Public Health
2026-27 Respiratory Season Evidence & Recommendations
On September 2, the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Vaccine Integrity Project (VIP), announced the release of an independent evidence review to inform respiratory virus immunization recommendations for the 2026-27 season. These recommendations were developed by: American Academy of Pediatrics (<19 years of age) American Academy of Family Physicians (≥19 years of age and health care personnel)…
Read MoreCan Methadone be Effectively Provided in Primary Care?
New and old evidence from abroad says yes. The US would need a system overturn. Jasleen Salwan M.D., M.P.H., F.A.S.A.M. Key points In the US, methadone treatment for opioid addiction is only available through specialty clinics. Other countries allow primary care providers to prescribe methadone, to be dispensed at community pharmacies. A new study from…
Read MoreThis September, Recovery Happens Together in Montgomery County
September is National Recovery Month, established in 1989 to promote evidence-based treatment and recovery practices and to celebrate the millions of Americans who are living in recovery from substance use disorders. The 2026 campaign carries the theme that recovery from addiction happens together, with SAMHSA framing meaningful human connection as central to resilience and long-term…
Read MoreMaryland Measles Outbreak: Cases Triple Before School
UPDATE: August 28, 2026 This article was originally published July 17, 2026, when Maryland had confirmed 9 measles cases. The situation has changed substantially. The update below reflects current case counts and the formal outbreak declaration issued by MDH on August 25, 2026. Maryland is now in an active measles outbreak. The Maryland Department of…
Read MoreBack to School, Back to the Basics: The 2026 Vaccine Landscape
Home › Archive for Public Health The weeks before school starts have always been a natural checkpoint for childhood immunizations. This year, that conversation is more important than ever, and it is more complicated. Federal vaccine policy has shifted in ways that are creating real confusion for patients and families. Your role as a trusted…
Read MoreCounty Commission on Health Vacancy
Home › Archive for Public Health County Executive Marc Elrich Seeks Applicants for Commission on Health County Executive Marc Elrich is seeking applicants to fill seven vacancies on the Commission on Health, for consumer and provider representatives. All members must reside or have a primary place of business in Montgomery County. The majority of the…
Read MoreSummer Health Watch
July and August bring two of the most consistent clinical challenges of the year — heat-related illness and tick-borne disease. Both are preventable, both are underdiagnosed, and both are worth a proactive conversation with your patients before they show up in your exam room. Heat-Related Illness: Know the Spectrum Heat-related illnesses range from mild presentations…
Read MoreSunscreen Tips from Your Board-Certified Dermatologist
Lawrence J. Green, M.D., FAAD Clinical Professor of Dermatology, George Washington University School of Medicine Past President, Montgomery County Medical Society Dr. Green explains, in three easy steps, the best way to take care of your skin this summer. The article and infographic at the bottom can be repurposed for use with your patients. 1.…
Read More36 Years of the ADA: What It Means for Your Practice
This Sunday, July 26, marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act — a milestone worth noting, especially because several new compliance deadlines affecting physician practices have either just passed or are right around the corner. Under Title III of the ADA, medical offices and hospitals are classified as “public accommodations,” which means…
Read MoreThe Heat is On: Resources for Patients to Stay Safe This Summer
The Independence Day heat wave was not just uncomfortable. It was a mass casualty event in slow motion. More than 470 heat-related emergency room visits were recorded during the week of June 28 through July 4 — more ER visits in that single week than in the entire heat period since May. Statewide, there had…
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