Here are this week’s top five most-clicked stories from MHA’s News Roundup newsletter.
Doctor Shares His Insight on What Contributes to Arthritis
WBAL-TV, by Jennifer Franciotti
Dietary choices can cause inflammation, negatively contributing to knee pain and arthritis. Dr. Joseph Ciotola from Mercy Medical Center shares what foods to avoid.
The 12 Best Sore Throat Treatments That Actually Work
Everyday Health, by Simran Malhotra, M.D.
What really helps soothe a sore throat? From simple at-home steps like hydration and salt-water gargles to knowing when it’s time to see a provider, Nicholas Bower, DO, doctor and regional medical director at University of Maryland Urgent Care, shares guidance on managing symptoms and spotting signs that need medical attention.
MedStar Health Acquires Hope for Henry Foundation to Expand Pediatric Care Programming
Washington Business Journal, by Sara Gilgore
MedStar Health has worked with the foundation for more than two decades and is now bringing those services directly into its own clinical operations. The move is meant to strengthen care for pediatric patients by expanding the foundation’s programs and making them available across more MedStar sites.
Times Are Tough. Here’s Where People in Baltimore Are Finding Joy
The Baltimore Banner, by Meredith Cohn
Marylanders share how they recharge during the holidays. It’s running that helps Jessica Brennan both connect with others and be alone with her thoughts. The nurse at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center in Towson often works 12-hour shifts. And then she finds time, maybe counterintuitively, to spend more time on her feet. A timely reminder that even small moments of joy help us reset and keep going.
Maryland House Elects Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk as Speaker
WJZ, by JT Moodee Lockman and Caroline Foreback
The Maryland House of Delegates elected Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk as the next speaker during a special legislative session on Tuesday. Peña-Melnyk will replace former Speaker Adrienne Jones, who stepped down on Dec. 4.
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