U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Plan B restrictions — better, but not best

2013-05-02 08:26:00

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...

Md. hospitals say rate vote means jobs cuts

2013-05-02 08:41:08

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...

Older Americans are front and center during May

2013-04-25 18:12:04

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...

Rate-setting commission recommends no increase in hospital charges

2013-04-25 18:49:30

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...

Reducing liquor outlets won't curb drinking

2013-04-18 12:00:00

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...

Clarksville Paralympian Tatyana McFadden wins Boston Marathon marred by explosions

2013-04-15 15:36:00

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...

HHS Warrior Pride marching band to play Cherry Blossom Parade

2013-04-11 05:36:00

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...

Health care reform is cutting costs, improving care

2013-03-20 15:27:27

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...

Five Harford high schools to graduate at new APGFCU Arena

2013-03-11 21:15:00

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...

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

2013-03-11 08:47:00

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...

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

2013-02-13 13:14:43

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...

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

2013-01-30 00:00:00

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...

Walt Benner, of Boca Raton, joins nearly 100 people gathered at Broward Boulevard and 3rd Street in Fort Lauderdale Friday to protest President Obama's health-care plan.

2012-03-23 00:00:00

Dan Whelan watched several dozen folks mingle in the mezzanine at the Modell Performing Arts Center at the Lyric for the Hometown Heroes VIP reception.

2012-03-13 00:00:00