March is Red Cross Month
March is Red Cross month. This is the 80th year the country is marking the occasion. President Franklin Roosevelt made the designation in 1943 to bring more attention to the… Read More
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Taking Nature Black Conference Calls for Environmental Justice
People of color need to speak out, collaborate and learn to navigate the system in order to bring environmental justice to their communities, Keynote Speaker Dr. Jalonne White-Newsome said at… Read More
Bruskin Appointed to Head New County Office of Food Systems Resilience
Heather Bruskin, former director of the Montgomery County Food Council, was appointed to head the county’s first Office of Food Systems Resilience. That office will coordinate the county’s efforts to… Read More
Covid-19: 3 Years Later
It may seem hard to believe but it has been three years since doctors detected the first case of Covid-19 in Montgomery County. The date was March 5, 2020. It… Read More
Residents Participate in Q&A Following Fentanyl Presentation
MyMCM’s presentation ‘Fighting Fentanyl: A Call to Action’ hosted by Andrea Sarralde aired Tuesday evening. Residents were able to ask questions in a live Q&A session following the presentation. Host… Read More
Former Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park Ending its Role as Covid-19 Care Site
The former Washington Adventist Hospital site in Takoma Park that has been used as an COVID-19 care site will be decommissioned as of April 28, according to a news release… Read More
Council Agrees to Rework Proposed Ban on Gas Leaf Blowers
While the majority of Montgomery County councilmembers still want to ban the sale and use of gas leaf blowers, it apparently will take longer for that to happen. After a… Read More
Watch MCM’s Special Presentation: ‘Fighting Fentanyl: A Call to Action’
The synthetic drug fentanyl has created a youth crisis here in the county and all around our region. According to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), there has been a 120%… Read More
Meet Dr. Patricia Kapunan, MCPS’ Medical Officer
Covid-19, substance abuse, mental health issues. These are just some of the health challenges Montgomery County Public Schools medical officer, Dr. Patricia Kapunan, addresses on a daily basis. The County… Read More
Funcionario de Salud: Jóvenes Consumen Menos Drogas Ilícitas, pero más Opioides
Si bien los jóvenes usan menos drogas ilícitas en general, el uso de opioides ha aumentado, dijo la Oficial de Salud del Condado de Montgomery. “Estamos viendo una disminución en… Read More
Tips for Parents: Healthy Vision for Young Children
Many parents admittedly are learning on the job when their child is first born. While some read books, or information online, others rely on their own instincts to care for… Read More
Health Officer: Youth Using Fewer Illicit Drugs Overall, But More Opioids
While youth are using fewer illicit drugs overall, opioid use has increased, said Montgomery County’s Health Officer. “We’re seeing decreasing use of illicit substances overall, decreasing use of alcohol and… Read More