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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Monkeypox Virtual Town Hall to Focus on Black Community
Montgomery County health officials, in partnership with the African American Health Program and the Office of Community Partnerships, will host a virtual monkeypox town hall on Oct. 10 at 6… Read More
Officials Still Concerned About Severe Infections as COVID-19 Moves Toward Endemic Phase
Montgomery County health officials are still worried about severe cases of COVID-19 as they say the pandemic is moving to a more endemic phase. There were 162 new cases reported… Read More
MCPS to Host Mental Health Awareness Week in October
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Montgomery County School Psychologists’ Association will host Mental Health Awareness programming the week of Oct. 10-15. The weeklong hybrid event will feature daily… Read More
Colorful Fentanyl, Designed to Resemble Candy, Found in Maryland
Multicolored fentanyl pills that are designed to tempt young people has been found in Maryland. Called rainbow fentanyl, the drugs look like candy but are so potent that teens have… Read More
County to Offer Free ‘Trap Soul Cycling’ Program
Active Montgomery is offering a free ‘Trap Soul Cycling’ program for residents starting Monday, Oct. 3, through Monday, Nov. 7. It will only be available for those who are 18… Read More
First Head of County Aging and Disability Services Dies
John “Jay” Kenney, the county’s first chief of Aging and Disability Services, died Thursday morning. He had been diagnosed in the summer of 2019 with ALS, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. “Jay… Read More
Maryland Expands Monkeypox Vaccine Eligibility
All Maryland residents who have had multiple or unknown sexual partners in the last two weeks are now eligible for the monkeypox vaccine, the Maryland Department of Health (MDOH) announced… Read More
Annual Charity Polo and Jazz Event to Benefit Black Mental Health Alliance
The 6th Annual Celebrity Charity Polo and Jazz Event presented by Grandiosity Events will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Congressional Polo Club in Poolesville. A portion of the… Read More
Tell Your Physician If You Have Long COVID Symptoms, Officials Advise
People should talk to their physicians if they have symptoms of long COVID, officials advise. “Yes, if you are experiencing long COVID symptoms you absolutely should talk to your physician,”… Read More
Council Committees to Discuss Open Health Officer Position
Montgomery County Council committees will hold a joint session this month to discuss the status of the open county health officer position. The council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO)… Read More
County Using Bivalent COVID-19 Booster Vaccine
Montgomery County provides an updated COVID-19 booster shot for residents ages 12+. County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) booster clinics will administer a bivalent vaccine that offers protection… Read More
Monkeypox Virtual Town Hall to Focus on Latino Community
Montgomery County health officials are partnering with the Latino Health Initiative to host a virtual monkeypox town hall meeting on Monday, Sept. 12 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Health officials… Read More