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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View More PostsLocations Throughout County Offering Free Meals During Summer
Schools and community organizations are offering free lunches at 144 locations throughout the summer for children 18 years or younger, According to Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS), the Summer Meals… Read More
Pepco Strives To Keep Electricity Running During Any Weather
Whether a power outage is due to a storm, balloon, downed airplane, lightning strike, chewing animal or fallen tree, Pepco’s emergency preparedness team and line crews stand ready to restore… Read More
County Issues Heat Emergency Alert Starting Saturday
The county will be under a Heat Emergency Alert beginning Saturday, June 22 and continuing through Sunday, June 23. The county’s Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS) issued… Read More
How to Cope with the Heat
The heat is on. It is sizzling right now on this first day of summer. Thursday marks the summer solstice. It is the longest day of the year with more… Read More
Bernadine Watson Shares Latest Work ‘Transplant’ at Gaithersburg Book Festival
Award-winning poet and author Bernadine (Dine) Watson discussed her latest work, “Transplant: A Memoir,” at the Gaithersburg Book Festival (GBF) on May 18. The book details Watson’s battle with kidney… Read More
MedStar Health, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Practice Life-Saving Techniques
MedStar Health, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Theta Omega Chapter and Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services joined together to offer a hands-on CPR/AED training event. The event was held at… 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
Wheaton Advisory Committee to Host ‘Supporting Youth in Crisis’ Town Hall
The Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee is hosting its second “Supporting Youth in Crisis” town hall from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m on Tuesday at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center. … Read More
Tax on Tobacco, Electronic Vaping Liquid Increases July 1
Beginning July 1, tobacco tax rates on cigarettes and other tobacco products will increase as will the sales and use tax rate on electronic smoking devices. The tax on a… Read More
Grown-Up Swimming League Kicks Off 2nd Season
The Grown-Up Swimming League in Montgomery County is about to make another big splash. The league kicks off its second season Sunday. Ten teams from the County will compete. The… Read More
Takoma Park Police Hold Diaper Drive to Change Lives
Takoma Park police officers are sponsoring their first diaper drive. The theme is Changing Lives One Diaper at a Time. The goal of the month-long time is to ease the… Read More
Doctor Advises to be Aware of Summer Health Threats
The summer months are nearly upon us. More and more people will spend their time outdoors. Some will sunbathe, while others will hike or do other forms of exercise. Unlike… Read More