Montgomery County hospitals may have to accept patients from other jurisdictions if their capacity runs out, County Executive Marc Elrich said at a media briefing Wednesday. According to the county’s COVID-19 data dashboard, about 77% of hospital beds are occupied as of Wednesday, indicating a low risk of transmission. However, Elrich warned residents not to […]

La Iniciativa Latina de Salud junto a otras siete organizaciones comunitarias en el condado de Montgomery están trabajando arduamente, y gracias al programa “Por Nuestra Salud y Bienestar” aprobado unánimemente  por el Concejo del condado, han logrado educar, crear consciencia, hacer pruebas de Covid-19 gratis y en general cuidar la salud de los hispanos altamente […]

Los residente del estado de Maryland que no tiene seguro de salud pueden inscribirse antes del 15 de diciembre a través de Maryland Health Connection. Según la entidad, 9 de cada 10 residentes de Maryland que se inscribieron a través de Maryland Health Connection recibieron ayuda financiera, y se ha incrementando el número de personas […]

A man was rescued Tuesday morning after his ATV capsized on the Potomac River, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Chief Spokesperson Pete Piringer. He was suffering from hypothermia and was taken to a hospital, Piringer told MyMCMedia. The man was apparently operating an amphibious ATV, which is more suitable for still-water, like a […]

El tercer episodio de Small Business Network en Español trata a fondo el programa conocido como las 3R (Relanzar, Reabrir y Reimaginar), prestamos para producción local y el fondo de ayuda para restaurantes. Así mismo, trae la historia de dos empresarios hispanos que han tenido que aplicar las 3R a su estrategia de negocio para […]

In this episode of Studio 501c3, Carson Henry, executive director of the Youth and Family Services arm of the YMCA, talks with host Kim Jones about the social services his office makes available to the community. Henry explains that the YMCA is more than a gym and a pool. Studio 501c3 focuses on the nonprofit organizations […]

“Take Me Home, Country Roads” was a big hit for Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Denver in 1971, peaking at number two on the Billboard charts. It is considered Denver’s signature song and became one of West Virginia’s official state songs in 2014 but the song has strong Montgomery County roots. Two of […]

Kim Jones hosts Studio 501c3, a show that focuses on the nonprofit organizations in Montgomery County working to build supportive communities every day. This episode features JCADA, a Montgomery County nonprofit established to support victims of power-based violence. Executive Director Amanda Katz and Jones discuss JCADA’s programs to assist victims to become empowered and live safely, […]

Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud 690,000 personas murieron por causas relacionadas con el VIH en 2019. El 1 de diciembre, la OMS se unió para rendir homenaje a todo el personal que presta servicios relacionados con el VIH, e instar a los dirigentes y a los ciudadanos de todo el mundo a congregarse […]

Gov. Larry Hogan will provide an update on the COVID-19 surge in Maryland Tuesday at 4 p.m. Watch it here: Hogan’s address will be streamed live on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Today at 4 p.m., l will hold a press conference to provide updates on our response to the new surge of COVID-19. Watch live […]