Norovirus Cases Are Rising In Maryland
Norovirus is on the rise across the United States and in Maryland. The latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an increase in confirmed outbreaks… Read More
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Tips to Deal With Snow, Ice and Cold
The combination of bitterly cold temperatures and snow on the ground can present some health challenges for people in our region. The forecast over the next few days will keep… Read More
Taller Virtual Gratuito sobre el Manejo de la Diabetes a Partir del Miércoles 15 de Enero
El programa de Salud Comunitaria y Poblacional del Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (DHHS) del condado de Montgomery, en asociación con el Centro de Excelencia Maryland Living Well, ofrece… Read More
Blair Students Take Home Top Honors at ‘Save A Student’ Summit
Erol Kalayoglu and Zachary Carter, juniors at Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, walked away with both first place and fan favorite honors for their video in the Montgomery… Read More
First 2 MoCo Babies Born During Wee Hours of New Year’s Day
It took only 13 minutes for the birth center at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove to welcome its first new baby of 2025. The Silver family of Rockville greeted their new… Read More
Add Donate Blood to New Year’s Resolutions
People are making their New Year’s resolutions as the calendar flips from 2024 to 2025. The American Red Cross is hoping more people will donate blood in the coming year.… Read More
Alcohol Use Up Since the Pandemic
Within days people in the County will usher in the holidays and celebrate the New Year. Many people will lift a glass or two of alcohol to mark these occasions.… Read More
Alerta de Frío Extremo
El condado de Montgomery ha emitido una alerta de frío extremo el jueves 19 de diciembre. Se espera que la sensación térmica baje por debajo de los 32 grados Fahrenheit,… Read More
County Issues Extreme Cold Alert for Thursday
Montgomery County has issued an Extreme Cold Alert from 2 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19. The wind chill is expected to drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, creating… Read More
Explore Summer Camp Options at 2 Fairs in January
Montgomery County Recreation will host two free summer camp fairs in January to help families plan summer activities. The first fair takes place Sunday, Jan. 5, from 1 to 4… Read More
Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Some people are feeling the ‘winter blues’ this time of year. After all, it is colder and gloomier outside. It gets darker earlier compared with other seasons. People impacted negatively… Read More
County Health Officer: If Experiencing Postpartum Depression, Ask for Help
New parents and anyone who is pregnant or their loved one needs to learn about postpartum depression and how to best seek help, according to Montgomery County Health Officer Dr.… Read More