Maryland Flu Cases ‘Very High’
If you have the flu or know someone who has the virus, you are not alone. Maryland is experiencing an explosion in cases in recent weeks. Statewide data shows flu… Read More
Dr. Kisha Davis
Suspected Case of Bird Flu Detected in the County
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced Thursday preliminary testing shows a case of “highly pathogenic” H5N1 in a Montgomery County backyard flock. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary… Read More
Tips to Deal With Snow, Ice and Cold
The combination of bitterly cold temperatures and snow on the ground can present some health challenges for people in our region. The forecast over the next few days will keep… Read More
County Health Officer: If Experiencing Postpartum Depression, Ask for Help
New parents and anyone who is pregnant or their loved one needs to learn about postpartum depression and how to best seek help, according to Montgomery County Health Officer Dr.… Read More
Informe: Disparidades Raciales y Geográficas sobre Salud Materna e Infantil
Los datos del informe recién publicado sobre la salud materna e infantil en el condado de Montgomery de 2012 a 2021 “revelan grandes disparidades en los resultados relacionados con el… Read More
County Reports Racial, Geographic Disparities in Pregnancy Outcomes
Data from the newly released Maternal and Infant Health in Montgomery County from 2012 to 2021 “reveals great disparities of pregnancy-related outcomes among population subgroups based on race/ethnicity and geographic… Read More
Chief Health Officer: Number of Overdose Deaths Drop in 2024
Overdose deaths in Montgomery County are down significantly this year, according to Chief Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis. At this week’s county council meeting, reports showed that overdose deaths in… Read More
County Offers Fans for Those Suffering During High Temperatures
With temperatures predicted to be in the 90s throughout this week and into next, Montgomery County is offering free fans and helpful advice. To receive a fan, call the Department… Read More
Female County Councilmembers Celebrate Women Who Advocate
More than 225 women gathered at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown to celebrate International Women’s Day and to discuss ways to bring more women into positions of power.… Read More
County Health Officer Discusses Her Book, Reflects on Family’s Legacy
Dr. Kisha Davis, Montgomery County’s health officer and a Quince Orchard native, is also an author. Her book “The Making of a Pearl” tells the story of her grandmother, 105-year-old… Read More
Los casos de influenza y COVID-19 aumentan, pero aún no se consideran altos
Los casos de influenza y COVID-19 están aumentando en el condado de Montgomery con más visitas a la salas de emergencias y de atención de urgencia. Las tasas son las… Read More
COVID, Flu Rates Rising But Still Not Considered High
Incidents of COVID and the flu are increasing in Montgomery County as are visits to urgent care and emergency rooms. The rates are the highest they have been since about… Read More