Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is encouraging residents to take simple precautions to prevent illness caused by infected ticks, as warmer weather…
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Maryland Department of Health Urges Marylanders to Take Action to Reduce Asthma Triggers During Asthma Awareness Month
Per the Maryland Department of Health: Following Governor Wes Moore’s proclamation of May as Asthma Awareness Month, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is urging Marylanders to have an Asthma Action…
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Number of Montgomery County Residents Experiencing Homelessness Increased by 313 Since Last Year
Per Montgomery County: The number of adults and children experiencing homelessness in Montgomery County increased by 313 people since last year, according to the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG)…
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Montgomery County Minority Health Programs Release ‘Minority Voices 2022: Our Mental Health Journey’; Report Highlights Mental Health Needs of Minority Residents
Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County’s three minority health initiatives/programs (MHIP), which are part of the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), have released a report on the mental health…
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‘Growing Up Healthy’ Child Safety and Resource Fair to be Hosted by Four DHHS Programs on Saturday, May 20, in Wheaton
Per Montgomery County: Four Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) programs are joining efforts to host the first-ever “Growing Up Healthy Child Safety and Resource Fair” from…
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Per the Maryland Department of Health: Following Governor Wes Moore’s proclamation of May as Tickborne Disease Awareness Month in Maryland, the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today launched a Tickborne Disease…
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Montgomery County to Host Online Annual Spring Forum Focusing on Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment on Thursday, May 18
Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will host its annual mental health and substance use disorder spring forum from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, May…
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Governor Moore Signs Legislation that Solidifies Protections for Reproductive Rights, Protects the Rights of Transgender Marylanders, and Establishes an Adult-use Cannabis Market
Per the State of Maryland (5.3.23): Governor Wes Moore today presided over the Moore-Miller Administration’s fourth bill signing, a day dedicated to protecting the rights of all Marylanders. The governor…
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Montgomery County Produces Nation’s First Health Care Providers’ Handbook on Hindu Patients
Per Montgomery County: Coinciding with the celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, The Health Care Providers’ Handbook on Hindu Patients was released today marking a major initiative by Montgomery County…
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State of Maryland to Purchase Substantial Amount of Mifepristone to Protect Essential Health Care Access for Women
Per the State of Maryland (4.14.23): The Moore-Miller Administration and Maryland Department of Health (MDH) today announced a partnership for the purchase of a substantial amount of mifepristone to protect essential…
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