Montgomery Community Media

At what age should a parent take their daughter to the gynecologist? In this video Kathy Fowler talks with Dr. Shannam Dadger about when teenage girls should have their first gynecological visit and why this is so important to their health. The benefits of the HPV Vaccine are also discussed.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A recent proclamation by County Council Member Nancy Floreen is intended to raise awareness of breast cancer screening and to make residents aware of support services here in the county. Council member Nancy Navarro also addressed this important issue. Take a look. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery […]

There will be a Public Hearing on Safety and Health Challenges faced by immigrant workers on Friday, September 21 at 9:30 a.m. in the Silver Spring Civic Building. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett will make opening remarks followed by testimony from immigrant workers and occupational safety and health experts. Visit our PEG partner County Cable […]

Chan Robbins recently won his age division (75-79) at the Kentlands-Lakelands 5K on Sept. 1 in Gaithersburg.  He’s been running for decades and has logged thousands of miles. We asked him what advice he gives to people who are thinking about running. Take a look.

About 120,000 Montgomery County residents do not have health insurance. A new state law passed during the 2012 legislative session budgets $4 million in the current fiscal year to create and support two to four “health enterprise zones” in areas with existing health disparities among minority groups. Montgomery County Councilmember George Leventhal wants Montgomery County […]

Montgomery Week In Review guest Dr. Rachel Tellez of Community Clinic, Inc., talks about providing a “medical home” for residents in need in Montgomery County. CCI is a nonprofit, community-based health care agency which has been serving Montgomery County since 1969.

Montgomery County Health Officer Dr. Ulder Tilman recently briefed the Montgomery County Council. Topics include emergency preparedness, access to Montgomery Cares clinics and teen pregnancy.

It’s important to be on the lookout for ticks and Lyme disease when out and about these warmer months. Last year almost 300 cases of Lyme disease were reported in Montgomery County. For tips and more information, watch this interview with Mary Anderson of the county’s Health and Human Services department. For more information about […]

The fruits and vegetables likely to be the most contaminated with pesticide are called “the Dirty Dozen.” Health reporter Karen Owoc talks about the “Dirty Dozen” and when consumers are better off buying organic produce. The “Clean 15” conventionally grown fruits and vegetables with the least amount of pesticides are also presented.

Dr. Shabnam Dadger talks with Kathy Fowler about menopause and the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy. Dr. Shabnam answers the question, “When to use Hormone Replacement Therapy and when this therapy should not be used?” Take a look.