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
Health Connect
‘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
La Feria de Seguridad Pública Llegará en Septiembre a Wheaton
La Oficina de Gestión de Emergencias y Seguridad Nacional del Condado de Montgomery llevará a cabo la feria gratuita “Preparados Montgomery” el sábado 13 de septiembre en el Parque Regional… 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
Support Organization Reflects on Disability Pride Month
As Disability Pride Month comes to an end, Director of Communications and Development, Katy Barrett, looks at the challenges facing Seeking Employment, Equality, and Community for People with Developmental Disabilities’… Read More
Another Heat Wave Hits the Region
The heat is back. The second major heat wave of the summer is hitting the region over the next few days. Temperatures will reach into the 90s but combined with… Read More
Spotlight on Minority Mental Health
The stigma associated with seeking medical assistance for a mental health issue is often heightened in communities of color. The late Bebe Moore Campbell understood that very well. She was… Read More