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This Falls Church health-tech startup has more than a new name. It just raised millions in new funding. 09/29/2022 12:47pm • A month after changing its name from CMT Solutions to careviso, the Falls Church health-tech company has raised $17.4 million in new funding and plans to use the proceeds to add new services and broaden physicians’ and health plans’ access to its tech platform. The company, which primarily pro The 'Hook' brings Blues Traveler back to Hollywood Casino in 'Run-Around' our area 09/29/2022 12:27pm • Hear our full conversation on my podcast “Beyond the Fame.” After earning a Grammy nomination this year for Best Traditional Blues Album, Blues Traveler rocks Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia on Oct. 7. "It's funny to be a band called Blues Traveler with a harmo Queen Elizabeth II's official cause of death revealed 09/29/2022 09:52am • ▶ Watch Video: The public bids final farewell to Queen Elizabeth II London — Queen Elizabeth II died of "old age," according to the death certificate for the late British monarch. An extract of the certificate was published by National Records Scotland on Thursday. It lists old a Ringleader of illegal Virginia opioid distribution network sentenced 09/29/2022 04:55am • A Virginia woman faces seven years in prison for her part in distributing high-dosage oxycodone pills that she got from a doctor. Candie Marie Calix, 40, of Front Royal, pleaded guilty in June to being the ringleader of a decadelong oxycodone distribution network. More Local News Mo Elena Delle Donne downplayed severity of 2019 WNBA Finals back injury to teammates 09/28/2022 04:46pm • Delle Donne downplayed severity of 2019 Finals injury to teammates originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonNo one denies the toughness of Elena Delle Donne after what she endured during the entirety of the 2019 season to win her maiden championship. Opening up on that "trauma" in a recent podcas Katie Couric says she has breast cancer 09/28/2022 09:00am • Katie Couric, former co-anchor of the Today Show, revealed on Wednesday that she has breast cancer, and urged other women to get annual mammograms. Couric, 65, wrote about her June 21 diagnosis on her Katie Couric Media website. Couric, an Arlington, Virginia native, found out about the cancer Prince George's Co. Council hears from candidates for Police Accountability Board 09/27/2022 09:28pm • The Prince George's County Council is working to fill five of the 11 spots on the county's new Police Accountability Board. On Tuesday, 17 candidates for those five spots spoke before the council to talk about why they would be good selections. Later this fall, the council will meet in execut 11 Questions Medical School Applicants Are Afraid to Ask 09/27/2022 08:00pm • College students planning to apply to medical school must consider several factors in selecting the schools to which they apply. Quality, cost, location and academic environment are some of the considerations. Medical school applicants want to make the best possible impression on admissions officers 9 Dividend Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever 09/26/2022 08:00pm • Long-term dividend stocks provide a measure of certainty for investors.If you've dared to peek at your investment accounts lately and then cringed at the results, you're not alone. It has been a brutal year on Wall Street, and almost every investor is feeling the pain. However, it's worth noting tha 4 reasons why hospice care is not what you think 09/26/2022 01:28pm • Most people who enter hospice care in the U.S. spend less than two weeks receiving that care — despite the fact that free, six-month hospice care is available. “Average hospice care is 10 to 14 days,” said Steve Cone, chief of communications, marketing and philanthropy at the nonprofit Capi Report: Md. children and youth continue to experience mental health challenges 09/26/2022 11:13am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Irene Diane is excited for her senior year at Bowie High School, serving as president of the school’s student government association and f Questions doctors wish their patients would ask 09/25/2022 04:00am • A curious patient is a healthy patient. When you go to the doctor it's typically for a specific problem, such as a cold, stomach pain or another issue that you want to get better. But it's also an opportunity to learn what's going on in your body, understand why you're receiving a specific treatm Data Doctors: Tips for buying car battery jumper packs 09/23/2022 05:36pm • Q: I’m looking for a portable battery that can double as a jumper for my car battery, but the range in price is so wide, I’m not sure what to get. Can you help? A: If you own a car with a combustion engine, it’s just a matter of time before you’ll be faced with a dead battery. Having jump Prostate cancer: How robotic surgery is improving outcomes, quality of life after treatment 09/23/2022 12:34pm • This content is sponsored by MedStar Washington Hospital Center. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men (after skin cancer), but it can often be treated successfully. It affects the prostate – a small walnut-shaped gland in males that produces seminal fluid. Technological advanc How to Become a Plastic Surgeon 09/22/2022 08:00pm • Plastic surgery is often associated with cosmetic procedures like nose jobs or liposuctions. And while these are an important aspect of what plastic surgeons do, they're not the only focus. These doctors also frequently correct congenital birth defects, such as cleft palates, and perform restorative