Protecting Yourself Against Mosquito-Borne Viruses
It is that time of year when people are seeing more mosquitoes flying around. That has raised concern about the potential of contracting a mosquito-borne virus. On Monday, the Maryland… Read More
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Maternal Health Resource Fair Set for Aug. 10 in Silver Spring
The county’s annual free maternal health resource fair will be Saturday, Aug. 10 at Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring. The “Right from the Start” fair is 11 a.m.-2 p.m.… Read More
County Cracking Down on Illegal Commercial House Parties
Multiple Montgomery County departments and agencies are collaborating to respond to illegal commercial house parties as they occur in the area. Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Earl Stoddard announced the… Read More
$250,000 Available in Grants for Certain Nonprofit Organizations
The Office of Grants Management is now accepting applications from qualified nonprofit organizations that provide direct services to community members. The amount, which has reached $250,000, is available through the… Read More
Funding Delays Effect Black Physicans and Healthcare Network
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
Non Citizen Pregnant Women Eligible For Healthcare Through Medicaid
Pregnant women who are not citizens may now be eligible for healthcare through Medicaid. The Healthy Babies Equity Act went into effect in Maryland this past Saturday, July 1. According… Read More
Grant Program Applications Open for Asian American and Pacific Islander Organizations
Montgomery County’s Asian American Health Initiative is now accepting applications for the Healthy Communities Fund grant program. This initiative, which is part of the Montgomery County Department of Health and… Read More
Directors Confirmed to Departments of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection
Dr. James Bridgers, who was Acting Director for the county’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), was unanimously appointed by the County Council as Director on Tuesday. Bridgers replaces… Read More
New Director Nominated for Department of Environmental Protection
A new director for the county’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has been nominated after the department’s former director moved on in 2021. County Executive Marc Elrich nominated Jon Monger… Read More
Elrich Recommends Dr. Bridgers for Director of Health and Human Services
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced Wednesday that he has recommended to the Montgomery County Council that Dr. James Bridgers be named director of the Department of Health and Human… Read More
Department of Health and Human Services Hosts Child Safety Resource Fair
Four programs from the Department of Health and Human Services are coming together to host the first Growing Up Healthy Child Safety and Resource Fair on May 20. The event… Read More
Narcan to Remain Free in County
At the end of March, the Federal Trade Commission announced Naloxone nasal spray, better known by the brand name Narcan, commonly used to reverse opioid overdoses, will soon become available… Read More