May is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. The country first observed the date in 1949 to educate the public about mental illness and reduce the stigma surrounding conditions such as… 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.
Fentanyl Overdoses Update; Upcoming Narcan Training
Fentanyl overdoses in Montgomery County remain a thorny and dangerous problem. The fire department reports through the first two months of the year that they have responded to 98 suspected… Read More
Novavax Covid-19 Vaccine Update
Novavax is still producing and updating its Covid-19 vaccine. The Gaithersburg-based company debuted its vaccine in July 2022. That was more than two years after several other companies rolled out… Read More
General Assembly Wraps Session, Approves Health Care Bills
The Maryland General Assembly wrapped up its 90-day legislative session on Monday, April 10th. A number of health related bills passed both chambers. The bills are now headed to Governor… Read More
Group Seeks Greater Health Equity in Elrich Budget
This week the County Council will hold public hearings on County Executive Mark Elrich’s proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year starting July 1. One group, the National Center for… Read More
Health Connect: Springtime Allergies Kicking In
It’s that time of year. Seasonal allergies are kicking in, and people who dread the spring when pollen fills the air, and leaves are growing back on trees are feeling… Read More
Health Connect: Classes to Combat Diabetes
The battle against diabetes is far from over. That is why Holy Cross Health, the non-profit health care system, is offering classes to combat the disease. Potentially Deadly Disease Simply… Read More
March is Red Cross Month
March is Red Cross month. This is the 80th year the country is marking the occasion. President Franklin Roosevelt made the designation in 1943 to bring more attention to the… Read More
Covid-19: 3 Years Later
It may seem hard to believe but it has been three years since doctors detected the first case of Covid-19 in Montgomery County. The date was March 5, 2020. It… Read More
Meet Dr. Patricia Kapunan, MCPS’ Medical Officer
Covid-19, substance abuse, mental health issues. These are just some of the health challenges Montgomery County Public Schools medical officer, Dr. Patricia Kapunan, addresses on a daily basis. The County… Read More
Tips for Parents: Healthy Vision for Young Children
Many parents admittedly are learning on the job when their child is first born. While some read books, or information online, others rely on their own instincts to care for… Read More
Screen Time’s Impact on Eyesight
Several studies conducted in recent years are raising alarms about the amount of screen time children are exposed to on a daily basis. Research from the Centers for Disease Control… Read More