The Face of Health Disparity – The Baltimore Times Online Newspaper

I am proud to be one of three journalists selected nationwide to represent The Baltimore Times as a 2023 Commonwealth Health Reporting Fellow. This year long writing fellowship is awarded and funded by Knight X LMA BloomLab.

In no small measure The Baltimore Times was awarded this prestigious fellowship in recognition of their longstanding commitment to look beyond the headlines to better inform its readers. Each week the editorial staff develops and delivers honest, straightforward stories curated to educate, entertain and improve our well-being. These are The Baltimore Times’ guiding goals. The writers ask themselves does this article fulfill one

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Healthy Bethannie Booth, 24, died of a silent killer days after being rushed to hospital with an afternoon throat

A YOUNG woman has tragically died just weeks after developing a sore throat.

Bethannie Booth, 24, who lived in Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, said goodbye to her family and even planned her own funeral before being put into a coma.

Bethannie with her parents on her graduation

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Bethannie with her parents on her graduationCredits: Media Wales
Bethannie said goodbye to her family and even planned her own funeral before being put into a coma

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Bethannie said goodbye to her family and even planned her own funeral before being put into a comaCredits: Media Wales
Bethanie with her siblings, brothers-in-law, and parents

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Bethanie with her siblings, brothers-in-law, and parentsCredits: Media Wales

On March 2, the primary school teacher started to complain of red bumps on her face, “a

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What is intrinsic motivation and are some examples of intrinsic motivation?

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If you’re familiar at all with my previous blog posts and articles you already know that I am a HUGE supporter of balanced lifestyles. You also know that I love motivating others to make positive changes, and that includes maintaining a positive mindset and learning how to build self-confidence. Which is why I wanted to write about self-motivation and how to get the results you want without the disgusting habit of self-sabotage!

What is Intrinsic Motivation?

Intrinsic motivation is when you gain a desire to do something

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Beware of heart disease starting to haunt the millennial group

Elshinta.com – Internal Medicine Subspecialist Doctor, Cardiovascular Consultant Birry Karim said that the millennial group needs to improve their lifestyle because heart disease has begun to attack millennials.

“The youngest patient I received was 25 years old, there were 28 years old and the trend has shifted, no longer being an elderly or adult patient but already haunting the millennial group,” he said in RSCM’s 103th Anniversary Webinar which was broadcast via RSCM Kencana’s Instagram, Wednesday.

Birry said that epidemiologically, heart disease patients began to attack young people, especially men. As for female patients, they usually start attacking when they

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Health insurance terms to learn as open enrollment begins

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It’s open enrollment season, the time each year when millions of American workers and retirees must choose a health plan, whether new or existing.

But picking health insurance can be a dizzying venture. Health plans have many moving parts — which may not come into focus at first glance. And each has financial implications for buyers.

“It is confusing, and people have no idea how much they could potentially have to pay,” said Carolyn McClanahan, a certified financial planner and founder of Life Planning Partners, based in Jacksonville, Florida. She is also a

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Louisiana Department of Health leader to resign

Three years after becoming the leader of Louisiana’s Department of Health, Secretary Dr. Courtney N. Phillips is resigning.

Gov. John Bel Edwards said in a news release Monday that Phillips’ resignation was effective Thursday. Veteran attorney Stephen Russo, who has served as executive counsel since 2008, will replace her, the governor said.

“Secretary Phillips is one of the hardest working, most capable, and most accomplished people I’ve ever met,” Edwards said.

He said Phillips’ “decisive and thoughtful leadership saved lives” as she assumed the post at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“She spearheaded our response as we established an

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Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps – Eat Yourself Skinny

Inspired by PF Changs’ famous recipe, these Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps are quick, easy to make and are full of so much flavor! Perfect as an appetizer, side or even main dish for a healthy meal the whole family will love!

Inspired by PF Changs' famous recipe, these Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps are quick, easy to make and are full of so much flavor!  Perfect as an appetizer, side dish or even as a main course for a healthy meal the whole family will love!

If you are a fan of PF Changs’ lettuce wraps like us are then you will seriously LOVE these. Not only are the flavors in this dish insane, but the entire recipe literally only takes about 15 minutes from start to finish. These lettuce wraps are perfect for an easy weeknight meal, but they also make a delicious appetizer

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Louisiana’s Medicaid purge explained in 60 seconds: Will you lose coverage?

Louisiana’s 2 million Medicaid recipients will receive pink letters this week as the first warning of a nationwide Medicaid purge that could cause as many as 350,000 Louisianans to lose their health insurance.

The massive Medicaid disenrollment is coming as COVID-19 pandemic protections expire and income eligibility requirements are reinstated.

Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards has proposed spending almost $200 million in state funds over the next year on a public awareness campaign to prevent anyone who is eligible from being removed and guide those who will be purged to potential low-cost options, according to reporting from the Louisiana Illuminator

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