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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35% of County Residents Are Food Insecure
Food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., region continues to rise. According to the newly released 2025 Hunger Report by Capital Area Food Bank, 35% of Montgomery County residents are dealing… Read More
Adventist Doctor: Shutdown Affects Hospital Reimbursements, Not Patient Care
By carefully monitoring expenses and keeping a close eye on the number of medical tests ordered, the staff at AdventistHealthCare is prepared to weather the effects of the federal shutdown.… Read More
Amid Shutdown, Gov. Moore, Maryland State & County Officials Vow to Help Residents Pay for Health Care
Maryland officials vowed to help residents afford and keep their health insurance despite the federal government’s failure to renew federal health care tax credits. During a visit to the Silver… Read More
‘Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism’: Health Officer Shuts Down Trump, RFK Jr. Claims
Montgomery County’s health officer shut down recent claims from President Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. connecting vaccines and Tylenol to autism. ‘Political Voices’… Read More
‘Very Upsetting’: Autism Advocates Speak Out About Links to Tylenol
Autism advocates are speaking out after President Donald Trump linked Tylenol use to autism. “These are misleading statements that are not based in science, very similar to the information that’s… Read More
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