For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 8, 2026 From the Office of Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles, chair of the Council’s Health and Human Services Committee, is taking immediate…
Category: Health
News and updates about Health in Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County Health Officials Urge Residents to Take Preventive Measures Amid Rise in Respiratory Viruses – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Maryland Health Department Recommends the Use of Masks in Health Care Facilities Montgomery County health officials are advising residents to take preventive measures as respiratory…
Sayles’ HHS Tour Signals Healthcare Coverage Cliff Ahead – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Tuesday, December 30, 2025 From the Office of Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles In an impactful closing to 2025, Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles successfully concluded a week-long tour of the…
Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Announces Countywide Health and Human Services Tour Following Appointment as New HHS Committee Chair – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Thursday, December 11, 2025 From the Office of Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles will launch a weeklong tour of key health and human services facilities and community…
Councilmember Natali Fani-González Honored with State’s Distinguished Advocate for Healthful Living Award – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Monday, November 17, 2025 Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González has been named the recipient of the Distinguished Advocate for Healthful Living Award by the Society of Health and Physical…
Advisory: Press Conference Showcasing School-Based Behavioral Health Services
Advisory: Press Conference Showcasing School-Based Behavioral Health Services November 14, 2025 What: (MCPS), in partnership with the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human…
Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on Nov. 6, 2025 – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Committee will review Office of Legislative Oversight report examining County call centers responding to mental health crisis calls The joint Health and Human Services (HHS)…
Now You Know: Drug Prevention
Sometimes parents need to have difficult conversations… Making the choice to live free from drugs, alcohol and tobacco is one of the best decisions a young person can make. These substances can…
Montgomery County Council President Stewart to be Joined by Department of Health and Human Services Team Members for Briefing on Oct. 14 at 1 p.m. – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Monday, October 13, 2025 ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 13, 2025—On Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 1 p.m., Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart will hold a briefing to discuss Council and…
Montgomery County Officials to Give Project Update on Behavioral Health Diversion Center on Wednesday, Oct. 29 in Rockville – Mocofeed
For Immediate Release: Monday, October 6, 2025 Montgomery County officials will host a project update on the planned “Diversion Center” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Leggett Executive Office Building (LEOB) auditorium in…