MCM Health Connect
MCM Health Connect is a project funded by the Healthcare Initiative Foundation aimed at raising awareness about the health issues affecting Montgomery County residents and highlighting the resources available to them. The goal of this platform is to direct attention to specific health issues, educate the public around health, and support the work of local healthcare providers and organizations.
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The Fight Against Childhood Cancer
Childhood cancer impacts thousands of children in the United States each year. While cancer in a child is rare compared to adults, the disease can strike, and cause unspeakable heartbreak… Read More
County Awards Grants to Groups That Distribute Food
In hopes of increasing access to healthy locally produced food, Montgomery County’s Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR) and the Office of Grants Managment awarded $750,000 in grants. The six… Read More
‘Right From the Start’ Event Promotes Healthy Pregnancies and Childhood in Black Communities
Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) hosted its fifth annual “Right From the Start” event on April 12 to support the health and well-being of Black children… Read More
Spotlight On Parkinson’s Disease
April is Parkinson’s disease awareness month. Last Friday, people marked World Parkinson’s Day to bring attention to this neurodegenerative disease of the nervous system. The disease is named after James… Read More
Report Highlights Persistent Health Disparities for Black, Hispanic Residents
A new report from Montgomery County’s health department shows Black and Hispanic residents continue to face significant health disparities. The report, “Health in Montgomery County 2013–2022”, provides a detailed overview… Read More
“Right from the Start” Event Supports Black Maternal Health
The fifth annual Right from the Start event is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of Black women and children. The event takes place on Saturday, April 12 at… Read More
Black Mothers and Infants Face Higher Health Complications, Report Reveals
Black mothers and infants in Montgomery County face disproportionately higher rates of health complications, according to a report from the Office of Legislative Oversight. Commissioned by Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, the… Read More
County Sees Drop in Respiratory Viruses
The flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and Covid-19 still get some people sick in the region. However, the number of respiratory illnesses has dropped dramatically in recent weeks. The Centers… Read More
Measles Cases Top 600 Across the Country
Nationwide, the measles outbreak shows no signs of slowing down. The latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows measles has infected more than 600 people… Read More
‘Finer Womanhood Expo’ Focuses on Women’s Health and Wellness
The fifth Finer Womanhood Expo focused on women’s health and wellness last weekend at Montgomery College Germantown. The event was hosted by the Gamma Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter of the… Read More
Leaders Respond to Mass Layoffs at Health Agencies in County
On Tuesday, leaders responded to the administration’s mass layoffs of federal health and human services employees — including workers at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in White Oak. “Donald… Read More
Bird Flu Strikes Second County Backyard Flock
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced last week that the bird flu infected a second backyard flock of chickens in the county. The Department did not disclose the location… Read More