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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Air Conditioners Now Working in Senior Complex in Gaithersburg
Residents in a senior citizen complex in Gaithersburg who have been without air conditioning during much of this hot summer no longer need to deal with the excessive heat. Nine… Read More
Heat Advisory In Effect from 11 am to 8 pm
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for central, north central, and northern Maryland, as well as certain parts of northern Virginia This warning will be in… Read More
Free Back-to-School Vaccines for Montgomery County Students
With the school year approaching, it’s important to keep your children up-to-date on their required vaccinations. In Montgomery County, that just got one step easier. Background: On Wednesday, Montgomery County… Read More
Gov. Moore Announces Streamlined Benefits Application Process
On Tuesday, Governor Wes Moore announced the new Maryland Benefits One Application. It’s designed to help Maryland residents apply for benefits. “The One Application ensures the people of our state… Read More
Christmas in July at the Children’s Inn at NIH with MCPD
Today Montgomery County Police officers will visit the Children’s Inn at the National Institute of Health for their annual “Christmas In July” celebration. During this event, officers will escort Santa… Read More
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