Montgomery County State’s Attorney John McCarthy talks about the effort to get more state funding for heroin addiction treatment in Montgomery County. Related:
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June 1, 2015 |
May 8, 2015 |
Drug Take-Back Day Nets 530 Pounds of Unwanted Prescription Drugs
On May 2, the Montgomery County Police Department, the Chevy Chase Village Police Department, the Gaithersburg Police Department, and the Takoma Park Police Department conducted a Prescription Drug Take-Back Day at multiple locations and netted hundreds of pounds of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs. Law enforcement agencies participating in the event collected approximately 530 pounds […]
May 2, 2015 |
Five Things to Know Today, May 2, in Montgomery County
Here’s your daily rundown of the events and stories that people are talking about today, May 2nd, in Montgomery County: 1. Eagle Scouts: A Gaithersburg troop will celebrate the advancement of four Eagle scouts today. 2. Drug Take Back Day: Montgomery County Police officers have set up locations across the county today for residents to […]
May 1, 2015 |
Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday (VIDEO)
On Saturday, May 2 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., several Montgomery County law enforcement agencies will be conducting a Prescription Drug Take-Back day at multiple locations. Montgomery County Police Cpl. Rebecca Innocenti explains how it works. This is a safe, free and anonymous opportunity to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs. This […]
April 16, 2015 |
Police Conduct Drug Take-Back Day May 2
Montgomery County law enforcement agencies want your unused, unwanted or expired prescription drugs. They are hosting a Drug Take-Back day Saturday, May 2 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. There will be nine drop-off locations throughout Montgomery County. These locations will accept prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications only. Liquids, illicit drugs, needles, sharps and syringes cannot […]
March 11, 2015 |
Workshop: What Parents Need to Know About Teen Substance Abuse
A workshop to promote prevention of substance abuse among teens in Montgomery County is scheduled to take place on March 16 at 7 p.m. at the Northwood High School in Silver Spring. The coalition Many Voices for Smart Choices– a partnership between Montgomery County Health and Human Services Prevention Office and the Collaboration Council For […]
February 28, 2015 |
Zalgen Labs Plans to Ramp Up Production for Ebola Test (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Zalgen Labs’ co-founder Dr. Luis Branco said as the newly approved rapid diagnostic test for Ebola hits the market he will need to ramp up production at his startup company. Related:
February 27, 2015 |
“This is A Game Changer For Ebola” (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Zalgen Labs’ co-founder Dr. Luis Branco said the approval of a rapid diagnostic test for Ebola is a gamechanger. Related:
February 27, 2015 |
Zalgen Labs Co-Founder Plans Return Work Trip to Africa (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Dr. Luis Branco said he plans to return to Eastern Sierra Leone sometime this year to continue work on the recently approved rapid diagnostic test for the Ebola virus. Despite progress, he said there are always more questions to answer. Related:
February 27, 2015 |
Dr. Luis Branco: “I Was Exposed to a Lot of Ebola in the Lab” (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Zalgen Labs’ co-founder Dr. Luis Branco talks about his work on the rapid diagnostic test for Ebola late last year in Africa and what happened when he returned to the United States. The World Health Organization approved a rapid diagnostic test for Ebola last week. Related:
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