MCM Health Connect
MCM Health Connect is a project funded by the Healthcare Initiative Foundation aimed at raising awareness about the health issues affecting Montgomery County residents and highlighting the resources available to them. The goal of this platform is to direct attention to specific health issues, educate the public around health, and support the work of local healthcare providers and organizations.
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“Right from the Start” Event Supports Black Maternal Health
The fifth annual Right from the Start event is dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of Black women and children. The event takes place on Saturday, April 12 at… Read More
Black Mothers and Infants Face Higher Health Complications, Report Reveals
Black mothers and infants in Montgomery County face disproportionately higher rates of health complications, according to a report from the Office of Legislative Oversight. Commissioned by Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, the… Read More
County Sees Drop in Respiratory Viruses
The flu, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and Covid-19 still get some people sick in the region. However, the number of respiratory illnesses has dropped dramatically in recent weeks. The Centers… Read More
Measles Cases Top 600 Across the Country
Nationwide, the measles outbreak shows no signs of slowing down. The latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows measles has infected more than 600 people… Read More
‘Finer Womanhood Expo’ Focuses on Women’s Health and Wellness
The fifth Finer Womanhood Expo focused on women’s health and wellness last weekend at Montgomery College Germantown. The event was hosted by the Gamma Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter of the… Read More
Leaders Respond to Mass Layoffs at Health Agencies in County
On Tuesday, leaders responded to the administration’s mass layoffs of federal health and human services employees — including workers at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in White Oak. “Donald… Read More
Bird Flu Strikes Second County Backyard Flock
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced last week that the bird flu infected a second backyard flock of chickens in the county. The Department did not disclose the location… Read More
Program to Address Black Maternal, Child Health on April 12
Babies Born Healthy is the topic of Montgomery County’s 5th annual ‘Right from the Start’ event to support Black maternal and child health. The free event is set for Saturday, April… Read More
Former NIH Director Says ‘Gray Cloud is Looming’ Over Agency
Amid layoffs and funding cuts made by the federal administration, former National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Francis Collins said it is a “remarkably difficult time” for the agency.… Read More
Diabetes Alert Day
The fourth Tuesday every March is set aside as ‘Diabetes Alert Day’. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) designated the day in 1986. The group hopes to bring renewed awareness about… Read More
Job Fairs, Other Help For Fired Federal Workers
The harsh reality of federal government firings is still sinking in across Maryland and here in the County. Maryland is home to about 150,000 federal workers. More than 70,000 work… Read More
PTA to Board of Ed: Students and Teachers ‘are breathing in mold.’
On Tuesday the PTA President at New Hampshire Estates Elementary School made a video appeal to the Board of Education during their regularly scheduled meeting. Nancy Mcinerney pleaded with the… Read More