County Launches Online Appointments for H1N1 Vaccinations

County officials announced today that residents can now make appointments for H1N1 vaccinations online (www.montgomerycountymd.gov/h1n1flu). The H1N1 vaccination is FREE and clinics are open to all County residents. Both nasal spray and injectable vaccine will be available.

“It’s not too late to be vaccinated against the H1N1 flu virus,” said Dr. Ulder J. Tillman, County health officer. “The typical season for influenza is the winter months and the best way to prevent illness is to be vaccinated. There is ample vaccine available and I urge all residents to get vaccinated.”

Those who prefer to make appointments by telephone can call the flu appointment line (240-777-4040) on Monday, January 11 and Monday, January 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.

The clinics will be held:

Tuesday, January 12
4 to 7 p.m.
Davis Library
6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda

8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m.
Germantown Health Center
12900 Middlebrook Rd., Germantown

Wednesday, January 13
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring

Thursday, January 14
3 to 6 p.m.
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg

Wednesday, January 20
4 to 7 p.m.
Damascus Library
9701 Main Street, Damascus

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Davis Library
6400 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda

Thursday, January 21
4 to 7 p.m.
Marilyn J. Praisner Library (Fairland)
14910 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville

Tuesday, January 26
1 to 4 p.m.
Germantown Library
19840 Century Blvd., Germantown

Wednesday, January 27
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wheaton Library
11701 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring

Thursday, January 28
5 to 8 p.m.
Rockville Library
21 Maryland Ave., Rockville

Clinics will be cancelled in case of inclement weather based on the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) schedule. If schools have a delayed opening, clinics that begin before noon will be cancelled. If school is cancelled, all clinics will be cancelled.

Check Montgomery County’s website, www.montgomerycountymd.gov/h1n1flu, for up-to-date information about vaccine availability and sign up for email updates about H1N1 by clicking on the “Public Health Alerts” icon. The Flu Information Line— 240-777-4200—is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m

Councilmember Trachtenberg Congratulates Ana Lopez, Executive Director of Community Bridges

Councilmember Trachtenberg congratulates Ana Lopez, Executive Director of Community Bridges, for being chosen a Washingtonian of the Year for 2009; an honor given by the Washingtonian Magazine. This award recognizes her leadership and dedication to improving the lives of the diverse girls and families in the Silver Spring area. Lopez is one of 10 recipients who are featured in the January 2010 issue of the Washingtonian.

For the past 37 years, the Washingtonian has honored men and women who give their time and talents to make this a better place for all of us. Lopez has worked hard to enrich the lives of young girls, and strengthen the community even in the midst of economic and social challenges.

Congratulations, Ana! And thank you for serving our community!

Click here to read the article in the Washingtonian.

Click here for Community Bridges' Home Page.

Want to Know More About Facilities Under Construction Where You Live and Work?

The Department of General Services created a “Neighborhood Projects” website that includes information about projects underway throughout Montgomery County. Each project page contains essential project information including DGS staff, architect/engineer and contractor contact information. In addition it provides status updates, progress photos (webcams in certain cases), plans, renderings and other general information.

The Neighborhood Projects' website is: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/NeighborhoodProjects.

Montgomery County Map Online

Visit http://www.mcatlas.org/ for a complete and comprehensive map of Montgomery County with information and locations of County services, educational facilities, election boundaries, census, park features, special protection areas, zoning and much more!