Â鶹´«Ã½

Gregory Fowler to take over as president of University of Maryland Global Campus 01/03/2021 09:33pm • The University of Maryland Global Campus will have a new president Monday. Gregory Fowler will assume the role after the University System of Maryland Board of Regents announced the hire Dec. 9. Before coming to UMGC, Fowler spent nine years at Southern New Hampshire University, serving as a chie The Difference Between D.O. and M.D. Degrees 12/29/2020 12:00am • Anyone who dreams of becoming a doctor should understand that there are two types of med schools: allopathic and osteopathic schools. While allopathic schools offer a traditional medical curriculum, osteopathic schools supplement lessons in standard medical sciences and practices with instruction on Just in time for the holidays: Your book recommendations 12/23/2020 08:45am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Earlier this year, we published two articles about a reading list that two lawmakers ― state Sen. Cory V. McCray (D-Baltimore City) and Civilian oversight proposed for Prince William County police force 12/16/2020 09:22pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. In the aftermath of a deadly police shooting in the Four Seasons community last week, a Prince William County supervisor wants to tak Hispanic Serving Institutions: What to Know 12/16/2020 12:00am • The growth of the Hispanic population in the U.S. has boomed in recent decades, and Hispanics now make up the largest racial or ethnic minority in the country, per U.S. Census data. With that growth has come the emergence of Hispanic Serving Institutions. By definition, Hispanic Serving Institutions Sen. Tim Kaine proposes measure to prevent suicide, burnout among health care workers 12/14/2020 10:23pm • Even before the pandemic, the rate of suicide among nurses and doctors was twice that of the general public. Now, due to the strain of the coronavirus pandemic, 50% report feeling burned out. As a result, one Virginia lawmaker is proposing a way to provide long-term help. "It's not easy to pro US allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic 12/12/2020 09:53am • WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end of an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans. Shots for health workers and nursing home residents are expected to begin in the coming day Hospital-at-Home Model of Care: What to Know 11/30/2020 12:00am • The future hospital looks a lot like home -- and it already is in many places. Through the hospital-at-home model of care, eligible patients can receive hospital-level treatment for an acute illness or an exacerbation of a chronic condition in their own bedrooms or living rooms. "From the point of How to Become a Doctor: A Step-by Step Guide 11/30/2020 12:00am • There are few professions with higher stakes than the field of medicine. The consequences of a doctor's decisions can be enormous, leading to either marvelous or disastrous results. Becoming a physician in the U.S. is a time-consuming endeavor, and anyone who intends to pursue a medical career in t U.Md. to rule if students will face discipline over lack of COVID-19 tests 11/27/2020 06:30pm • FILE — A University of Maryland senior is tested for COVID-19 on the concourse of Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020 in College Park, Maryland. (Photo by Katherine Frey/The Washington Post via Getty Images) Some 150 students at the University of Maryland's College AP source: Biden taps ex-Fed chair Yellen to lead Treasury 11/23/2020 04:02pm • WASHINGTON (AP) -- President-elect Joe Biden has chosen former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen to serve as treasury secretary, a pivotal role in which she would help shape and direct his economic policies at a perilous time, according to a person familiar with the transition plans. Yellen, who Disabled veterans get help with finances thanks to nonprofit's grants 11/10/2020 08:19pm • Disabled American veterans who've lost jobs because of the pandemic can fill out an application with an advocacy group that has grants available to help them pay their bills. "We have already provided almost $2 million dollars in grants to over 7,000 disabled veterans who lost employment," said E Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Treatment 11/06/2020 12:00am • Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal and metabolism disorder that affects 6% to 12% of women in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Metabolism refers to how the body processes food and drink to turn it into energy. Polycystic ovary syndrome can affect any woman Financial Military Benefits for Service Members and Veterans 11/06/2020 12:00am • If you serve in the military -- or have served in the past -- you have access to special financial benefits for yourself and your family. And new rules make these programs even more valuable. But many people don't make the most of these important financial perks and may not even realize that they'r What Is Assisted Living? 11/02/2020 12:00am • For many older adults, advancing age means they'll face a time when living alone is no longer feasible. Certain aspects of daily living become more challenging, and if you find that you often need assistance to do things like caring for your home and yourself, it might be time to consider moving in