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Community Meeting To Discuss Regional Medical Center In Prince George’s County

Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Dimensions Healthcare System and the University of Maryland Medical System will host a community meeting this Thursday to discuss and receive input about the location of a new Regional Medical Center in Prince George's County. The meeting takes place Thursday, February 28, 6:30 - 9 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room of the Prince George's Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover MD. For additional information, including a list o

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They’re Talking About Sex

Sunday, February 17th, 2013
The town of Seat Pleasant and the University of Maryland are joining forces to host a public forum that will assess how creative expression may be useful in raising awareness about the impact of sexual behavior on the community. The public forum, Talking About Sex, takes place Monday, February 25, 7, p.m. at Central High School, 200 Cabin Branch Road in Capitol Heights MD. WAMU Radio Talk Show Host Kojo Nnamdi will facilitate the discussion. Th

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County Council Hosts Town Hall To Discuss Fy 2014 Budget

Sunday, February 17th, 2013
The Prince George's County Council will host a Town Hall Meeting, Tuesday, February 26, 7 - 9 p.m. at the Prince George's Community College. The meeting will focus on plans for the FY 2014 budget, including discussions about Transit-Oriented Development, Health Care, Education, and Public Safety. Prince George's Community College is located at 301 Largo Road, Largo, MD. The Town Hall takes places in Community Rooms A,B, and C. For more infor

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Prince George’s County Is Greater Than A I D S

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012
The Prince Georges County Health Department and the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), Infectious Disease and Environmental Health Administration (IDEHA) have partnered with Greater Than AIDS and Walgreens to offer FREE HIV screening opportunities as part of National HIV Testing Day on June 27, 2012. The Maryland Greater Than AIDS campaign launches at 10:00 a.m. with a press conference at the Clinton Walgreens located at 900

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Summer Meal Program For Children

Thursday, June 23rd, 2011
The State’s Summer Food Service Program, ‘Mission: Nutrition’ is providing free, healthy meals for children at convenient locations in the community. During the school year many families rely on their child’s school to provide healthy meals for their children. ‘Mission: Nutrition’ offers these services to children up to age 18 during the summer months. To find a nearby site visit: www.Mdsummermeals.org or c

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Local Contest Raises Funds For Leukemia And Lymphoma Society

Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Nineteen area residents are trying to raise more than $860,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society by competing in the annual Man and Woman of the Year contest. The titles go to the man and woman who raise the most money in the ten-week period. Seventy-five percent of the donations go to the national medical research on both diseases, while the remaining 25 percent fund local support groups and family counseling for patients. Read more at The G

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New Report On Funding For Health And Human Services In Prince George’s

Friday, May 13th, 2011
A new research study conducted by The Maryland Budget and Tax Policy Institute and Maryland Nonprofits reveals that funding for health and human services could in Prince George’s County could be improved.  The report is a comparative study of the funding and spending trends of area counties.  Prince George’s County’s health and human services spending of $231 per capita is at the low end of jurisdictions surveyed; only

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County Council Focuses On The State Of Healthcare In Prince George’s

Monday, March 28th, 2011
On Tuesday, April 5, the Prince George's County Council will host  Healthy Communities--The Prince George's County Health System Update.   The community meeting takes places 6:30 - 8 p.m. at the Bowie Senior Center, 14900 Health Center Drive in Bowie.  Featured presenters include Prince George's County Health Officer Dr. Donald Shell, and Dimension Healthcare President and CEO Kenneth Glover.  There will be an opportunity for quest

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Human Services Coalition Joins Discussion On Affodable Care Act

Friday, March 18th, 2011
On Monday, march 21, 10 - 11 a.m., Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD), will host a forum regarding the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on nonprofit organizations.  Bill Thompson of the National Alliance for Nonprofits, Henry Bogdan of Maryland Nonprofits, and a representative from the Internal Revenue Service will share information about the new legislation and what it means to the mission of various nonprofits

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Food Pantry Opens At Charles Carroll Middle School

Thursday, February 24th, 2011
On Saturday, February 26, Charles Carroll Middle School and the Faith Based Collaborative Outreach Group will host the grand opening of a new food pantry designed to provide fresh produce and informational resources to individuals and families in need.  The event begins at 10 a.m. at Charles Carroll Middle School, 6130 Lamont Drive in New Carrollton, MD.  The Food Pantry is supported, in part, by The Capital Area Food Band, Maryland Departm

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