Just in time for National Minority Health Month, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers are reporting “promising strategies” for reducing racial and ethnic health disparities in several areas. Evidence-based interventions at the local and national levels that address disparate behaviors, access to healthcare, and the social determinants of health are showing favorable signs toward […]
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Prince George’s Hospital Center Chief, Dimensions COO, Announces Retirement
Dimensions Healthcare System Chief Operating Officer and President of Prince George’s Hospital Center John A. O’Brien, will retire May 15 from the hospital post after nearly a decade on the job, according to President and Chief Executive Officer Neil J. Moore. O’Brien joined Dimensions Healthcare System (DHS) in 2005 and was one of the longest […]
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D.C. Native Nicholas Majett Named P.G. Acting Chief Administrative Officer
Nicholas A. Majett, a D.C. native who has held key D.C. government administrative posts in a 25-year career, has been named acting chief administrative officer (CAO) for Prince George’s County, replacing Bradford Seamon effective May 5, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III announced April 22. Seamon announced that he would be leaving the […]
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Arch Social Club wins Baltimore’s most prestigious architectural restoration award
The board of directors of Baltimore Heritage, Inc. awarded Arch Social Club, headquartered at 2426 Pennsylvania Avenue, its 2014 Restoration and Rehabilitation Award on March 15, 2014. Baltimore Heritage, founded in 1960, is the city’s premiere nonprofit historic and architectural preservation organization. With two staff members, 33 volunteer board members, and a host of volunteers, […]
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Millennials are more Diverse in Many Ways
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – Millennials are easy to spot. They are the ones welded to their handheld devices, touting peculiar professional titles and ambitions. Born between 1980 and the early 2000s, Millennials, or Generation Y, are entitled, lazy, self-centered, and callow, according to popular perception. It is true, this generation is different – but not for […]
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Gwen Tolbart Named One of ‘2014 Top 100 Women’ in Maryland
The Daily Record named Gwen Tolbart, professional speaker and WTTG Fox5 weather anchor/reporter one of the top 100 women in Maryland. Three hundred and seventy women were nominated for the statewide honor. “Through Maryland’s Top 100 Women, The Daily Record recognizes 100 amazing leaders for stellar achievements in their careers, for their exemplary citizenship and […]
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Megacommunities Bridge Minority STEM Gap
WASHINGTON (NNPA) – In an effort to address persistent, racial disparities in science and engineering careers, educators and community stakeholders have embraced the “megacommunity” model of cooperation. The megacommunity model is a tri-sector approach to solving hard, real world problems through active collaborations involving non-profit groups, government agencies and businesses. From battling the HIV/AIDS epidemic […]
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Wide Angle Youth Media Raises Funds ‘On the Set’
Join Wide Angle Youth Media for its “On The Set” fundraiser and behind-the-scenes experience featuring conversations with industry experts from award-winning TV, film and radio productions, 6 to 9 p.m., April 24, at Real News Network, 235 Holliday St. in Baltimore. Tickets are $60 and include food and drinks. Come rub elbows with some of […]
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Wounded Warrior Program Highlights Amputee Soldiers Recovery
The 10th anniversary of the U.S. Army’s Wounded Warrior Program (AW2) was celebrated April 22. AW2, joining with the U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command (WTC), hosted a media and bloggers roundtable to commemorate the years of successful service. The panel featured three wounded soldiers, each sharing their story on recover and successful transition into Continuation […]
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State’s Attorney’s Race Headlines Citywide Battles
Baltimore’s 2014 citywide elections include one final campaign for the patriarch of a Baltimore family political dynasty, the Register of Wills prospective passing of the torch from mother to daughter, and a fiery young challenger for the State’s Attorney’s office. In the race for Judge of the Baltimore City Judicial Eighth Circuit, eight candidates are […]
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Zion Baptist Church to Host Annual Women’s Day
The Women’s Ministry of Zion Baptist Church will host its annual Women’s Day on May 4. The keynote speaker will be Rev. Carolyn Graham, Associate Minister of Israel Baptist Church in the District. Music will be provided by United Women of Song. Women of all communities and religious groups are invited to join us in […]
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Sankofa Hosts Community Conversations at Johns Hopkins
Sankofa is hosting Community Conversations on Black MSM in Central Maryland will be held 2-5 p.m., May 2 for service providers and staff and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 3 for community stakeholders at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, 525 N. Wolfe St. Pre-registration is required for this free event. Register at sankofa.eventzilla.net. For more […]
