The county will recognize the losses of people who died by drug overdose at the upcoming Remembrance Ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 28, at Memorial Plaza. In honor of International Overdose… Read More
The Montgomery County Police Department, Recreation Department, Department of Transportation, Department of Health and Human Services and many other county offices received Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties… Read More
The County has officially launched a new initiative elected leaders and community members say will help expand health care in underserved neighborhoods. Last Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich, representatives from… Read More
On Thursday, during confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) confronted RFK Jr.… Read More
It is that time of year when people are seeing more mosquitoes flying around. That has raised concern about the potential of contracting a mosquito-borne virus. On Monday, the Maryland… Read More
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
Multiple Montgomery County departments and agencies are collaborating to respond to illegal commercial house parties as they occur in the area. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard announced the… Read More
The Office of Grants Management is now accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to community members. The amount, which has reached $250,000, is available through the… Read More
The Black Physicians and Healthcare Network (BPHN) is providing a key service in the County. It has helped connect nearly 1,700 residents with dozens of medical professionals since the program… Read More
Pregnant women who are not citizens may now be eligible for healthcare through Medicaid. The Healthy Babies Equity Act went into effect in Maryland this past Saturday, July 1. According… Read More
Montgomery County’s Asian American Health Initiative is now accepting applications for the Healthy Communities Fund grant program. This initiative, which is part of the Montgomery County Department of Health and… Read More
Dr. James Bridgers, who was Acting Director for the county’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), was unanimously appointed by the County Council as Director on Tuesday. Bridgers replaces… Read More