Dr Janine Darby MD, MontCo Coroner

01/28/2026

Montgomery County, PA! Avoid the cold and get a hot drink at Ebru Coffee Co. tomorrow! I will be there from 10-11 AM to answer any questions about Flu and Norovirus prevention. Hope to see you there!

Hello Montgomery County, PA!

Swing by Ebru Coffee Co. on Thursday, January 29th, from 10-11 AM for a chat with your Montgomery County Coroner. I will be available to answer your questions about Flu and Norovirus prevention while you enjoy your morning coffee.

Too far? I will be continuing my Coroner Conversations series around Montgomery County! Lookout for more dates....

01/26/2026

This week, I’m proud to honor our Medicolegal Death Investigation (MDI) professionals - the “Last Responders” and some of the most unsung heroes serving Montgomery County, PA.

Their work is not easy. It happens in moments of loss, trauma, and uncertainty. Yet, day after day, they show up with professionalism, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to truth, dignity, and public service. Their efforts support grieving families, strengthen public health, and uphold justice for our community.

I am deeply grateful to the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners (Commissioner Jamila Winder, Commissioner Tom DiBello, Commissioner Neil Makhija) for recognizing MDI Professional Week and acknowledging this work as an essential service to our county. Their work never stops—holidays, weekends, storms, or crises—and neither does their commitment to dignity, accuracy, and care. This recognition matters, because these professionals matter.

To the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office team:
Thank you for being present when it matters most, for serving as our last responders, and for doing this difficult work with care and integrity.

Montgomery County is better because of you.❤️

01/25/2026

Hello Montgomery County, PA!

Snow on the ground, but the work never stops. ❄️

During today’s snowstorm, the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office remains on duty. Responding, investigating, and serving families with care and dignity, no matter the conditions.

Also, today kicks off Medicolegal Death Investigator Professionals Appreciation Week, a moment to recognize these dedicated professionals (AKA “Last Responders”) who work behind the scenes, often in the toughest circumstances, to seek truth and support public health and safety.

As you stay warm, please remember a few snowstorm safety tips:

• Avoid unnecessary travel if you can
• Slow down and give yourself extra stopping distance
• Keep walkways clear to prevent slips and falls
• Check on elderly neighbors and loved ones

Stay safe, stay warm, and join me in thanking our medicolegal death investigators for their essential service, today and every day!❤️

01/19/2026

Thank you, Dr. King, for reminding us that courage, justice, and doing what’s right never go out of season.

On this Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor a legacy rooted in service, justice, and equality, and reflect on how we can continue building a stronger, more inclusive Montgomery County.

Tell us how you're spending this day of service?

01/14/2026

Hello Montgomery County, PA!

February is Heart Health Month and the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office is partnering with the Montgomery County Office of Public Health to bring the community a hands-on Heart Health Month Event on Wednesday, February 18th from 6-7 PM.

Swing by to explore interactive stations designed to help you take charge of your well-being:
• Heart healthy cooking demos
• CPR training
• Narcan Education
• Free blood pressure screenings

A healthier community starts with knowledge, and this event is all about giving you the tools to take charge of your well-being.

Registration is required! Register here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CAFAC23A4F5C43-60681095-2026

01/13/2026

Hello Montgomery County, PA!

Swing by Ebru Coffee Co. on Thursday, January 29th, from 10-11 AM for a chat with your Montgomery County Coroner. I will be available to answer your questions about Flu and Norovirus prevention while you enjoy your morning coffee.

Too far? I will be continuing my Coroner Conversations series around Montgomery County! Lookout for more dates....

01/07/2026

Congratulations to Montgomery County’s newly sworn-in Court of Common Pleas Judges: Ray McGarry, Lauren Hughes, and Mary Pugh!

Wishing you wisdom and strength as you begin this important service to our community.

01/05/2026

Starting my third year as Montgomery County Coroner and feeling deeply grateful.

Two years in, the mission remains the same: serve with compassion, lead with integrity, and focus on prevention. I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished together- expanding community education, strengthening partnerships, and maintaining a steadfast commitment to dignity for every life and every family.

As we move into 2026, I’m excited to deepen our work in heart health, substance use prevention, su***de prevention, and community engagement.

I invite you to stay engaged with my page, join the conversations, attend Coroner’s community events, and be part of the work that helps keep our community healthier and safer.

It is truly an honor to serve Montgomery County, PA.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year, Montgomery County, PA!🎉

12/29/2025

Honored to share that I was recently nominated and confirmed to serve on the Your Way Home Continuum of Care Governing Board.

Your Way Home’s mission is one I care about deeply: ensuring that everyone who lives, works, learns, and invests in Montgomery County, PA has the opportunity to live in an affordable home and thrive in a healthy community. Housing is more than a roof over someone’s head. It is a foundation for safety, stability, and well-being.

As Montgomery County Coroner and a physician, I see how housing and health are deeply connected. I’m grateful for the chance to bring the public-health perspective to this important work.

Looking forward to collaborating with partners across the county to support solutions that promote dignity, health, and opportunity for all our neighbors.

12/23/2025

Wishing the Montgomery County a joyful holiday season!

May this time of giving and togetherness fill your days with warmth and love.

Here’s to a bright and hopeful New Year ahead.

12/22/2025

Had a great time at the Upper Moreland Township High School career fair last week.

It’s not every day students get to meet a coroner, so I always enjoy the mix of curiosity, surprise, and thoughtful questions.

I talked with students about what the job really involves: science, investigation, compassion, and a commitment to helping families find answers during some of their hardest moments.

It’s meaningful work, and I’m always glad to help the next generation explore the many ways they can serve their community.