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Spotlight: Living with Moebius Syndrome

  Pediatric neurologist Carl E. Stafstrom remembers his first experience with Moebius syndrome was with a child’s mother. She had the tell-tale signs: a drooping face, eyes that could not glance to the side—and, most importantly, she couldn’t smile. Without such a simple means of communication we often take for …

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Common Anomalies

newborn is holding mother's finger for the first time

  Approximately 150,000 babies (one in 33) are born with a birth defect in the United States each year. Birth defects are a leading cause of infant mortality, and no parent is immune. The cause of some birth defects remains unknown despite research. While not all birth defects are preventable, …

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COVID-19 Rapid Tests Available at BCPL on Friday and Saturday

  Baltimore County Public Libraries will have a limited number of COVID-19 rapid tests available for pickup this weekend. Tests will be available on Friday, Jan. 21, at the Pikesville branch only and on Saturday at all other branches. Distribution will begin at 9 a.m. on both days. Each person …

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Parent You Should Know: Donnita Fowler

Donnita Fowler Family Parent You Should Know

Title: Commercial Property Manager Family: We refer to them as The Great Eight: six biological children and two bonus children. Kenneth, Christian, Daniel Jr., Danyelle, Davon, Dominique, Noelle and Brandon   Family Favorites   Family Meal: Pot roast with carrots and potatoes Dessert: Banana Pudding Book to Read Together: My …

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