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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
Maryland Health Connection is the state’s official health insurance marketplace, providing a platform for residents to compare and enroll in health insurance plans, as well as determine eligibility for financial… Read More
In this compelling story, Aisha Sowe, MCM BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ Digital Storytelling Fellow, takes us on a journey into the heart of Montgomery County’s food system. Through her research, Aisha… Read More
Tuesday, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) forecast Wednesday’s air quality to be in the Code Orange range. The air is unhealthy for sensitive groups to breathe. Anyone with… Read More
When the public school year gets under way in Montgomery County, parents, teachers, and students will notice some big changes. A $30 million budget shortfall forced the school system to… Read More
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
Montgomery County officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated now before the back-to-school rush begins in late August and early September. The first day of school for MCPS… Read More
A health delegation from Argentina’s private and public sectors visited Mary’s Center Clinic on Wednesday in Silver Spring to learn about the U.S. health system and explore avenues for research,… Read More
U.S. Rep David Trone withdrew from a scheduled debate with Angela Alsobrooks Sunday due to health concerns. In a statement posted on X, Trone’s team tweeted “Last night followed an… Read More
Montgomery County was ranked one of the healthiest counties in Maryland and in the U.S., according to the annual County Health Rankings (CHR) report. The CHR, a collaboration between the… Read More
Employers in the county will be prohibited from asking job applicants about sexual and reproductive health information. County councilmembers passed a bill Tuesday to, according to council documents, “flatly prohibit” employers… Read More
A health and social wellness agency received funding to expand a school-based community mental health program. The Jewish Social Services Agency (JSSA) received a $2.5 million grant to expand its… Read More