Weight and Healthy Pregnancies
Thinking about having a baby? The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is urging women to participate in an anonymous survey about healthy weight management before their pregnancy… Read More
Liz Feldman
Liz Feldman has worked as a writer and producer for more than 40 years in local TV news. She worked for WUSA-TV in the mid-1980s, NBC-4 in the 1990s and 2000s, WJLA-TV from 2010 to 2014, and Fox 5 from 2010-2022. She is currently working as a free-lance writer and producer for CNN. Feldman also is a college professor. She teaches at Montgomery College and the University of Maryland. She has previously taught for American University, George Washington University, and Northwestern University. Feldman has lived in Montgomery County since 1989. She is married and has three children, and four grandchildren.
Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Disease
A groundbreaking effort is under way to try to break the cycle of chronic diseases in families and communities of color in Montgomery County. The non-profit group Global Sustainable Partnerships,… Read More
Spotlight on Heart Health
Keeping your heart healthy and strong, that is the message a number of groups in Montgomery County are sending during the month of February, which marks American Heart Month. These… Read More
Health Impact: The Power of Love
Love is in the air. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and this year people are expected to open their wallets more and shower the people they love with… Read More
Healthy Tips for American Heart Month
February marks American Heart Month. That is when the country highlights heart disease. President Lyndon Johnson, who suffered numerous heart attacks during his life, issued the first proclamation in 1964. … Read More
MCPS Hosting Fentanyl and Narcan Training Forum on Jan. 28
Fentanyl use — especially among young people — is a growing health problem around the country and in Montgomery County. That is why Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in partnership… Read More
MCPS ‘Student Strong’ App Set to Debut
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will soon debut a new app focusing on mental health that students and parents can access. The app is called ‘Student Strong’. The app will… Read More
Homegrown County Health Officer Takes On New Challenge
Montgomery County’s new health officer, Dr. Kisha Davis is a long-time county resident. Her family has deep roots in the community and she wants to continue its legacy of service.… Read More
Getting to Know Dr. Kisha Davis, Montgomery County’s New Health Officer
Montgomery County has a new health officer, Dr. Kisha Davis. She began her new job on December 12th. She takes over for James Bridgers who served as acting health officer… Read More
Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Help Save Lives
The collapse and resuscitation of Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin during Monday night’s football game against the Cincinnati Bengals has brought renewed attention to an important life-saving device known as… Read More
Covid-19: Reflecting Back on 2022, Still A Problem But A Hopeful Turn
When the calendar flipped to 2022, Covid-19 was a menace as Montgomery County, the state of Maryland, and the rest of the country dealt with an explosion in cases fueled… Read More
Flu Cases Move From ‘Very High’ to ‘High’ in Maryland
The number of flu cases is still rising around the country but the outbreak in Maryland has slowed a touch. The Maryland Department of Health’s Flu Dashboard reports as of… Read More