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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Mold Issues Continue to Plague School District
Mold and poor ventilation continued to plague some Montgomery County Public School buildings as students returned to the classroom. “We have a number of schools that we are monitoring very… Read More
Drug Overdose Victims Remembered in Community Vigil
Family, friends, loved ones and county officials gathered Thursday night at the 10th annual International Drug Overdose Awareness Day Remembrance Ceremony in Rockville. The theme of the event was Picking… Read More
Your Fall Vaccine Guide: What’s Changing with COVID, the Flu and More
As fall approaches, many Montgomery County residents are being urged to stay on top of their annual vaccinations by healthcare experts. However, unlike in years past, the U.S. Department of… Read More
Outbreak of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
It is a childhood illness that often is not top of mind for many parents. However, when children contract hand, foot, and mouth (HFM) disease they can experience a lot… Read More
Red Cross Encourages Platelet Donations
The American Red Cross of the National Capital and Greater Chesapeake Region recently received a special guest from Ohio. Al Whitney is a man on a mission. He is trying… Read More
‘It’s Incredible.’ Parent Reacts to Mold at County Schools, While Superintendent Vows to Fix the Problem
This summer’s rain, heat and high humidity caused mold to grow throughout many Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). “It’s one of the issues we dealt with this summer,” said MCPS… Read More
Suburban Hospital Back to Normal After Power Surge
Suburban Hospital in Bethesda is functioning normally as of Monday afternoon after nearby lightning Sunday caused a power surge. It disrupted equipment at the hospital, according to fire and rescue… Read More
Public Safety Fair Coming in September to Wheaton
The Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security will hold the free “Ready Montgomery” fair on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Wheaton Regional Park. “Emergencies and disasters can strike at… Read More
County Official: ‘Go Forth and Vaccinate’
Although there has been a decrease in the number of Montgomery County residents getting vaccinated at immunization clinics and school-based health and wellness centers, it is too early to tell… Read More
Free Groceries, Fresh Produce for MoCo Residents this Wednesday
This Wednesday, the Manna Choice Market at the Grove will provide free groceries and fresh produce to Montgomery County residents. In partnership with the Manna Food Center, the Market offers… Read More
County Hosts Remembrance Ceremony for International Overdose Awareness Day
The county will recognize the losses of people who died by drug overdose at the upcoming Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Memorial Plaza. In honor of International Overdose… Read More
‘Something I Will Never Forget’ – Billy Goat Hiker Tells MCM about Chopper Rescue
It was supposed to be an outdoor adventure — a hike on the C&O Canal’s Billy Goat Trail. But for one hiker who wishes to remain anonymous, it became a… Read More