MCM Health Connect
MCM Health Connect is a project funded by the Healthcare Initiative Foundation aimed at raising awareness about the health issues affecting Montgomery County residents and highlighting the resources available to them. The goal of this platform is to direct attention to specific health issues, educate the public around health, and support the work of local healthcare providers and organizations.
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Bethesda’s Imagination Stage Receives National Grant
Imagination Stage has received an exclusive three-year grant from the Kaiser Permanente Fund at the East Bay Community Foundation to bring educational theatre programming around the country. The grant will… Read More
Protecting Your Eyes in the Summer
The summer sun is strong, and health professionals say it’s important for people to protect themselves against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. The American Academy of Ophthalmology has designated July as… Read More
Montgomery Parks Celebrates Disability Pride
On Saturday, July 26th, Montgomery Parks hosts an event in honor of the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Disability Pride Month. This free event will take… Read More
County Hosts Meetings for Community Input on Health Challenges
County Public Health Services organized two Community Input Sessions for residents to provide their insights on their local health challenges. The meetings will take place virtually on July 9 and… Read More
Battling Fires in the Heat
Imagine what it’s like for a firefighter to battle fires when the thermometer hits 80, 90 or even 100 degrees. It’s a challenge. Members of the Montgomery County Fire and… Read More
U.S. Adaptive Open Underway in Rockville
The U.S. Adaptive Open happens Monday through Wednesday in Rockville. Golfers with impairments from around the world — including Montgomery County — play their rounds at Woodmont Country Club. After… Read More
County Officials Call Federal Budget A ‘Moral And Fiscal Disaster’
The recent passing of President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” will negatively affect the 27,571 Montgomery County residents who qualify for free health insurance under the non-Modified Adjusted Gross Income… Read More
Keep Your 4th Safe
The County has strict rules about fireworks. All fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal for private use and possession. The ban includes the sale, possession, storage, and use of fireworks. The… Read More
County Looks To Foster Immigrant Mental Health
A trio of minority health initiatives in the County would like members of their communities to tell their stories. Under the project title Journeys Within 2025: Stories of Resilience and… Read More
3 Cases of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer Found In Montgomery County
Three of 62 white-tailed deer sampled during 2024 that tested positive for chronic wasting disease were found in Montgomery County, according to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Chronic wasting… Read More
Spotlight On Men’s Health
This may surprise some people. Most men do not like to go to a doctor. A study conducted by the Cleveland Clinic a number of years ago found 72 percent… Read More
The Heat Is on – How to Handle It
The first major heat wave of the summer hits the County this week. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning from 11:00 a.m. until 9 p.m. on… Read More