|||{{headline}}Starting next week, community blood drives that were suspended in the D.C. area because of the COVID-19 pandemic will resume, and donors are needed.Starting next week, community blood drives that were suspended in the D.C. area because of the COVID-19 pandemic will resume, and donors are needed.“We are so excited to be back, rolling out in our community starting June 15,” said Heather Wade, of Inova Blood Donor Services, which supplies blood to hospitals regionwide., and Wade said demand is high.“During COVID-19, many patients did not seek treatment that they needed, so...…|||{{headline}}Starting next week, community blood drives that were suspended in the D.C. area because of the COVID-19 pandemic will resume, and donors are needed.Starting next week, community blood drives that were suspended in the D.C. area because of the COVID-19 pandemic will resume, and donors are needed.“We are so excited to be back, rolling out in our community starting June 15,” said Heather Wade, of Inova Blood Donor Services, which supplies blood to hospitals regionwide., and Wade said demand is high.“During COVID-19, many patients did not seek treatment that they needed, so...WW…

|||{{headline}}Researchers at the University of Maryland's School of Medicine in Baltimore have started clinical trials on an experimental COVID-19 vaccine. Here's how you can participate.Researchers at the in Baltimore are taking part in an international trial on at least four experimental COVID-19 vaccines, and are seeking volunteers to take part.David Rach, the first person to get the trial vaccine in Baltimore, told WTOP he was excited to be part of the study.“They’ve moved from their animal trials and now they’re in phase one — and there always has to be a first person to go,” Rach...…|||{{headline}}Researchers at the University of Maryland's School of Medicine in Baltimore have started clinical trials on an experimental COVID-19 vaccine. Here's how you can participate.Researchers at the in Baltimore are taking part in an international trial on at least four experimental COVID-19 vaccines, and are seeking volunteers to take part.David Rach, the first person to get the trial vaccine in Baltimore, told WTOP he was excited to be part of the study.“They’ve moved from their animal trials and now they’re in phase one — and there always has to be a first person to go,” Rach...WW…

|||{{headline}}D.C. is expanding the "Slow Streets" program that's expected to grow to include 22 miles of speed restricted roadways by next month.D.C. is expanding the “Slow Streets” program that’s expected to grow to include 22 miles of speed restricted roadways by next month.The new initiative implementing 15 mph speed limits will build upon that began with seven initial areas.“By the end of the summer … we will have also changed the default speed limit on our local roadways across the District to 20 mph,” said District Department of Transportation Director Jeff Marootian. “Safety is our...…|||{{headline}}D.C. is expanding the "Slow Streets" program that's expected to grow to include 22 miles of speed restricted roadways by next month.D.C. is expanding the “Slow Streets” program that’s expected to grow to include 22 miles of speed restricted roadways by next month.The new initiative implementing 15 mph speed limits will build upon that began with seven initial areas.“By the end of the summer … we will have also changed the default speed limit on our local roadways across the District to 20 mph,” said District Department of Transportation Director Jeff Marootian. “Safety is our...WW…

|||{{headline}}A kinetic art bouquet of two-story tall flowers in Silver Spring moves in a remarkable marriage of art, electronics and technology.A kinetic art bouquet of two-story tall flowers in Silver Spring, Maryland, moves in a remarkable marriage of art, forecasting and electronics.The metal origami display is at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road. It receives data from the National Weather Service to activate protective measures in the event of rain, wind or freezing temperatures.“Depending on the weather, the flowers are closed or they’re open,” Joerg Student, one of...…|||{{headline}}A kinetic art bouquet of two-story tall flowers in Silver Spring moves in a remarkable marriage of art, electronics and technology.A kinetic art bouquet of two-story tall flowers in Silver Spring, Maryland, moves in a remarkable marriage of art, forecasting and electronics.The metal origami display is at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Colesville Road. It receives data from the National Weather Service to activate protective measures in the event of rain, wind or freezing temperatures.“Depending on the weather, the flowers are closed or they’re open,” Joerg Student, one of...WW…

|||{{headline}}The old Walter Reed Army Medical Center location in northwest D.C. is beginning a new chapter of caring for the community — and this time the focus is on children.EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been changed to reflect the correct photo of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center located in Northwest D.C.The old Walter Reed Army Medical Center location in Northwest D.C. is beginning a new chapter of caring for the community — and this time the focus is on children.is the result of a partnership between Children’s National Hospital, Virginia Tech andThe new campus will feature:...…|||{{headline}}The old Walter Reed Army Medical Center location in northwest D.C. is beginning a new chapter of caring for the community — and this time the focus is on children.EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been changed to reflect the correct photo of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center located in Northwest D.C.The old Walter Reed Army Medical Center location in Northwest D.C. is beginning a new chapter of caring for the community — and this time the focus is on children.is the result of a partnership between Children’s National Hospital, Virginia Tech andThe new campus will feature:...WW…

COVID-19 vaccinations in Virginia have now expanded beyond front line health care workers.“Our long-term care facilities just started this week,” Virginia Department of Health Division of Immunization Director Christy Gray said during a conference call with reporters on Wednesday.“It will take approximately three to four weeks to get that first dose done with the skilled nursing facilities, and we will also start the assisted living facilities in the coming three to four weeks,” she said.Vaccinations in long-term care facilities are being administered through a federal partnership program...…COVID-19 vaccinations in Virginia have now expanded beyond front line health care workers.“Our long-term care facilities just started this week,” Virginia Department of Health Division of Immunization Director Christy Gray said during a conference call with reporters on Wednesday.“It will take approximately three to four weeks to get that first dose done with the skilled nursing facilities, and we will also start the assisted living facilities in the coming three to four weeks,” she said.Vaccinations in long-term care facilities are being administered through a federal partnership program...WW…

|||{{headline}}Maryland has launched an online education series to try to help the nearly 45% of adults in the state who have diabetes or prediabetes.Maryland has launched an online education series to try to help the nearly 45% of adults in the state who have diabetes or prediabetes.The free webinars can be on the Maryland Department of Health’s website. They’re intended for health care providers, people who have diabetes or who are at-risk of developing it.Working to prevent Type 2 diabetes can save people a lot of money and hassles, according to Maryland’s medical director of the Center...…|||{{headline}}Maryland has launched an online education series to try to help the nearly 45% of adults in the state who have diabetes or prediabetes.Maryland has launched an online education series to try to help the nearly 45% of adults in the state who have diabetes or prediabetes.The free webinars can be on the Maryland Department of Health’s website. They’re intended for health care providers, people who have diabetes or who are at-risk of developing it.Working to prevent Type 2 diabetes can save people a lot of money and hassles, according to Maryland’s medical director of the Center...WW…