Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Free Dental Clinic for Adults!

Date: Friday, September 5, 2014 and Saturday, September 6, 2014
Time: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Comcast Center, University of Maryland, 2001 Paint Branch Drive, College Park, MD 20740
Cost: Free, but on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Mid-Maryland Mission of Mercy and Health Equity Festival will host a free adult dental clinic! The dental clinic will provide care to all adults over the age of 18 on a first-come, first-served basis at no cost. All patient services are provided by licensed dentists and hygienists and will include cleanings, endodontics/root canals, restorative fillings, and extractions. Additional services that will be provided include health screenings, dental care passport, prevention and disease management information, community resources (social services), and Spanish translators and sign language interpreters.

For more information, please visit www.healthequity.umd.edu or www.midmdmom.org.



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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided above may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information. Updated on 8/27/14.

Monday, August 25, 2014

Healthy Montgomery is Recruiting Asian American Representatives!


Healthy Montgomery is Montgomery County’s ongoing community health improvement process. Its goals are to: 
  • Improve access to health and social services;
  • Achieve health equity for all residents; and 
  • Enhance the physical and social environment to support optimal health and well-being. 
Healthy Montgomery brings together individuals representing a broad range of Montgomery County organizations and agencies to develop and implement action plans. The action plans aim to improve the health and well-being of all Montgomery County residents, especially groups in high-risk situations. Action plans were developed for two topic areas: behavioral health and obesity. The plans were approved by the Healthy Montgomery Steering Committee in March 2014 and implementation has begun.

Healthy Montgomery is seeking representatives with expertise on the Asian American community to serve on the work groups/task forces that will be implementing the action plans. Work group and task force members will serve not only in an advisory role but will also be asked to participate in the implementation work based on their expertise, interest, and availability. It is important to Healthy Montgomery that culturally diverse voices are heard, in addition to implementation work benefiting all populations and reflecting their needs. 

More information about Healthy Montgomery can be found at www.HealthyMontgomery.org. If you are interested in participating on a Healthy Montgomery work group/task force, have questions, or want more information, please contact Susan DeFrancesco at 240-777-1704 or at susan.defrancesco@montgomerycountymd.gov.

Friday, August 22, 2014

Free Head & Neck Cancer Screenings!

Date: Wednesday, September 10, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Johns Hopkins Health Care and Surgery Center, 6420 Rockledge Drive, Suite 4920, Bethesda, MD 20817
Cost: Free, but registration is required and space is limited. To register, please visit http://goo.gl/KdQYY7 or call 301-896-3939. 

Oral, head, and neck cancers are the sixth most common form of cancer in the United States, with 40,000 cases diagnosed annually. Smokers and tobacco users are at the highest risk for these cancers, but it is also a growing problem among non-smokers. Johns Hopkins Head and Neck Cancer Center physicians are providing free head and neck cancer screenings. The 10-minute screenings are easy and painless!


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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided above may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information. Updated on 8/22/14.

Thursday, August 21, 2014

The Right Protocol for Your 50s and Beyond


Date: Thursday, August 28, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, MD 20850
Cost: Free, but registration is required. To register, please visit http://goo.gl/DLvXXt.

Is it possible to remain independent, healthy, vital, and happy as you age? Are you unsure of what medical tests you should have and when you should take them? Join Suburban Hospital and Dr. Aruna Nathan, internist, for a discussion on the importance of preventive medicine, which tests are necessary, and questions you should ask your doctor.

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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided above may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information. Updated on 8/21/14. 

Monday, August 18, 2014

Attention First Generation College Students!

The Montgomery College Educational Opportunity Center (MC-EOC) is offering free assistance to first generation college students! This includes individuals who are the first in their family to attend college. The purpose of the MC-EOC is to provide assistance to those that have a desire to enter or re-enter college or a vocational program. Education specialists will provide information, guidance/advising, and application assistance with regard to career decision-making, college or vocational admissions, and financial aid. Please see the flyer below for a list of services provided. Services are offered in both English and Spanish.

Call 240-567-5644 for more information or to schedule an appointment.


The MC-EOC is funded by the U.S. Department of Education and Montgomery College.

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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided above may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information. Updated on 8/18/14. 

Tuesday, August 12, 2014

Blood Pressure Screenings


Dates: Every Thursday
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source, 8580 Second Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Cost: Free; please call 301-754-8510 in advance.

Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source is offering free blood pressure screenings on a walk-in basis. Please call 301-754-8510 to ensure a nurse will be available.

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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided above may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information. Updated on 8/12/14. 

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

Helping Yourself & Others Survive After the Loss of a Loved One


Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Friendship Heights Community Center, 4433 S. Park Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
Cost: Free, but registration is required. To register, please visit http://goo.gl/MlCiNl.

Learning about the process of grief can help us understand our thoughts, emotions, and experiences after losing a loved one. Brought to you by Montgomery Hospice, this workshop provides an opportunity to discuss ways of coping for ourselves and strategies to help a grieving friend. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences and to learn from each other.

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Disclaimer: Please note the information provided above may be subject to change. Contact the respective organizations to ensure the most current information. Updated on 8/5/14.