Open Enrollment Has Begun in Md.
The 2019 Open Enrollment period began Nov. 1 and continues through Dec. 15, 2018. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer released a statement on the first day to remind Maryland residents to take advantage of the period and update their health insurance.
HEAL Action Team Meets Nov. 28
MedStar St. Mary’s supports the Healthy Eating and Active Living Action Team which will meet from 1 to 2 pm Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at Health Connections at MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown.
Air Force Plugging F-35 Cybersecurity Holes
The F-35’s external support systems are deemed the easiest entry points for hackers, leading the Air Force to increase efforts to plug F-35 cybersecuirty holes.
Healthy SM Partnership Electing Officers
Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is seeking nominations for the elected positions of HSMP co-chair and vice chair. Individuals serving in these roles provide overall leadership for HSMP. The partnership is supported by MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown. The deadline for nominations is 5 pm Nov. 16.
Jazz One to Perform Nov. 17 at CSM
Jazz One will perform at 3 pm Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, at the Benny C. Morgan Recital Series at the College of Southern Maryland’s Leonardtown Campus.
Troutman Artwork on Display at CSM
Artist Chris Troutman will have his work on display at the College of Southern Maryland Tony Hungerford Memorial Art Gallery from Nov. 19 to Dec. 13, 2018. The gallery is in the CSM Fine Arts Center on the La Plata Campus.
Hornet Crash Was 2nd Involving Aircraft From the Reagan
An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to the aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan suffered what authorities believe was a “mechanical issue” during routine operations Monday over the Philippine Sea. The crew was forced to eject. It was the second crash in less than a month involving aircraft from the Reagan.
Hoyer Wants Hearings on Rise of Hate Crimes
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer recently sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan supporting House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jerrold Nadler’s call for congressional hearings on the recent rise in hate crimes and domestic terrorism in the US.
College Sessions Highlight Health Sciences
The College of Southern Maryland Health Pathways information sessions will offer information about all of the college’s Health Sciences programs as well as information about the competitive admissions and petition process.
Foreign Arms Sales Up 13 Percent
The US signed off on arms exports worth $192.3 billion over the past year, a 13 percent increase from the previous year.
