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DoubleTree Drops Hilton Branding, Converts to Hotel Silver Spring
The DoubleTree by Hilton hotel at 8727 Colesville Rd. in downtown Silver Spring has changed its name to Hotel Silver Spring and dropped its Hilton branding.
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Adventist HealthCare’s Alternate Care Site Discharges Final COVID-19 Patient
Gaithersburg-based Adventist Healthcare announced Monday on Twitter that the last patient with COVID-19 had been discharged from its Alternate Care Site in Takoma Park.
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Adventist HealthCare to Close Takoma Park COVID-19 Alternate Care Site
Takoma Park’s former Washington Adventist Hospital site, which served as a COVID-19 alternate care facility, will be decommissioned by April 28, city officials announced.
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County Attorney Files Suit Against Consulting Giant for Role in Marketing Opioids
The county’s Office of the County Attorney filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court Northern District of California against international consulting giant McKinsey and Company, Inc. for the company’s role in marketing opioids to the public and medical providers, officials announced last week.
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Asian American Health Initiative Seeking Applicants for Micro-Grants
The county’s Asian American Health Initiative announced the availability of community micro-grants through the recently formed Asian American Center of Excellence.
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Ride On Bus Routes to Increase Service Beginning Jan. 29
The county’s Department of Transportation will increase service on 31 Ride On bus routes starting Sunday, Jan. 29, officials announced this week.
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MCPS, Community Partners Open Food Pantry at Weller Road Elementary School
Weller Road Elementary School hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to officially open the school’s new food pantry in an effort to provide support to families in need.
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Adventist HealthCare Opens Primary Care Office in Takoma Park
Adventist HealthCare has opened a primary care office in Takoma Park, city officials announced.
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United Therapeutics Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies
Newsweek has named downtown Silver Spring-based United Therapeutics one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2023.