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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D.C. Health Warns of Confirmed Measles Case
D.C. Department of Health officials warn of a confirmed measles case from an international traveler at Dulles Airport who arrived at Dulles Airport and took the Metro earlier this month.… Read More
Shepherd’s Table’s New Logo Highlights Its Culinary Programs
Shepherd’s Table in Silver Spring sports a new look as it aims to let the community know it not only feeds the hungry but helps them gain marketable culinary skills.… Read More
Taking The Plunge-Free and Low Cost Swimming Lessons
The YMCA in Silver Spring will once again offer free swimming lessons this summer. The chapter received a grant from YUSA. The money can fund up to 150 swimmers. However,… Read More
Summer Health Tips
Many people cannot wait for the official start of summer. They look forward to spending time outdoors and soaking up the sun. However, the summer months can present some unique… Read More
Will FDA’s AI Tool ‘Elsa’ Improve Medical Care?
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it has launched Elsa, a generative Artificial Intelligence tool. Elsa is designed to help employees work faster and more efficiently. It… Read More
Understanding Job Loss Anxiety
According to Maryland’s Department of Labor, federal layoffs in the state this year add up to more than 5000 jobs. And many who still have their jobs face a lot… Read More
County Honors 56 Lives Lost at Homeless Memorial
At one point in his life, Patrick Sugrue was working with Arnold Palmer and giving golf lessons to former President George Herbert Walker Bush. But injuries and “so many different… Read More
Grown-Up Swimming League Returns
Splish, splash, get your goggles on and ready to go: the Grown-Up Swimming League is about to kick off its third season in the County. The league started during the… Read More
Mobile Health Clinic Hits the Road
The County has officially launched a new initiative elected leaders and community members say will help expand health care in underserved neighborhoods. Last Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich, representatives from… Read More
African American Health Program to Hold 11th Annual Community Day
Montgomery County’s African American Health Program (AAHP) will offer health screenings, employment resources, a blood drive, health workshops and activities for all ages at their 11th annual Community Day on… Read More
Understanding Children’s Mental Health
From the start children’s health is often measured by physical growth. How many pounds they weigh, how tall they are. But as the medical field now recognizes children’s mental health… Read More
Celebrating the County’s Nurses
Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, and Mary Breckinridge are among some of the most famous nurses in U.S. history. During the month of May, people across the country honor these pioneers… Read More