Montgomery County, PA

Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is declaring a Hot Weather Health Warning for Montgomery County beginning at noon Monday, June 9th, 2008 until 7pm Tuesday, June 10th, 2008. A Hot Weather Health Warning is issued in anticipation of an oppressively hot air mass with a heat index of 100º F or greater. Learn More About Extreme Heat Safety...

6/6/2008 Press Release:
The Montgomery County Health Department (MCHD), after consulting with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP), Upper Dublin Township and Worcester Township officials, will be adulticiding (spraying) to control the adult mosquito population in selected sections of Upper Dublin Township and Worcester Township. more...

5/20/2008 Press Release:
As recreational water venues prepare to open for the summer season during the Memorial Day weekend, the Montgomery County Health Department is encouraging healthy swimming behavior to prevent water illnesses during National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week, May 19-25, 2008. more...

5/12/2008 Press Release:
The Montgomery County Health Department will be conducting our annual Low Cost Rabies Immunization Clinics every Saturday in June for the Seventeenth consecutive year. As in previous years, these clinics are located throughout the county in order to ensure that resident pet owners have access to this disease prevention service. more...

4/16/2008 Press Release:

The Montgomery County Health Department announces the release of the 2008 Annual Health Statistics Report. more...
2008 Annual Health Statistics Report

4/4/2008 Press Release:

The Montgomery County Health Department will be conducting a series of low cost Rabies Clinics every Saturday during the month of June in order to ensure that resident pet owners have access to this disease prevention service.

The 3 year shot is eight dollars and is available for dogs, cats and ferrets. Animals must be leashed or in an approved carrier.

Rabies Clinic Schedule (pdf)

4/4/2008 Press Release:

Public Health Week - April 7th - 13th (pdf)

3/8/2008 Press Release:

Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is declaring a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 48 hour period which begins at noon Saturday, March 8, 2008 until noon Monday, March 10, 2008. A Code Blue declaration is made in Montgomery County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter. A Code Blue is called when the combination of air temperature and wind chill is anticipated to be 20º F or less. Learn More about Extreme Cold Safety...

2/29/2008 Press Release:

Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 72 hour period which begins at noon Friday, February 29, 2008 until noon Monday, March 3, 2008.

2/27/2008 Press Release:

Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 48 hour period which begins at noon Wednesday, February 27, 2008 until noon Friday, February 29, 2008.

2/22/2008 Press Release:

Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 72 hour period which begins at noon Tuesday, February 19, 2008 until noon Friday, February 22, 2008.

2/14/2008 Press Release:

Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 5 day period which begins at noon Thursday, February 14, 2008 until noon Tuesday, February 19, 2008.

2/12/2008 Press Release:

Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 48 hour period which begins at noon Tuesday, February 12, 2008 until noon Thursday, February 14, 2008.

2/8/2008 Press Release:

2/1/2008 Press Release:

On February 7, 2008, the Montgomery County Health Department will respond to the impact of HIV and AIDS in the city’s African American communities by providing rapid HIV testing by request in our Norristown Clinic from 8am to 3pm in observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD).

Nationwide, more than 2,000 organizations in more than 800 cities will participate in the eighth annual observance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

NBHAAD is a nationwide mobilization effort designed to encourage African Americans across the United States to get educated, get tested, get treated and get involved with HIV/AIDS, as it continues to devastate Black communities.

To locate other NBHAAD events in the area, log on to www.blackaidsday.org

1/30/2008 Press Release:

Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 24 hour period which begins at noon Wednesday, January 30, 2008 until noon Thursday, January 31, 2008.

1/25/2008 Press Release:

Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 72 hour period which begins at noon Friday, January 25, 2008 until noon Monday, January 28, 2008.

1/22/2008 Press Release:

Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 72 hour period which begins at noon Tuesday, January 22, 2008 until noon Friday, January 25, 2008.

1/17/2008 Press Release:

Based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Health Department is extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 5 day period which begins at noon Thursday, January 17, 2008 until noon Tuesday, January 22, 2008.

1/14/2008 Press Release:

Health Department is declaring a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County for the 48 hour period which begins at noon Tuesday, January 15, 2008 until noon Thursday, January 17, 2008.

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