Health Connect

April is Parkinson’s disease awareness month. Last Friday, people marked World Parkinson’s Day to bring attention to this neurodegenerative disease of the nervous system. The disease is named after James… Read More

Un nuevo informe del departamento de salud del condado de Montgomery muestra que los residentes afroamericanos e hispanos continúan enfrentando importantes disparidades en materia de salud. El informe, “Salud en… Read More

A new report from Montgomery County’s health department shows Black and Hispanic residents continue to face significant health disparities. The report, “Health in Montgomery County 2013–2022”, provides a detailed overview… Read More

The fifth annual Right from the Start event is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of Black women and children. The event takes place on Saturday, April 12 at… Read More

Black mothers and infants in Montgomery County face disproportionately higher rates of health complications, according to a report from the Office of Legislative Oversight. Commissioned by Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, the… Read More

The flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and Covid-19 still get some people sick in the region. However, the number of respiratory illnesses has dropped dramatically in recent weeks. The Centers… Read More

Dos residentes de Maryland que viajaron recientemente al extranjero dieron positivo en la prueba de sarampión, informaron las autoridades sanitarias. Los casos corresponden a residentes del condado de Prince George… Read More

Nationwide, the measles outbreak shows no signs of slowing down. The latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows measles has infected more than 600 people… Read More

The fifth Finer Womanhood Expo focused on women’s health and wellness last weekend at Montgomery College Germantown. The event was hosted by the Gamma Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter of the… Read More

On Tuesday, leaders responded to the administration’s mass layoffs of federal health and human services employees — including workers at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in White Oak. “Donald… Read More

The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced last week that the bird flu infected a second backyard flock of chickens in the county. The Department did not disclose the location… Read More

Babies Born Healthy is the topic of Montgomery County’s 5th annual ‘Right from the Start’ event to support Black maternal and child health. The free event is set for Saturday, April… Read More