Program Descriptions
Admin - Public Health
This program provides leadership and direction for the administration of Public Health Services. Service area administration also includes Health Promotion and Prevention, the Community Health Improvement Process (Healthy Montgomery) and Special Projects, as well as oversight for medical clinical volunteers, the Commission on Health, contracts, grants, budget oversight, and partnership...
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This program provides dental services in five clinics to promote oral health. Services include instruction in preventive health practices, primary assessments, targeted dental services, and emergency services. Services are provided to income-eligible Montgomery County children, pregnant women, adults, and seniors....
| Program Performance Measures | Actual
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| Number of pediatric encounters seen by pediatric specialist in house (excluding preventive treatment) 1 | 2,544 | 2,874 | 3,000 | 3,300 | 3,600 |
| Number of pediatric dental referrals to outside pediatric specialist 2 | 33 | 36 | 40 | 45 | 50 |
| Percent of appointments that are missed/cancelled 3 | 15% | 17% | 15% | | |
| Percent of children that complete their dental treatment plan 4 | 39% | 16% | 20% | | |
Read More Communicable Disease & Epidemiology
Communicable Disease and Epidemiology has the mission of investigation, surveillance, diagnosis, and in some cases, treatment of individuals living in Montgomery County. Tuberculosis Control and Sexually Transmitted Infections programs will test, diagnose, and treat. HIV Medical and Dental Services will case manage and provide medical care for individuals who are...
| Program Performance Measures | Actual
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| Number of rabies investigations that occur in Montgomery County annually by Disease Control Program 1 | 764 | 633 | 600 | 600 | 600 |
| Percent of babies born to Hepatitis B infected mothers who complete the recommended protocol 2 | 99% | 99% | 99% | | |
| Percent of contacts of smear positive clients diagnosed with latent TB who start preventative treatment 3 | 95% | 94% | 95% | | |
Read More Public Health Emergency Preparedness & Response Program
This program is responsible for the planning, readiness, and response activities of a public health emergency or bio-terrorism threat. Planning efforts are made in collaboration with the County Emergency Management Group; the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security; the Department of Fire and Rescue Service; the Department of Police;...
Read More Licensure and Regulatory Services
This program inspects and licenses nursing homes, domiciliary homes (large assisted living facilities with less intensive care than nursing homes), and group homes serving children, the elderly, and mentally ill to ensure compliance with County, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Staff respond to complaints and provide advice and consultations...
| Program Performance Measures | Actual
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| Number of routine inspections of food service facilities 1 | 5,459 | 6,121 | 7,200 | 7,300 | 7,400 |
| Percent of mandated inspections completed 2 | 61% | 70% | 80% | | |
| Percent of food service facilities not having a critical violation upon routine inspection 3 | 67% | 73% | 75% | | |
| Percent of swimming pools found to be in compliance upon regular inspection 4 | 92% | 91% | 92% | | |
Read More Cancer & Tobacco Prevention
The Tobacco Use Prevention and Cessation Program and the Cancer Prevention, Education, Screening, and Treatment Program are two programs funded through the State Cigarette Restitution Fund. State funding supports coordination activities among community groups for outreach, screenings, education, and treatment. Each program has established coalitions consisting of public health partners,...
| Program Performance Measures | Actual
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| Number of participants in smoking cessation program 1 | 340 | 502 | 1,350 | 1,350 | 1,350 |
| Total number of new and repeat clients who undergo colonoscopies (CRF-Funded) 2 | 222 | 226 | 220 | 220 | 220 |
| Percent of new clients who undergo colonoscopies 3 | 75% | 74% | 75% | | |
| Total number of people encountered at outreach events (Tobacco Community Grant) 4 | 2,062 | 3,135 | 1,650 | 1,650 | 1,650 |
Read More Maternal and Child Health Services program
Maternal and Child Health Services provides preventive health access services to uninsured and underinsured populations. Services include Women Health Services, Maternity Partnership Program, nurse case management, and home visits to targeted populations such as pregnant women, pregnant and parenting teens, children up to one year of age, and at-risk infants....
| Program Performance Measures | Actual
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| Number of pregnant and postpartum individuals receiving care coordination services 1 | 1,773 | 3,378 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Percent of healthy birth weight babies (greater than or equal to 2,500 grams) born to pregnant women in the Montgomery Perinatal Program 2 | 96% | 93% | 95% | | |
| Percent of Infant at Risk referrals that receive a contact by the Area Health Center staff within 10 days 3 | 82% | 92% | 90% | | |
Read More School Health Services
This program provides health services to students in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). These services include: first aid and emergency care; health appraisal; medication and treatment administration; health counseling, consultation, and education; referral for medical, psychological, and behavioral problems; case management for students with acute and chronic health conditions, and...
| Program Performance Measures | Actual
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| Total number of client visits 1 | 499,208 | 717,967 | 675,000 | 675,000 | 675,000 |
| Immunizations administered to students at SHS Immunization Center and SBHWCs 2 | 19,181 | 20,438 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Percent of students that return to class and are ready to learn after a health room visit 3 | 81% | 84% | 85% | | |
Read More Health Care for the Uninsured
This program includes Montgomery Cares and Care for Kids. Through public-private partnerships, these programs provide primary health care services for low-income uninsured children and adults, using private pediatricians, a network of safety net clinics, and other health care providers. This program area also provides care coordination to uninsured children and...
| Program Performance Measures | Actual
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| Number of low income uninsured County adults who received primary care at one of the participating clinics 1 | 22,693 | 25,097 | 28,543 | 28,543 | 28,543 |
| Percent of Care for Kids clients who access Oral Health Services 2 | 31% | 27% | 29% | | |
Read More Health Planning and Epidemiology
The Health Planning and Epidemiology program serves as the expert in planning and analytic epidemiology within HHS and is responsible for community health needs assessment, program evaluations, disease surveillance and outbreak investigations, health statistics and data management, epidemiology and biostatistics, ongoing development and maintenance of a population data warehouse, and...
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