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Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Join Elected Officials and Department of Health and Human Services at Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Launch of New Mobile Health Clinic

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Thursday, May 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will join County Councilmembers Gabe Albornoz and Marilyn Balcombe, Poolesville Town Commission President James Brown, along with officials from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and community leaders at a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially launch the County’s new Mobile Health Clinic (MHC)—a transformative initiative aimed at expanding access to high-quality health care for underserved and vulnerable residents.

This Mobile Health Clinic reflects the County’s commitment to health equity by directly bringing essential medical, dental, behavioral health and social services to neighborhoods most in need through innovative, community-based care delivery.

WHAT:  Ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official launch of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services’ Mobile Health Clinic, which will provide critical health care services directly to underserved communities.

WHEN:  Thursday, May 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

WHERE:  WUMCO Help, Inc., 17821 Elgin Road, Poolesville (outdoor event)

Rain Location: Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church (PMUMC)
17821 Elgin Road, Poolesville (adjacent to WUMCO Help, Inc.)
Room: Fellowship Hall 

WHO: 

  • Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich
  • Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz (Chair, Council HHS Committee)
  • Montgomery County Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe (District 2)
  • DHHS Director Dr. James C. Bridgers, Jr.
  • WUMCO Representative Katie Longbrake
  • Poolesville Town Commissioner President James (Jim) Brown
  • DHHS Public Health Services Policy and Strategy Officer Dr. Christopher Rogers (moderator)

***Tours of the mobile clinic and interviews with speakers will be available following the ceremony***

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Media Contact: Jennifer Garfinkel 240-962-1506