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October 2007 CHHS Organizes First Conference on Vulnerable Populations in Emergency Situations The event will result in a national action plan to prepare vulnerable populations for catastrophic emergencies. View Full Article Posting Date: 10/29/2007 Contact Name: Judy Heiger Contact Phone: 410-706-0914 Contact Email: jheiger@umaryland.edu Top Social Work Study Examines National Foster Care Payment Rates Two child advocacy groups and the School of Social Work partner in a research study and release the first state-by-state calculation on reimbursement rates for foster care children. View Full Article Posting Date: 10/26/2007 Contact Name: Rosalia Scalia Contact Phone: 410-706-7946 Contact Email: rscalia@umaryland.edu Top Dental School Gives Kids a 'Head Start' on Oral Health Free screenings promote good dental care for an overlooked population View Full Article Posting Date: 10/26/2007 Contact Name: Jeffrey Raymond Contact Phone: 410-706-3803 Contact Email: jraymond@umaryland.edu Top Cleveland Barnes Is Named Chief of Police A department veteran, Cleveland Barnes successfully led the agency through its latest accreditation process. View Full Article Posting Date: 10/24/2007 Contact Name: Rosalia Scalia Contact Phone: 410-706-7946 Contact Email: rscalia@umaryland.edu Top Center for Health and Homeland Security Receives Funding for National Emergency Planning Course CHHS emergency planning course for states has received certification by the Department of Homeland Security. View Full Article Posting Date: 10/15/2007 Contact Name: Judy Heiger Contact Phone: 410-706-0914 Contact Email: jheiger@umaryland.edu Top Two UMB Researchers Named The co-discoverers of NovaMin are commercializing their discovery that makes teeth healthier, whiter, and less sensitive to pain. View Full Article Posting Date: 10/11/2007 Contact Name: Jeff Raymond Contact Phone: 410-706-3803 Contact Email: jraymond@umaryland.edu Top UMB Announces Historic $650 Million Campaign University is 'Making an Impact Worldwide' View Full Article Posting Date: 10/10/2007 Contact Name: Jeffrey Raymond Contact Phone: 410-706-3803 Contact Email: jraymond@umaryland.edu Top School of Social Work Begins Year with Research Forum Health disparities lecture looks at lessons learned from participatory research. View Full Article Posting Date: 10/08/2007 Contact Name: Rosalia Scalia Contact Phone: 410-706-7946 Contact Email: rscalia@umaryland.edu Top Congress Holds Hearing at School of Law on How to Combat Drugs Hearing examines innovative approaches to combating drug abuse, drug-related violence, and gang activity in Baltimore. View Full Article Posting Date: 10/03/2007 Contact Name: Lori Romer Contact Phone: 410-706-0023 Contact Email: lromer@umaryland.edu Top