Operation Allies Refuge + Racial Disparities In Maternal Health

Laurel MD

16 August, 2021

3:55 PM

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Happy Tuesday, Laurel! Let's get this day started off right. Here's everything happening around Laurel today. First, today's weather: Light rain until afternoon, starting again overnight. High: 84 Low: 72. Here are the top three stories in Laurel today: A decision is coming this week on the route Hillside Equestrian Meadows' multiple stakes winner Laki will take to defend his title next month in the $200,000 Grade 3 Frank J. De Francis Memorial Dash at Laurel Park. Laki breezed an easy half-mile in :50.40 Sunday at historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. (Paulick Report) Governor Larry Hogan announced on Monday that the State of Maryland is committed to resettling more Afghan interpreters who have contributed to U.S. efforts in Afghanistan. In the coming weeks, Maryland already expects to receive at least 180 more Afghan nationals through 'Operation Allies Refuge,' an ongoing operation which provides Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) to Afghan and Iraqi nationals who have contributed to U.S. efforts. (Maryland.gov)A Maryland legislator said the state needs to do more to prevent racial disparities in maternal health outcomes. Del. Jheanelle Wilkins, speaking at an online event on birthing inequities, pointed to overall maternal mortality rates for Maryland women that dropped 16% from 2013 to 2017. But during the same time, she noted four times more Black and brown women died after giving birth than white women. (Public News Service) Today's Laurel Daily is brought to you by Ring, makers of home alarm systems. Ring alarm systems start as low as $199, and Ring offers free advice by phone on how to set up a system in your own home. Click here to learn more. Thank you Ring for helping to make local news happen in Laurel! Today in Laurel Spanish-English Ready 2 Read Storytime for Ages 3 to 5 — Enjoy this outdoor Spanish-English storytime at Chestnut Hills Park next to the library! Games and crafts to follow. Weather permitting. (10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.) STEM-tastic! —Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Weather permitting, limited to the first 15 participants ages 5-12 years with adult. Materials will be provided. (11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.) Oaklands Elementary School Community School Steering Committee Meeting (2:15 p.m.)Power Walking — This event is for ages 13 and up (8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)Uhuru Quilters Guild Exhibit — Montpelier House Museum presents the latest creations of the Uhuru Quilters Guild. Come see these beautiful works, a mix of full size and challenge size quilts featuring traditional as well as original designs. The Uhuru Quilters Guild seeks to promote the work and accomplishments of African American quilters and to preserve the tradition, culture and history of quilting. (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)Auricular Acupuncture at MUIH Main Campus — Master's level acupuncture students, under supervision by licensed and experienced faculty, are providing safe and effective auricular treatments. Limit: Six participants per seating to ensure a safe, physically distanced, and peaceful experience. (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.) Laurel Patch Notebook PGCPS: Check out our amazing and hard working recruitment team who are featured in this regional story for their innovative approach to hiring educators! (Instagram) Laurel Parks & Recreation: The water feature at Emancipation Community Park is out of order. Crews are working on it and are trying to to repair it ASAP. (Facebook) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Webinar: Is Solar Right for Me? (August 19) Add your event Gigs & services: Piano Performance and Beginning Voice Lessons (Details) Add your gig or service Job listings: Wheelchair Transportation (Details) Add your job listing That's it for today! I'll see you soon. If you're feeling these newsletters, consider inviting some of your friends and neighbors to follow along. You can send them this link to subscribe. — Alexis Goring About me: My name is Alexis A. Goring. I'm a Bowie area resident with a pulse for people, news and feature stories! I've worked as a freelance writer/editor/proofreader in the media industry for 15 years. I'm also a published author, experienced blogger, and founder of Writer at Heart Editorial Services. Visit my website for more details about me and my work. Here's the link: https://alexisagoring.jimdofree.com. Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Laurel Daily? You can reach me at [email protected].