HIV

Hopkins' global health grade: good, but not good enough

2013-05-21 09:40:00

Remember the last time you got a B in a class? Maybe a B was OK, a hard-earned accomplishment in a difficult, GPA-sinking course. Or perhaps a B just wasn't good enough — a subpar finish that left you mentally shaking a fist at other classmates....

Nearly $200,000 awarded for community strengthening efforts

2013-05-14 12:33:00

A group of black men with visions to improve Baltimore were awarded grants between $10,000 and $20,000 for youth job training, the development of a debate camp at Morgan State University and teaching former prisoners to urban farm. The grants,...

Anne Arundel County health briefs

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Rabies prevention The Department of Health offers information on how to prevent the spread of rabies and what to do in the event of exposure. Rabies is most often seen in raccoons, bats, foxes and skunks. Information: 410-222-7168 or visit aahealth.org....

University of Maryland School of Medicine aims to raise $500 million

2013-05-09 15:54:32

The University of Maryland School of Medicine announced this week a $500 million fundraising goal — the Baltimore institution's largest campaign ever. Donors already have given $339 million during the quiet phase of the campaign, dubbed...

Howard County health briefs

2013-05-10 00:00:00

Screenings The county Health Department's North Laurel Health Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, will offer walk-in HIV/AIDS testing services from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays and Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. by appointment: 410-313-0630. Also,...

Mocha Moms of Howard County a support group for stay-at-home mothers

2013-04-25 10:18:00

These groups meet regularly. ALS Resource support group — First Saturday, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Educational support for ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) patients, family members and friends. Owen Brown Interfaith Center, Conference Room 116B, 7246...

Food for reptiles, condoms among quirky city purchases

2013-04-23 08:25:00

Last year Baltimore City paid vendors more than $800 million, much of it for construction projects, gas and electricity, trash and recycling services, transportation and the like, according to monthly figures posted on a city website. But some purchases...

Frisky's and fire station will both have yard sales [Marriottsville/Sykesville/Woodstock]

2013-04-22 16:50:00

The upcoming weekend promises to be a big one for yard sale enthusiasts. Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, mark the final days of the annual month-long garage sale fundraiser at Frisky's Wildlife & Primate Sanctuary, at 10790 Old Frederick...

Crop Walk on May 5 part of fight against hunger [Lisbon/Woodbine]

2013-04-22 16:51:00

The Western Howard County Crop Walk will take place on May 5 at 2 p.m. at Larriland Farms. The event is to raise money for people around the world who are suffering from hunger. Money raised can provide a family with bee hives, training and equipment to...

Dr. Paul Lietman

2013-04-24 14:08:00

Dr. Paul S. Lietman, a retired Johns Hopkins professor of medicine, pharmacology, molecular sciences and pediatrics, died of congestive heart failure April 20 at his Ruxton home. He was 79. "He was a gifted educator and was beloved by generations of...

State Senate gives preliminary OK to medical marijuana bill

2013-04-05 18:39:00

The General Assembly is poised to pass legislation that would make Maryland the 19th state to legalize marijuana use for medical reasons — though how quickly the state's cancer patients and others might benefit remains in question. The state...

OTC home test kit for HIV should be more publicized, encouraged or subsidized

2013-04-03 06:45:00

It is hard to believe that the availability of an over-the-counter home test kit for HIV in local drug stores is not more publicized, encouraged or subsidized ("Congress must restore federal funding for needle exchange" Apr. 1). Realizing that HIV testing...

Travis Lamar Edwards, 23, of Belle Glade, is accused of impregnating a girl, 15, and giving her HIV.

2013-05-13 16:40:00

People with HIV/AIDS and their supporters rally at the State Capitol in Hartford Wednesday on AIDS Awareness Day. Michael Hawkins, of New Britain, recites a poem he wrote about his journey with HIV / AIDS.

2013-05-08 00:00:00

Kevin T. Miller

2013-05-05 00:00:00