Understanding Job Loss Anxiety
According to Maryland’s Department of Labor, federal layoffs in the state this year add up to more than 5000 jobs. And many who still have their jobs face a lot… Read More
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What You Need to Know for Allergy Season
Allergy season is when airborne allergens—like pollen, mold, and dust—are at their highest levels. The severity and timing of allergy season depend on location, weather conditions, and which allergens trigger… Read More
White Oak Medical Center Expands
Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center in Silver Spring is growing. Last week, the hospital opened a new unit on its eighth floor. The unit will provide 30 more beds.… Read More
Rep. McClain Delaney Joins Women Legislators in Condemning Trump Administration
U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney (D-6) joined other members of the national Democratic Women’s Caucus to condemn what they call the chaos of the Trump Administration and explain how they… Read More
Health Expert: What to Expect From Trump Administration’s Potential Changes to U.S. Health Policy
President Donald Trump’s administration has initiated significant changes to U.S. health policies. The administration has expressed intentions to modify or repeal sections of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) potentially affecting… Read More
Maryland Health Connection: Enrollment Deadline is January 15
Maryland Health Connection is the state’s official health insurance marketplace, providing a platform for residents to compare and enroll in health insurance plans, as well as determine eligibility for financial… Read More
Migration to Market
In this compelling story, Aisha Sowe, MCM BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow, takes us on a journey into the heart of Montgomery County’s food system. Through her research, Aisha… Read More
Code Orange Air Quality Forecast for Wednesday
Tuesday, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) forecast Wednesday’s air quality to be in the Code Orange range. The air is unhealthy for sensitive groups to breathe. Anyone with… Read More
MCPS’ Elimination of Chief Medical Officer Causes Concern
When the public school year gets under way in Montgomery County, parents, teachers, and students will notice some big changes. A $30 million budget shortfall forced the school system to… Read More
Maternal Health Resource Fair Set for Aug. 10 in Silver Spring
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
County Offering Free Back-to-School Vaccinations
Montgomery County officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated now before the back-to-school rush begins in late August and early September. The first day of school for MCPS… Read More
Argentine Health Delegation Visits Mary’s Center in Silver Spring
A health delegation from Argentina’s private and public sectors visited Mary’s Center Clinic on Wednesday in Silver Spring to learn about the U.S. health system and explore avenues for research,… Read More