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Baltimore health brief: opioid restitution grants, storm-time insurance flexibility, and bird flu monitoring
Baltimore, MD – February 27, 2026 – Opioid-restitution grants launch, storm-related coverage flexes, and officials plan for care disruptions.
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Pregnant in 2026? Why ACOG’s new vaccine schedule differs from CDC guidance
ACOG’s June 2026 pregnancy vaccine schedule still includes COVID-19, while current CDC and HHS language is narrower. Here’s the practical difference for timing, access, and coverage.
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Aurora Bay Area Prices – AB, DIPTHERIA is $95
At Aurora Bay Area, we prioritize providing our patients with comprehensive financial information upfront. For Charge Code 10001363, regarding AB, DIPTHERIA, which is classified under revenue code 302 and associated with CPT code 86317, the designated fee stands at $95. Our aim through the CompareMedCosts program is to furnish you with all the details you need to make informed healthcare decisions, offering clarity and transparency around the costs associated with your care.
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Should you ask for a one-time Lp(a) cholesterol test?
A March 2026 heart guideline says adults should have lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), measured at least once as part of cardiovascular risk assessment. That does not mean everyone needs urgent testing, but it does give many adults a reason to ask whether this separate blood test has ever been done.