
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 PostsConservation Group Demonstrates Effects of Road Salt Pollution
To wrap up “Winter Road Salt Awareness Week,” the Izaak Walton League hosted an event Friday in Gaithersburg about smart salt use as well as the negative effects of road… Read More
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
Coping With Stress and Anxiety Post-Inauguration
President Trump has been in office for a little more than a week, and some people in the County are feeling anxious, scared, and upset. Denise Dewhurst is a full… Read More
Alsobrooks Questions RFK Jr.’s Views on Vaccines
On Thursday, during confirmation hearings for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) confronted RFK Jr.… Read More
Wegmans Issues Health Alert for Frozen Chicken Nuggets
Wegmans has issued a public health alert for its frozen, fully cooked chicken nuggets due to possible bone contamination. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)… Read More
Health Expert: What to Expect From Trump Administration’s Potential Changes to U.S. Health Policy
President Donald Trump’s administration has initiated significant changes to U.S. health policies. The administration has expressed intentions to modify or repeal sections of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) potentially affecting… Read More
Free Virtual Event Showcases Resources for Older Adults
Montgomery County’s Commission on Aging (COA) will host a free virtual event on Thursday, Jan. 30, from 2 to 3 p.m. The event will highlight programs and resources designed to… Read More
Wheaton Ice Arena to Close for Renovations in Spring
Montgomery Parks will close Wheaton Ice Arena from mid-April 2025 to early October 2025 for refrigeration system upgrades. The closure will suspend all public skating sessions, camps, programs, and rentals… Read More
Maryland Ranks 3rd in Nation for High Cost of Smoking
Smoking imposes significant financial burdens on individuals in Maryland, ranking the state third-highest in the nation for smoking-related costs, according to a recent WalletHub study. The study reveals that Maryland… Read More
First U.S. Bird Flu Death Raises Concerns
Last week, the Louisiana Health Department reported the first U.S. death from bird flu. That has caused new concerns about the H5N1 virus, and whether the country is staring at… Read More
COVID-19 Hospitalizations Rise
The county is experiencing seasonal highs in flu cases and a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations. COVID-19 hospitalizations have doubled over the past two weeks, County Executive Marc Elrich said during… Read More
Keeping Your New Year’s Resolution to Lose Weight
The calendar has flipped to 2025, and many people are still trying to stick to their New Year’s resolutions. One of the most common resolutions people make is to lose… Read More