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    Jun 14, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Dr. Henry V. "Harry" Chase

    Dr. Henry V. "Harry" Chase, a retired internist who served in the Navy<b> </b>during World War II and the Korean War, died June 9 of complications from Alzheimer's disease at Somerford Place, a Frederick assisted-living facility. He was 90.
    Dr. Henry V. "Harry" Chase, a retired internist who served in the Navy during World War II and the Korean War, died June 9 of complications from Alzheimer's disease at Somerford Place, a Frederick assisted-living facility. He was 90. The son of Harry...

    Tags: National Institutes of Health, University of Maryland, College Park, Histoplasmosis , Korean War (1950-1953), Ellicott City

    2. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  2. Responses discussed, as Edgewood sees another spike in violent crime

    With a stabbing and three shootings in parts of Edgewood in less than a month, a top Harford County Sheriff's Office official told members of the Edgewood Community Council Wednesday that deputies are working hard to address the issue of more violent...

    Tags: Periodicals, Interior Policy, Labor Legislation, Bel Air (Harford, Maryland), Laws

    3. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Bereaved Parents meets third Wednesdays

    These groups meet regularly. Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group — Third Wednesday, 5:30 p.m., at Lighthouse Senior Living at Ellicott City, 3100 N. Ridge Road, Ellicott City. 410-465-2288. Bereaved Parents, USA — Third Wednesday, 8 p.m....

    Tags: Ellicott City, Mental Illness, Breast Cancer, Minority Groups, Pain

    4. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Wife of former Capitals, Wizards owner donates $10 million to Hopkins for heart research

    Irene Pollin, the wife of former Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Abe Pollin, has given $10 million to Johns Hopkins' Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease. Her donation establishes the Kenneth Jay Pollin Professorship in Cardiology and will enable the school to embark on new research projects, the university announced Thursday.
    Irene Pollin, the wife of former Washington Capitals and Wizards owner Abe Pollin, has given $10 million to Johns Hopkins' Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease. Her donation establishes the Kenneth Jay Pollin Professorship in Cardiology...

    Tags: Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Medical Research, Cardiologists

    5. Jun 14, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Howard County health briefs

    Look good, feel better This free program teaches beauty techniques to women with cancer to help them combat appearance-related side effects of treatment. Participants receive cosmetics donated by major manufacturers as well as instruction and suggestions...

    Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Breast Cancer, Ellicott City, Parkinson's Disease, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

    6. Jun 13, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Ban on patenting DNA cheers researchers

    Researchers hailed the Supreme Court ruling Wednesday that bans the patenting of human DNA, saying it would expand access to genetic testing for disease at lower cost to patients.
    Researchers hailed the Supreme Court ruling Wednesday that bans the patenting of human DNA, saying it would expand access to genetic testing for disease at lower cost to patients. In a unanimous decision, the justices said Myriad Genetics did not have...

    Tags: Angelina Jolie, Myriad Genetics Incorporated, Clarence Thomas, National Institutes of Health, Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development

    7. Jun 10, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Time to dial up some healthy skepticism

    The U.S. government is trying "to create a database of every [phone] call ever made."
    The U.S. government is trying "to create a database of every [phone] call ever made." That's how one informed person described the National Security Agency's effort to USA Today. That newspaper also confirmed that not only is the government collecting...

    Tags: USA Today, Barack Obama, Disease Prevention, Espionage Act of 1917, Vaccines

    8. May 29, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  8. Howard senior graduates with near-perfect attendance despite medical challenges

    The last time Kaeleigh Green was absent from school was in kindergarten &mdash; she and her family took a trip to Disney World and she missed two days.
    The last time Kaeleigh Green was absent from school was in kindergarten — she and her family took a trip to Disney World and she missed two days. A lot has happened since then: Green went from Elkridge Elementary School to Elkridge Landing...

    Tags: Symptoms, Crohn's Disease, Amusement and Theme Parks, Lyme Disease, Graduation

    9. May 30, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Scrabble at the Bain Center

    Activity Pals For single seniors. Get together with others to attend events, shop, go sightseeing, dine out and more. 301-596-6385. The Bain Center 5470 Ruth Keeton Way, Columbia. 410-313-7213. •Acting Up! Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. A theater...

    Tags: Clubs and Associations, Wii, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (movie), Being Flynn (movie), Ellicott City

    10. May 31, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Rabid bat found in Annapolis apartment

    A rabid bat was found inside an Annapolis apartment this week, triggering a health alert from the Anne Arundel County health department.
    A rabid bat was found inside an Annapolis apartment this week, triggering a health alert from the Anne Arundel County health department. The bat, which tested positive for the deadly disease, was found Thursday in Woodside Garden Apartments in the 700...

    Tags: Rabies, Annapolis

    11. Jun 7, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Anne Arundel County health briefs

    Summer health, safety tips The Department of Health offers sun and water safety tips, Lyme disease information for prevention and detection, as well as food safety recommendations designed to reduce the risk of food-borne illnesses at picnics,...

    Tags: Health and Safety at School, Nutrition, Weight Loss, Afghanistan, Bipolar Disorder

    12. Jun 6, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Mays Chapel nurse to join longtime patient for Rappel for Kidney Health fundraiser

    During her first attempt at rappelling down the 28-story face of the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel last summer, Mays Chapel resident Barbara Case understandably focused on making it down safely.
    During her first attempt at rappelling down the 28-story face of the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel last summer, Mays Chapel resident Barbara Case understandably focused on making it down safely. Now, with last year's experience as reassurance...

    Tags: Baltimore Hotels, Health and Medical Professionals, Amusement and Theme Parks, Kidney Disease

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