COVID-19 Continues Slight Uptick
COVID-19 metrics continue to slightly increase, according to county officials. “Our society and the media is moving away from this virus as if it’s gone, it’s not actually gone,” County… Read More
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El Condado se Enfoca en el Problema Continuo de la Inseguridad Alimentaria
La inseguridad alimentaria sigue siendo un problema apremiante para decenas de miles de personas que viven en el condado. El ejecutivo del condado, Marc Elrich, y el concejo dicen que… Read More
County Focuses on Continuing Problem of Food Insecurity
Food insecurity remains a pressing problem for tens of thousands of County residents. County Executive Marc Elrich and the County Council say they are committed to finding workable solutions. They… Read More
Rockville Biotech Company Working to Find Cure for HIV Goes Public
A Rockville company that only started in June is going public through a business combination with 10X Capital Venture Acquisition Corp. III. American Gene Technologies (AGT) in Rockville ramped up… Read More
Officials Monitor Increase in Covid-19 Cases
It is possible you may know someone who has contracted Covid-19 recently. The County, the state of Maryland, and the country are seeing an increase in cases. Health leaders say… Read More
Sunday Program Will Address Maternal, Infant Mortality in Black Community
Combatting maternal and infant mortality in the black community remains an important goal for the County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). This Sunday, several DHHS programs will host… Read More
August Campaign Aims at Eliminating Truck, Bus Idling
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments launched a three-week campaign Monday aimed at reducing vehicle idling “Turn Your Engine Off” is designed to educate truck and bus drivers about the… Read More
Vigil and Resource Fair Will Recognize International Overdose Awareness Day
Montgomery County will commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day on Thursday, Aug. 31 with a resource fair and vigil. The 8th annual event also kicks off Montgomery Goes Purple’s recognition of… Read More
County Offers Vaccination Clinics for Students Heading Back to School
Maryland law requires students to be vaccinated against a variety of diseases. With school starting in less than a month, Montgomery County is urging parents to review their children’s immunization… Read More
Updated COVID-19 Booster Expected This Fall
An updated COVID-19 booster shot is expected to be available in coming months. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Manager Sean O’Donnell noted Wednesday that Montgomery County is still in the “low… Read More
‘Right from the Start’ Event Focuses on County Health Disparity
In Montgomery County, fetal and infant losses occur at a higher rate in the Black community. In 2022, Black births accounted for 35 percent of fetal and infant losses, but… Read More
Mary’s Center Celebra 15 Años de Servicio en Montgomery con Planes de Expansión
Mary’s Center celebró 15 años de brindar servicio a la comunidad en el condado de Montgomery, y sigue creciendo con la promesa de continuar ayudando a quienes dependen de estos… Read More