New Concerns After Measles Death in Texas
Measles is to blame for the death of a school-aged child in West Texas. Health authorities confirmed the death on Wednesday. They say the child was not vaccinated. This is… Read More
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El Condado Ofrece Servicios para los Trabajadores Afectados por las Reducciones Federales de la Fuerza Laboral
El Condado de Montgomery ofrecerá recursos para salud mental, asistencia alimentaria y servicios de cuidado infantil como respuesta a las reducciones federales de la fuerza laboral implementadas por la administración… Read More
County Providing Services for Workers Impacted by Federal Workforce Reductions
Montgomery County will be providing resources for mental health, food assistance and childcare services in the wake of federal workforce reductions enacted by the Trump administration. Those in need of… Read More
Update On Flu Outbreak
Flu season keeps marching on. Here is an update on the influenza outbreak circulating around the country and in the County. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says… Read More
Keeping Your Heart Healthy
This month, doctors and other medical professionals are trying to raise awareness about heart disease. Former President Lyndon Johnson designated February as American Heart Month in 1964. Many people wonder… Read More
El Impacto en la Salud Mental Frente a los Cambios en la Política de Inmigración
Los cambios recientes en las políticas de inmigración pueden tener un impacto profundo en la salud mental de las personas inmigrantes y sus familias, según expertos. Estos efectos varían dependiendo… Read More
Learn CPR for American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month and the American Heart Association (AHA) is placing a special emphasis this year on training people to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The Heart Association estimates… Read More
Maryland Flu Cases ‘Very High’
If you have the flu or know someone who has the virus, you are not alone. Maryland is experiencing an explosion in cases in recent weeks. Statewide data shows flu… Read More
White Oak Medical Center Expands
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring is growing. Last week, the hospital opened a new unit on its eighth floor. The unit will provide 30 more beds.… Read More
Viajes Gratuitos en Lyft Disponibles el Domingo del Super Bowl
El Programa Regional de Alcohol de Washington (WRAP, por sus siglas en inglés) ha presentado su campaña inaugural Super Bowl SoberRide para prevenir la conducción en estado de ebriedad en… Read More
Rep. McClain Delaney Joins Women Legislators in Condemning Trump Administration
U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-6) joined other members of the national Democratic Women’s Caucus to condemn what they call the chaos of the Trump Administration and explain how they… Read More
Free Lyft Rides Available on Super Bowl Sunday to Keep Roads Safe
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP) has introduced its inaugural Super Bowl SoberRide campaign to prevent drunk driving in the Greater Washington area. The program will provide free Lyft rides… Read More