Living Legend Ida Pearl Green Passes Away at Age 106
Ida Pearl Green was honored as a Montgomery County Living Legend during the Juneteenth Celebration in 2022. She was recognized for her life of service to her community. Ida Pearl… Read More
Dr. Kisha Davis
Informe Destaca Disparidades Persistentes en la Salud de los Afroamericanos e Hispanos
Un nuevo informe del departamento de salud del condado de Montgomery muestra que los residentes afroamericanos e hispanos continúan enfrentando importantes disparidades en materia de salud. El informe, “Salud en… 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
New Concerns After Measles Death in Texas
Measles is to blame for the death of a school-aged child in West Texas. Health authorities confirmed the death on Wednesday. They say the child was not vaccinated. This is… Read More
Update On Flu Outbreak
Flu season keeps marching on. Here is an update on the influenza outbreak circulating around the country and in the County. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says… Read More
Maryland Flu Cases ‘Very High’
If you have the flu or know someone who has the virus, you are not alone. Maryland is experiencing an explosion in cases in recent weeks. Statewide data shows flu… Read More
Suspected Case of Bird Flu Detected in the County
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced Thursday preliminary testing shows a case of “highly pathogenic” H5N1 in a Montgomery County backyard flock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary… Read More
Tips to Deal With Snow, Ice and Cold
The combination of bitterly cold temperatures and snow on the ground can present some health challenges for people in our region. The forecast over the next few days will keep… Read More
County Health Officer: If Experiencing Postpartum Depression, Ask for Help
New parents and anyone who is pregnant or their loved one needs to learn about postpartum depression and how to best seek help, according to Montgomery County Health Officer Dr.… Read More
Informe: Disparidades Raciales y Geográficas sobre Salud Materna e Infantil
Los datos del informe recién publicado sobre la salud materna e infantil en el condado de Montgomery de 2012 a 2021 “revelan grandes disparidades en los resultados relacionados con el… Read More
County Reports Racial, Geographic Disparities in Pregnancy Outcomes
Data from the newly released Maternal and Infant Health in Montgomery County from 2012 to 2021 “reveals great disparities of pregnancy-related outcomes among population subgroups based on race/ethnicity and geographic… Read More
Chief Health Officer: Number of Overdose Deaths Drop in 2024
Overdose deaths in Montgomery County are down significantly this year, according to Chief Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis. At this week’s county council meeting, reports showed that overdose deaths in… Read More