Montgomery Community Media

La Doctora Anna María Izquierdo de la organización Care for Your Health, advierte sobre la importancia de protegerse al salir de casa, el uso debido del cubre bocas o mascarillas y guantes, los cuidados que debe tener en cuenta mientras visita un supermercado, y lo que debe hacer al regresar a casa para evitar contagiarse […]

Today is Tuesday, July 30 and we are celebrating three random holidays: International Day of Friendship, National Cheesecake Day, and National Father-in-Law Day. In the meantime, here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Night One of CNN’s Democratic Debate: The first of CNN’s two-night Democratic primary debate is tonight at 8 p.m. […]

A report released by the Latino Health Initiative of Montgomery County found that health disparities continue to be a public health issue facing the Latino community in the county. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett joined the county’s Latino Health Steering Committee early Wednesday for the release of the third edition of a health status report […]

Ama Tu Vida or Love Your Health Festival was held on June 7 at the Veteran’s Plaza in Silver Spring. County residents received free screenings to check blood pressure, cholesterol, vision and more. All provided by local hospitals, community clinics and health organizations.

The Ama Tu Vida [Love your health] Festival, an ongoing effort to educate the Latino community about ways to adopt a healthy lifestyle, took place on June 7 at the Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring. Event-goers received screenings to check their blood pressure, cholesterol, vision, and more provided by local hospitals, community clinics, and health organizations. “We […]

Montgomery County’s Latino Health Initiative is hosting the annual “Love Your Life Health Fair,” on Sunday, June 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at Veterans Plaza in Silver Spring. Participants will be able to receive free blood pressure, cholesterol, sugar and vision screenings. For more information call 240.777.4173.