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Health Beat Urgent care vs. emergency department

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Updated COVID-19 booster to be offered in Allegany …

WEBSep 11, 2022. CUMBERLAND, Md. — The Allegany County Health Department is offering the recently approved Moderna and Pfizer updated COVID-19 booster vaccines. “The …

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Local nursing homes on 'bottom' list for employee COVID …

WEB“Maryland’s older adults utilize the services of nursing homes not only for long-term care, but often for rehabilitation care,” Maryland Department of Aging …

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Allegany County’s first Women’s Health and Wellness …

WEBCUMBERLAND, Md. — It’s often difficult for women to focus on their own health while they’re busy caring for others, Jen Thomas said. Several years ago, …

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Allegany County Health Department reports 625 new …

WEBHealth officials encourage county residents to get tested if they are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Symptoms include fever, chills, cough, shortness of …

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New health officer wants better media relationship

WEBGreg Larry [email protected]. Aug 31, 2023. Junie Delizo, Allegany County’s new health officer, met with the media on Wednesday. Greg Larry/Times …

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HEALTH BEAT Dietician: Losing weight 'not necessarily …

WEBTo learn more, call 240-964-8434, or visit the medical nutrition therapy page on UPMC Western Maryland’s website. “At UPMC Western Maryland, you can meet with …

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Abortion clinic plans to open in Allegany County

WEBRAWLINGS — The Women’s Health Center of West Virginia, which will offer abortion care, has purchased property on U.S. Route 220 in Allegany County with …

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Health Beat Risk factor assessment key to heart health

WEBPart of the reason for that is there’s no definite way to predict someone’s risk of having a heart attack. There are known risk factors for heart disease that include high …

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FOCUS 2024 'Leverage those resources': With growing …

WEBCUMBERLAND — The connection to UPMC Health System’s spectrum of advanced care was among the driving forces for local hospitals in Cumberland as well …

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Allegany County names new health officer

WEBTeresa McMinn [email protected]. Jul 12, 2023. CUMBERLAND — For the first time in nearly nine years, Allegany County’s health officer has a medical …

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Western Maryland Health System joins UPMC, becoming UPMC …

WEBThe Western Maryland Health System officially became UPMC Western Maryland, merging into the UPMC hospital network on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020. …

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Women's Health Center to provide 'range of reproductive health …

WEBWomen’s Health Center of Maryland will provide abortion services beginning in late June or early July at the former location of Mountainview Healthcare on …

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Trone visits community health center

WEBTrone, a Democrat who represents Maryland's 6th Congressional district, visited the health center as part of a two-day tour of Western Maryland during which he …

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Cumberland native opens medical practice

WEBThe practice accepts all major insurance plans and offers discounted rates for uninsured patients. For more information, call the office at 301-338-8680 from 8 a.m. …

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Former clinic owner, sister plead guilty in Medicaid fraud case

WEBRebecca D. Norris, 43, who owned clinics in Cumberland and Westernport, pleaded guilty to one count of felony medicaid fraud, the Maryland Office of the Attorney …

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Mountain Maryland Alliance supports new Women's Health Center

WEBAug 21, 2023. Members of the Mountain Maryland Alliance for Reproductive Freedom meet with the governor at the women’s Health Center of Maryland in Rawlings. From the left …

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Mayer resigns as Allegany County health officer Local News

WEBGreg Larry/Times-News. CUMBERLAND, Md. — Allegany County Health Officer Jenelle Mayer has resigned from her position effective Sept. 6. “My family and I …

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Rock joins GRMC Health and Wellness services

WEBMar 19, 2020. Kelly Rock. OAKLAND — Kelly Rock, a nationally board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner, has joined Garrett Regional Medical Center’s …

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