The state of Maryland leads the nation as the fifth most populous area for people living with sickle cell disease, an inherited genetic blood disorder that prevents oxygen from flowing… Read More
For families traveling to Bethesda from as far away as South America, The Children’s Inn at NIH becomes their home for the holidays as their young children undergo treatment for… Read More
An acting superintendent for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) has been named as Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight deals with a medical condition that required hospitalization. McKnight is home now, she… 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
Montgomery County Councilmembers Hans Riemer and Will Jawando introduced a bill that would require all county employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or face losing employment, with exemptions for… Read More
Montgomery College will require staff and students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, per a release from the college. Exemptions are possible for medical and religious reasons. All faculty and… Read More
A Paint Branch High School teacher was placed on paid administrative leave for one day after disobeying face mask requirements more than once at the school, according to a letter… Read More
Potomac Boy Scout Joel Berinstein gathered a group of fellow scouts and volunteers to put together 304 care packages for veterans staying in VA Hospitals. Body wash, shampoo, conditioner, combs,… Read More
What’s in Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine? Dr. David Marcozzi, COVID-19 Incident Commander for the University of Maryland Medical System, explained the answer to Marylanders at a press conference with Gov. Larry… Read More