Pets’ Positive Impact on Human Health
Many people have a pet, but may not realize the health benefits they receive when they own a dog, cat, or other animal. Dr. Fabian Sandoval is the President and… Read More
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Elrich Recommends Dr. Bridgers for Director of Health and Human Services
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced Wednesday that he has recommended to the Montgomery County Council that Dr. James Bridgers be named director of the Department of Health and Human… Read More
Los Estudiantes Ahora Pueden Llevar el Medicamento Narcan en la Escuela
Los estudiantes ahora pueden llevar Narcan en las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery (MCPS). Los funcionarios de salud y seguridad de MCPS anunciaron que los estudiantes pueden llevar Narcan… Read More
Students Can Now Carry Narcan at School
Students are now allowed to carry Narcan in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). MCPS, health and safety officials announced Monday that students can carry Narcan in schools under new guidance,… Read More
Northwood High Teacher is American Kidney Fund Ambassador
Northwood High School teacher and former head football coach Dennis Harris, who has received a new kidney and pancreas, will be lobbying Congressmembers Wednesday as an American Kidney Fund Ambassador.… Read More
100 Year Olds Offer Life Advice
On Friday, May 12, the Department of Recreation held the first ever luncheon for county residents 100 years and more. Seventy-six centenarians accepted the invitation, and the event broke a… Read More
Over 60 Students In Need Will Get Free Eye Exams Saturday
Yearly eye exams are a critical part of health care. However, some people in the community cannot afford this important service or pay for eye glasses. Groups Step In To… Read More
Feria de Recursos Sobre Seguridad Infantil
Cuatro programas del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos se están uniendo para organizar la primera Feria de Recursos y Seguridad Infantil, Growing Up Healthy Child, el 20 de mayo.… Read More
Department of Health and Human Services Hosts Child Safety Resource Fair
Four programs from the Department of Health and Human Services are coming together to host the first Growing Up Healthy Child Safety and Resource Fair on May 20. The event… Read More
Miles de Residentes Podrían Perder la Cobertura de Medicaid
Miles de residentes del condado de Montgomery podrían perder la cobertura de Medicaid cuando termine la emergencia federal de salud pública por el COVID-19. La semana pasada, los líderes recordaron… Read More
Covid 19: From Pandemic to Endemic
Covid-19 is in a new phase. It has moved from a pandemic to an endemic. The Biden administration lifted the public health emergency on Thursday, May 11th. That comes just… Read More
Thousands of Residents Could Lose Medicaid Coverage
Thousands of Montgomery County residents could lose Medicaid coverage as the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency ends. Last week, leaders reminded residents renewal conditions are changing. About 17,000 people may… Read More