Bringing Attention to Substance Use and Overdoses
Substance use and overdose can affect anyone. It remains a health risk across the country and here in Montgomery County. On August 29, the County will mark International Overdose Awareness… Read More
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Emergency Preparedness Fair Set for Wednesday in Rockville
The National Cancer Institute hosts its 10th annual Community Emergency Preparedness Fair Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 9605 Medical Center Drive in Rockville. The Office of Emergency… Read More
County Offers Free Online Diabetes Management Program Starting Sept. 12
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the Maryland Living Well Center of Excellence, will offer a free six-week online Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) starting… Read More
La Eliminación del Cargo de Director Médico de MCPS Causa Preocupación
Cuando comience el año escolar en el condado de Montgomery, los padres, maestros y estudiantes notarán algunos cambios importantes. Un déficit presupuestario de $30 millones que obligó al sistema escolar… Read More
MCPS’ Elimination of Chief Medical Officer Causes Concern
When the public school year gets under way in Montgomery County, parents, teachers, and students will notice some big changes. A $30 million budget shortfall forced the school system to… Read More
Feria de Recursos de Salud Materna el 10 de Agosto en Silver Spring
La feria anual gratuita de recursos de salud materna del condado se llevará a cabo el sábado 10 de agosto en el Holy Cross Hospital, en Silver Spring. La feria… Read More
Maternal Health Resource Fair Set for Aug. 10 in Silver Spring
The county’s annual free maternal health resource fair will be Saturday, Aug. 10 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. The “Right from the Start” fair is 11 a.m.-2 p.m.… Read More
Heat Wave Spikes Deaths and Illnesses
With the usual spate of 90 degrees days behind us and no end in sight, the Maryland Health Department issued its year-to-date report on the state’s heat related deaths and… Read More
Free Back to School Vaccines Available
The start of the 2024-2025 school year in Montgomery County is less than a month away. Parents already are thinking about what they need to get done before the first… Read More
YMCA Helping Kids Learn to Swim with Free Lessons
Swimming is a life-time skill, and yet many children and adults do not know how to do it. That is why the YMCA in Silver Spring is stepping up to… Read More
Lakes Frank, Needwood Tested for Harmful Algal Blooms
Water samples taken at Lake Needwood and Lake Frank are being studied to determine if levels of blue-green algae are rising. According to Montgomery Parks, signs of microcystin have been… Read More
El Condado Organiza una Sesión sobre Salud Pública el 30 de Julio
La Comisión de Salud Pública de Maryland, en colaboración con el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos del Condado de Montgomery, llevará a cabo una sesión pública de 6:30 a… Read More