Healthy Montgomery

May is Lupus Awareness Month. Help support the millions of people living with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect any part of the body. It's time to shine a light on this invisible illness. #MakeLupusVisible #LupusWarriors

Únase a la campaña de prevención de golpe de calor del Equipo de Revisión de Fatalidades Infantiles del Condado de Montgomery (CFR). El objetivo de CFR es proporcionar educación sobre la prevención del golpe de calor vehicular pediátrico.

Join The Montgomery County Child Fatality Review Team’s (CFR) heatstroke prevention campaign. CFR’s goal is to provide education about preventing pediatric vehicular heatstroke. A simple habit can prevent tragedy: always check the back seat before locking your car.

Happy National Physical Education and Sports Week! For local classes and recreational facilities, look here: montgomerycountymd.gov/montgomery-cou…

Move More Month encourages us to be more physically active. Lucky for us, Montgomery County has a lot of resources! See what’s available at the links below. montgomerycountymd.gov/rec/ montgomeryparks.org/parks-trails/t… @MontgomeryCoMD

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

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work. This year’s theme focuses on ensuring a healthy psychosocial working environment. This includes things like workload and working on time, role clarity, autonomy, and support. Learn more: tinyurl.com/t9j4ubb8

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 Source: tinyurl.com/5n92cje3 @MontgomeryCoMD

While the risk of locally acquired malaria is low in the U.S., World Malaria Day reminds us how important it is to prevent mosquito bites. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2vk96hbm #WorldMalariaDay @MontgomeryCoMD

Warmer temps signal the return of some of the most annoying pests: mosquitos and ticks. Learn about mosquito prevention and illnesses at: tinyurl.com/46j3abck #FightTheBite @MontgomeryCoMD

More than 75,000 children in the U.S. develop severe sepsis every year. This week, we honor the survivors and remember those we've lost. #PediatricSepsisWeek To learn more about pediatric sepsis, click here: yalemedicine.org/conditions/sep…

Today, we celebrate Earth Day, take a moment to appreciate the beauty of our planet. #EarthDay2026 Visit one of Montgomery's beautiful parks for more information, check out: montgomeryparks.org

This week is National Library Week! Find your joy at a local library in Montgomery County: montgomerycountymd.gov/library/

National Infant Immunization Week is the perfect time to check your child’s records. Call your pediatrician today to ensure they are on track with their well-child visits. If your child needs vaccinations, Montgomery County can help, montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/PH…

Today is National Transgender HIV Testing Day. You can find support and testing in Montgomery County. Locate free, rapid HIV testing at this link: montgomerycountymd.gov/hiv/testing.ht…

Everyone can benefit from physical activity. Use this resource to find safe ways to get active and move your way. health.gov/moveyourway #MoveMoreMonth

April is Stress Awareness Month. Even if you feel like you have everything under control, you don’t need to navigate tough stuff alone. Call 988 for resources and help. Click here for more information about managing stress: tinyurl.com/2jnfz9bv @MontgomeryCoMD

On this day in 1817, the American School for the Deaf opened & American Sign Language (ASL) was created! We celebrate by thanking places for signing, using gestures, writing notes, & being kind & patient to communicate with those who are deaf or hard of hearing. #CelebrateASL

It's #AlcoholAwarenessMonth a time to learn the risks of alcohol misuse & its impact on individuals & communities. Whether it’s recognizing signs of drinking too much, preventing underage drinking or knowing where to seek support, resources are available: samhsa.gov/alcohol

Join Montgomery County Fire and Rescue as they provide life-saving education! Event is limited to ages 12+. This training is for educational purposes only and does not provide certification. 📅 April 19 | 1-3 PM 🔗 Register: surveymonkey.com/r/LNSYH5Q @MontgomeryCoMD