Montgomery Talks: Travis Gayles on Declining Cancer Rates
We talk with Dr. Travis Gayles, Montgomery County health officer, about declining cancer rates. And even though the rates are falling, what does that mean if you or a loved… Read More
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Gaithersburg High School to Host Marijuana Forum
Montgomery County will hold an informational session on marijuana December 14 in Gaithersburg. The interactive forum will be led by legal, health policy, and medical experts. Topics will include the… Read More
Bethesda Hosts Annual 10K Turkey Chase
The 37th Annual Turkey Chase will be run on Thanksgiving Day in Bethesda. The event offers four different races suitable for runners of different ages and abilities. There is a… Read More
Montgomery County Offers Assistance to Residents During Open Enrollment Period
Open enrollment for people getting their health and dental insurance through Maryland Health Connection (MHC) began Friday, Nov. 1. MHC is Maryland’s official health insurance marketplace. Residents may visit MarylandHealthConnection.gov … Read More
Drug Take Back Day Will Accept Vaping Pens
Collection sites for Saturday’s Drug Take Back Day will be accepting more than just prescription drugs. They’ll be accepting vape pens and e-cigarette devices. The service is free and anonymous.… Read More
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day Set for Oct. 26
Montgomery County residents can safely dispose of expired, unwanted or unused prescriptions from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, a day set aside as the National Prescription Drug… Read More
Comptroller Launches Vaping Study Task Force
Because of the growing number of reports about serious illnesses, lung disease and deaths attributable to vaping, Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Wednesday he is creating a task force to examine… Read More
Ongoing Opioid Crisis Addressed in Press Conference
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined the county’s Opioid Intervention Team to address the ongoing crisis in a press conference Friday in Rockville. Jacqueline Fleming, who’s been in recovery from… Read More
Empleados de MCPS Ahora Tienen Acceso Gratuito a las Instalaciones Recreativas del Condado
Todos los empleados de tiempo completo de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS) tienen acceso ilimitado a todas las instalaciones recreativas y acuáticas del condado. El concejal Gabe… Read More
Disparidades Raciales en la Cobertura de Atención Médica
La falta de seguro de salud significa más que enfrentar facturas costosas para pagar por enfermedades catastróficas. Puede significar algo tan simple como hacerse un control de la presión arterial.… Read More
Healthy Montgomery 2023 Goals Released
A plan of action for making Montgomery County healthier has recently been released by local health officials. The Healthy Montgomery 2023 plan provides objectives for improving the health of all… Read More
Racial Disparities in Health Care Coverage
Lacking health insurance means more than facing expensive bills to pay for catastrophic diseases. It can mean something as simple as getting a blood pressure check. And in Montgomery County,… Read More