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What's up Towson! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why GBMC in Towson is removing fallopian tubes during other surgeries
  • What President Ginsberg revealed in his latest Towson University address
  • How St. Mary's grads can lock in guaranteed spots at Towson master's programs

Also on today's calendar: Milford Mill UMC Fall Flea Market and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Clouds and sun, with a high of 83 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Saturday: Nice with clouds and sun, temps: high: 76, low: 65.
  • Sunday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 78 and low of 65 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. More Maryland hospitals are removing fallopian tubes to prevent cancer (thebanner.com) — If you receive surgery at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson, your doctor may now offer to remove your fallopian tubes during the same procedure to sharply cut ovarian cancer risk. The article explains how GBMC is leading Maryland hospitals in adopting this preventive step, the insurance and consent issues involved, and a push in Annapolis to require insurers to cover it.
   

2. President Ginsberg gave his State of the University address. Here's what you missed. (thetowerlight.com) — Towson University's president says the institution is "strong," highlighting top state rankings, record-breaking incoming class quality, and millions in scholarships for students. He also detailed the new TU AI Institute, expanded weekend activities, and a discounted mid-Atlantic tuition rate aimed at growing enrollment and strengthening Towson's regional economic impact.
   

3. SMCM, Towson Create Fast Track to Nine Grad Programs (southernmarylandchronicle.com) — Towson University has created a new fast-track pathway for St. Mary's College of Maryland graduates to enter nine different Towson master's programs, including nursing, computer science, and health science. Eligible students get guaranteed admission if requirements are met, waived application fees, and a 30% tuition discount for out-of-state enrollees, plus coordinated advising and joint info events starting this academic year.
   

4. Daily Briefing: Price-cut glut (chronicle.com subscription) — Towson residents may be interested that Towson University is rolling out a new Mid-Atlantic Tuition Rate, cutting costs by about a third for students from nearby states. The piece compares this move with aggressive tuition discounts and no-loan policies at colleges nationwide, highlighting how schools are competing harder for a shrinking pool of high school graduates.
   

5. Maryland Long Term Care Pharmacy Pays $5.3M to Settle Allegations of Billing for Drugs Without Valid Prescriptions (justice.gov) — A long-term care pharmacy headquartered in Towson has agreed to pay over $5.3 million to settle federal allegations that it billed Medicare and Medicaid for drugs without valid prescriptions over several years. The case, driven by whistleblowers and federal investigators, underscores ongoing national efforts to crack down on health care fraud affecting vulnerable patients in assisted living facilities.
   

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Ok Towson! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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