eye reinstating restrictions 07/21/2020 02:18pm • Citing a rise in all metrics related to the coronavirus pandemic, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, officials said in a briefing Tuesday that they’re looking at reinstating some of the closures and restrictions that have recently been lifted. “Our coronavirus numbers are up,” County Executive What are the health benefits of turmeric? 07/20/2020 12:00am • If you're looking to eat your way to better health, don't forget the spice cabinet. In particular, one vibrant yellow-orange spice called turmeric has garnered headlines for its apparent ability to supply a range of health benefits. "Turmeric is a popular spice, sometimes known as the 'golden spi Data Doctors: Should you get Windows 10 Pro for your small business? 07/17/2020 01:00pm • FILE - In this April 29, 2015, file photo, a Dell laptop computer running Windows 10 is on display at the Microsoft Build conference in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) Q: I’m buying a new computer for my small business. Should I be considering Windows 10 Pro or is the regular Windows U.Va. to require negative COVID-19 test for returning students 07/17/2020 05:00am • Students returning to the University of Virginia for the fall semester will be required to take a mandatory coronavirus test before they are allowed back, the university said Thursday. A free test kit will be provided to students and they will be asked to self-administer the test about a week bef Psychiatrist offers tips for navigating pandemic anxiety, reminding others to wear a mask 07/16/2020 08:33pm • In the midst of the pandemic, many people are developing patterns of unhealthy behavior, such as turning to substances like alcohol to cope, while others are rebelling and bucking recommended health precautions. A local psychiatrist said there are alternatives to explore in confronting both issue Prince George's Co. schools CEO details grading, communication plans for school year 07/15/2020 11:50pm • Families with children in Prince George's County, Maryland, public schools received answers to their questions last night about the school system turning entirely to online learning for the first half of the upcoming school year. Nearly 14,000 Prince George's County residents dialed into a Wednes Delle Donne hurt that request denied by panel of doctors 07/15/2020 04:03pm • NEW YORK (AP) — WNBA MVP Elena Delle Donne was shocked and hurt when her request to be medically excused for the season was denied by an independent medical panel. Having battled Lyme disease for more than a decade and now taking 64 pills a day, she thought she was definitely going to be consid