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    May 2, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Plan B restrictions — better, but not best

    In the United States of 2013, any youngster can walk into a store and buy a bottle of aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen or some other pain reliever without showing any identification, parental consent or a doctor's order. They don't have to be 15 or 17 or even old enough to know how to make exact change if the cashier will help them out.
    In the United States of 2013, any youngster can walk into a store and buy a bottle of aspirin, acetaminophen, ibuprofen or some other pain reliever without showing any identification, parental consent or a doctor's order. They don't have to be 15 or 17 or...

    Tags: Over-the-Counter Medicines, Acetaminophen (drug), Family Planning, Health Treatments, Sexually Transmitted Diseases

    2. May 2, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Md. hospitals say rate vote means jobs cuts

    Maryland hospitals said they will need to cut jobs and patient services after a state panel voted Wednesday to keep hospital rates flat, despite a 2 percent cut in Medicare payments required by federal sequestration.
    Maryland hospitals said they will need to cut jobs and patient services after a state panel voted Wednesday to keep hospital rates flat, despite a 2 percent cut in Medicare payments required by federal sequestration. "There are significant job cuts...

    Tags: Corporate Officers, Finance, Health Insurance, Hospitals and Clinics, Insurance

    3. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Older Americans are front and center during May

    May is Older Americans Month! The Administration for Community Living and the Administration on Aging, which come under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, continue this great tradition and their commitment to recognizing the valuable...

    Tags: Social Media, Howard Community College, Laws, Justice System, Howard County

    4. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Rate-setting commission recommends no increase in hospital charges

    The state's hospitals would absorb all of the 2 percent Medicare cuts required by federal sequestration under a proposal released Thursday by the state panel that sets hospital rates.
    The state's hospitals would absorb all of the 2 percent Medicare cuts required by federal sequestration under a proposal released Thursday by the state panel that sets hospital rates. The recommendation by the staff of the Health Services Cost Review...

    Tags: Medical Procedures and Tests, Hospitals and Clinics, Insurance, Finance, Medicare

    5. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Reducing liquor outlets won't curb drinking

    Using zoning laws to limit alcohol outlet density won't stop the heaviest drinkers from consuming alcoholic beverages ("Government should use zoning to limit liquor stores, Hopkins researchers say," April 11). Such a solution oversimplifies the problem of alcohol abuse.
    Using zoning laws to limit alcohol outlet density won't stop the heaviest drinkers from consuming alcoholic beverages ("Government should use zoning to limit liquor stores, Hopkins researchers say," April 11). Such a solution oversimplifies the problem of...

    Tags: Alcohol Addiction, Substance Abuse

    6. Apr 15, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Clarksville Paralympian Tatyana McFadden wins Boston Marathon marred by explosions

    Clarksville resident Tatyana McFadden won the women's wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon on Monday, hours before <a href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/sns-explosions-reported-at-boston-marathon-site,0,6809346.story" target="_blank">the race was marred by deadly explosions</a> near the finish line.
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    Clarksville resident Tatyana McFadden won the women's wheelchair division of the Boston Marathon on Monday, hours before the race was marred by deadly explosions near the finish line. Though McFadden added to her resume as one of the elite Paralympic...

    Tags: Paralympic Games, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Chicago Marathon, Winter Paralympic Games, Awards and Prizes

    7. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. HHS Warrior Pride marching band to play Cherry Blossom Parade

    The Havre de Grace High School Warrior Pride Marching Band was chosen to perform in the prestigious Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, D.C., Saturday, April 13.
    The Havre de Grace High School Warrior Pride Marching Band was chosen to perform in the prestigious Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, D.C., Saturday, April 13. The marching band auditioned for the parade for the first time and was selected to be a...

    Tags: Washington, DC, Festive Events, Havre de Grace, Amusement and Theme Parks, Veterans Day

    8. Mar 20, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Health care reform is cutting costs, improving care

    This week marks the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. For Marylanders, that means a health care system that is stronger than it was three years ago, and a future that looks even brighter.
    This week marks the third anniversary of the Affordable Care Act. For Marylanders, that means a health care system that is stronger than it was three years ago, and a future that looks even brighter. Marylanders who have health insurance now have more...

    Tags: Business, Flu, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance, Healthcare Laws

    9. Mar 11, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Five Harford high schools to graduate at new APGFCU Arena

    Harford Community College's new APGFCU Arena is quickly becoming the venue of choice for many longtime community events, including high school graduations.
    Harford Community College's new APGFCU Arena is quickly becoming the venue of choice for many longtime community events, including high school graduations. This June, five of the county's 10 public high schools plan to hold their commencement...

    Tags: Harford Community College, Bel Air (Harford, Maryland), Aberdeen, John Archer, Schools

    10. Mar 11, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Havre de Grace High robotics team is 14th in state tourney

    At the recent Maryland state championship for the FTC class of FIRST Robotics, the Havre de Grace High School Spears and Gears team placed 14th among 32 teams entered in the competition held at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel.
    At the recent Maryland state championship for the FTC class of FIRST Robotics, the Havre de Grace High School Spears and Gears team placed 14th among 32 teams entered in the competition held at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel. The...

    Tags: Havre de Grace, Technology, Engineering, Schools, Science

    11. Feb 13, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Tiny robots take over Havre de Grace High for technical challenge tourney

    Havre de Grace High School was taken over by tiny robots Saturday, Feb. 9, as 13 teams from schools and scout troops around the region participated in a daylong Maryland FIRST Tech Challenge qualification tournament. Saturday's tournament, a qualifier...

    Tags: Johns Hopkins University, Harford County, Havre de Grace, Chesapeake City, United States Naval Academy

    12. Jan 30, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  12. Lots to celebrate in February – groundhogs, freedom African American history

    What? It is already February, dear readers? February introduces African-American History (Black History) month. February first is National Freedom Day. Happy Groundhog Day on February 2. At 7:30 a.m. Punxsatawney Phil will emerge from a simulated...

    Tags: Festive Events, Babe Ruth, Dentistry and Dental Health, Havre de Grace, United States Naval Academy

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