Valerie Arkoosh
Valerie Arkoosh, MD, MPH, is Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Human Services and former Montgomery County Commissioner Chair. A physician and public health leader, she champions equitable healthcare access.-
As Number of COVID-19 Cases Increases in Montgomery County, Death Rate Drops Dramatically
Despite the number of COVID-19 cases surging in Montgomery County over recent weeks, the number of related deaths is significantly…
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Seven Projects and Their Creators Recognized with 2020 Montgomery Awards
Seven local projects and their creators were recognized with 2020 Montgomery Awards at a virtual celebration sponsored by the Montgomery…
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COVID-19 Hospitalizations in Montco Increasing at Alarming Pace
COVID-19-related hospitalizations in Montgomery County are increasing “at an extremely rapid pace,” according to Montgomery County Commissioners Chair Dr. Val…
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Montco Health Officials Urge Residents to Follow Guidelines or Risk “Exponential Surge” in Cases
After the growth in the number of infected residents, Montgomery County health officials are asking everybody to follow guidelines or…
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Montco Cares Program Provides Financial Assistance to Childcare Centers and Families
Montgomery County childcare facilities suffering financially and parents struggling to pay for childcare due to disruption caused by the COVID-19…
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Lights of Hope Event at the Elmwood Park Zoo Celebrates Those Recovering from Addiction
The fourth annual Lights of Hope Event held at Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown brought together residents and visitors on…
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Montco Turns to Nutritional DNA Company for COVID-19 Testing, Cuts Turn Around Time for Results
Montgomery County has drastically reduced the time required to receive COVID-19 testing results by using a small diagnostic company that…
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New County Initiative Wants to ‘RESTART Montco’ by Helping Communities Bounce Back
RESTART Montco, a new initiative developed by Montgomery County Planning Commission, is focusing on determining how planning can best help…
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After Closing Federally Funded COVID-19 Testing Site, County to Open Six More Sites Next Week
After closing the sole federally funded COVID-19 site on Tuesday, Montgomery County is getting ready to open six more sites…
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Montgomery County Health Department Stepped in When State Struggled to Assist Nursing Homes
When coronavirus cases started to spread through Montgomery County’s nursing homes, the local Health Department had to step in and…
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State Deploying Strike Teams to Four Montgomery County Long-Term Care Facilities
Over the following several weeks, the state Department of Health will send strike teams – launched in collaboration with the…
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Mass Testing of Montgomery County Inmates for COVID-19 Shows Considerably Higher Numbers than Previously Known
Montgomery County officials have tested all the inmates in their custody for COVID-19 and have found that there are nearly…
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VIDEO: On Rachel Maddow Show, Arkoosh Describes The Hit Montgomery County’s Long Term Care Residents and Staff Are Taking
Of those who have died from COVID-19 in Montgomery County, 61 percent come from long-term care facilities. Dr. Valerie Arkoosh,…
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New Surge Response Unit Opening at Suburban Community Hospital Will Handle Potential COVID-19 Overflow Cases
Montgomery County is opening a new 40-bed surge response unit at Suburban Community Hospital in East Norriton to handle any…
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Local Coronavirus Testing Site Will Remain Open After Feds Reverse Decision to End Support for Community-Based Testing Sites
Drive-through coronavirus testing site on Temple University’s Ambler Campus will continue after the Department of Health and Human Services in…
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Montgomery County and Real Time Medical Systems Team Up to Detect Cases of COVID-19 in Nursing Facilities Days Earlier
Montgomery County and Real Time Medical Systems have teamed up to provide 24/7 electronic Infectious Disease Surveillance of nursing facilities…
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Montgomery County Officials Looking for Mask Donations as Health-Care Workers Face Shortage of Protective Gear
Montgomery County officials are looking for mask donations as health-care workers continue to face a shortage of protective gear, writes…
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Channelling Her Decades of Medical Experience, Commissioner Guides Montgomery County Through Coronavirus Crisis
Dr. Val Arkoosh, chair of the Montgomery County Commissioners, is offering residents facts and guidance as the coronavirus crisis continues…
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