African American female patient, wearing a face mask, discussing her hearing aid with her doctor. (By Andrey_Popov_Shutterstock) By Diane Bernard, Maryland News Connection ANNAPOLIS, Md. — About 48 million Americans have hearing loss, and many are struggling in the pandemic because of mask-wearing. Dr. Carrie Nieman, assistant professor for the Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public […]
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MD Grandfamilies face Tough decisions as schools reopen
More than 110-thousand Maryland children younger than 18 live with grandparents, according to the group grandfamilies-dot-org. Gboyinde Onijala, Montgomery schools spokeswoman, says about 50 percent of families polled in the county decided to keep their children home this spring, many because of elders at home. By Diane Bernard ANNAPOLIS, Md. — As Maryland’s largest school […]
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Keep up on kids’ dental health, despite pandemic
During Children’s Dental Health Month, dentists recommend families maintain good oral health routines, even if the pandemic is delaying trips to the dentist. (Adobe Stock) By Maryland News Connection ANNAPOLIS, Md. — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and dental-health experts are urging families not to skip kids’ routine dental visits despite disruptions during […]
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Kids’ Eye Health at Risk During Pandemic
African kid girl spending time with notebook and modern technology By Diane Bernard, Maryland News Connection ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Remote learning during the pandemic has meant excessive screen time for children, and a Maryland heath care group is raising awareness to prevent too much exposure to potentially damaging blue light. The light emitted from digital […]
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MD groups urge veto override for Women’s Pre-release program
(Photo/MD News Connection) By Diane Bernard, Maryland News Connection ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Justice Project and its partners are urging the General Assembly to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill to provide what they say is a desperately needed pre-release program to help women transition out of prison. Monica Cooper, the project’s executive director, […]