Trone Withdraws from Debate Due to Health Concerns
U.S. Rep David Trone withdrew from a scheduled debate with Angela Alsobrooks Sunday due to health concerns. In a statement posted on X, Trone’s team tweeted “Last night followed an… Read More
U.S. Rep David Trone withdrew from a scheduled debate with Angela Alsobrooks Sunday due to health concerns. In a statement posted on X, Trone’s team tweeted “Last night followed an… Read More
Montgomery County was ranked one of the healthiest counties in Maryland and in the U.S., according to the annual County Health Rankings (CHR) report. The CHR, a collaboration between the… Read More
Employers in the county will be prohibited from asking job applicants about sexual and reproductive health information. County councilmembersĀ passed a bill Tuesday to, according to council documents, “flatly prohibit” employers… Read More
A health and social wellness agency received funding to expand a school-based community mental health program. The Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA) received a $2.5 million grant to expand its… Read More
Incidents of COVID and the flu are increasing in Montgomery County as are visits to urgent care and emergency rooms. The rates are the highest they have been since about… Read More
A new crisis mental health care center opened in White Oak. Compass Health Center provides services to adolescents, young adults and adults in areas like trauma, OCD, school refusal, depression… Read More
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced in a press release Tuesday they will begin providing sexual health services at a new Upcounty Sexual Health &… Read More
According to a WalletHub study released Wednesday, outcomes for Maryland youth rank higher than 44 other states. The six states with more favorable outcomes include Massachusetts (#1), New Hampshire (#2),… Read More
Montgomery County’s health department has reported a positive case of locally acquired malaria. According to health officials, the infected person is a Maryland resident who lives in the National Capital… Read More
Monday, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) forecast Tuesday’s air quality to be in the Code Orange range. Fine particles from the wildfires in Canada are contributing to the… Read More
Expect more hazy skies Wednesday and Thursday due to increased levels of fine particle pollution from both the wildfires in Canada and fireworks from the past few days. According to… Read More
Due to the poor air quality caused by wildfires in Canada, Montgomery County Public School officials and other agencies advise staying indoors, if possible. Thursday is considered a Code Red… Read More