Officials Monitor Increase in Covid-19 Cases
It is possible you may know someone who has contracted Covid-19 recently. The County, the state of Maryland, and the country are seeing an increase in cases. Health leaders say… Read More
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Sunday Program Will Address Maternal, Infant Mortality in Black Community
Combatting maternal and infant mortality in the black community remains an important goal for the County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This Sunday, several DHHS programs will host… Read More
August Campaign Aims at Eliminating Truck, Bus Idling
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments launched a three-week campaign Monday aimed at reducing vehicle idling “Turn Your Engine Off” is designed to educate truck and bus drivers about the… Read More
Vigil and Resource Fair Will Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day
Montgomery County will commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, Aug. 31 with a resource fair and vigil. The 8th annual event also kicks off Montgomery Goes Purple’s recognition of… Read More
County Offers Vaccination Clinics for Students Heading Back to School
Maryland law requires students to be vaccinated against a variety of diseases. With school starting in less than a month, Montgomery County is urging parents to review their children’s immunization… Read More
Updated COVID-19 Booster Expected This Fall
An updated COVID-19 booster shot is expected to be available in coming months. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager Sean O’Donnell noted Wednesday that Montgomery County is still in the “low… Read More
‘Right from the Start’ Event Focuses on County Health Disparity
In Montgomery County, fetal and infant losses occur at a higher rate in the Black community. In 2022, Black births accounted for 35 percent of fetal and infant losses, but… Read More
Mary’s Center Celebra 15 Años de Servicio en Montgomery con Planes de Expansión
Mary’s Center celebró 15 años de brindar servicio a la comunidad en el condado de Montgomery, y sigue creciendo con la promesa de continuar ayudando a quienes dependen de estos… Read More
Mary’s Center Celebrates 15 Years With Plans to Expand
Mary’s Center celebrated 15 years and still growing strong Friday with a vow to continue helping the minds, bodies and souls of those who depend on it for low-cost health… Read More
Proyecto de Ley para Crear un Programa de Registro Voluntario del 9-1-1
La concejal Dawn Luedtke presentó el proyecto de ley 33-23, para establecer un programa de registro voluntario 9-1-1, y mejorar la respuesta de emergencia, al permitir que el público brinde… Read More
El Condado Declara Estado de Emergencia por Ola de Calor de Jueves a Sábado
El condado de Montgomery se encuentra bajo estado de emergencia por ola de calor, entre las 11 a.m. del jueves hasta las 9 p.m. del sábado. Durante su conferencia de… Read More
Bill Introduced to Create Voluntary 9-1-1 Registry Program
Councilmember Dawn Luedtke introduced Bill 33-23, which would establish a voluntary 9-1-1 registry program that would improve emergency response by allowing the public to provide personal and medical information to… Read More