Linkages to Learning’s Madeleyne Castaneda was recognized for her dedication and leadership by the MoCo Muslim Foundation and the Montgomery Muslim Council! Her work serving the community is truly admirable. County Exec. Marc Elrich helped present this well-deserved award.

CDC and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommend staying on track with routine vaccinations to help protect your child’s health from serious diseases.
#NIIW

Foster parenting allows children to experience safety and stability so they can heal and grow. Be the light for these young people in their darkest time. For more information visit us at montgomerycountymd.gov/fosterparent or email us at [email protected]

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

This year’s theme focuses on the impacts of climate change on occupational safety and health. Examples of impacts include heat stress, air pollution, and extreme weather events.

Learn more: tinyurl.com/2s3k66rr

Testicular cancer is most common in younger men, but fortunately has a high cure rate of 95%.

Learn how to perform a self-exam at this link: tinyurl.com/2p8pc94h

#TesticularCancerAwarenssMonth

When we invest in children, we are investing in our communities. When abuse or neglect cannot be prevented, support vulnerable families by becoming a foster parent. Visit montgomerycountymd.gov/fosterparent or email us at [email protected] for more info.

World Women’s Wellness Day began in 2021 to serve as a reminder for women to take care of themselves!

Use this as a reminder to do something for yourself today and look up different ways you can improve your health.

Last year, there were nine locally acquired cases of malaria in the U.S., including one in MD.

While the risk of locally acquired malaria is low in the U.S., these cases remind us how important it is to prevent mosquito bites. Learn more: tinyurl.com/ye236dxr

#MalariaDay

Today is National DNA Day, which celebrates the completion of the Human Genome Project and the discovery of the double helix! #DNADay24

Foster parenting allows children to experience safety and stability so they can heal and grow. Be the light for these young people in their darkest time. For more information visit us at montgomerycountymd.gov/fosterparent or email us at [email protected]

April 21-27 marks National Infertility Awareness Week®. It is a crucial time to acknowledge #infertility challenges and support those affected. Learn more: infertilityawareness.org
#NIAW2024 #LeaveYourMark2024

We are gearing up for our next Unite 2 Integrate Diabetes Coalition Meeting on May 16! Join us if you can by registering at: montgomerycountymd-gov.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Autism spectrum disorder occurs in all ethnic, racial, and economic groups. Throughout the month of April, learn more about autism: nimh.nih.gov/health/statist… #AutismAwareness Month #AutismAwareness

Happy Earth Day! Looking for ways to invest in our planet? Visit earthday.org/earth-day-tips/
#EarthDay

DYK? Chickpeas contain a huge number of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals and are also high in protein.
healthline.com/nutrition/chic…

It can be hard to know what to say when someone tells you they were sexually assaulted. Support survivors by listening to them and offering reassurance through their healing process. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/rwxuruhs
#SAAM
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There's still time to register for a meeting! Aspen Hill, Chevy Chase, and Gaithersburg are up next! Register at: tinyurl.com/3ykffzr3 or by calling 240-777-4385, M-F, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Can’t attend in-person? Vote online: tinyurl.com/ypat47ku

#CommunityHealth

Join us today until 2:30 PM at Seneca Valley High School, 19401 Crystal Rock Dr, Germantown, MD 20874, to learn how to enroll in health insurance through Maryland Health Connection. See you there! MD Health Connection Montgomery County DHHS #MontgomeryCountyHealthConnection #GetCovered

Garlic may have a strong odor, but it also has some very strong health benefits. For more information visit:
healthline.com/nutrition/11-p…

There's still time to register to attend a meeting! Register for one of the next 3 meetings here: tinyurl.com/3ykffzr3 or by calling 240-777-4385, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Can’t attend in-person? Vote online here: tinyurl.com/ypat47ku

#CommunityHealth