MEMBER ACTION ALERT
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Upcoming Full Coalition Meeting
April 18, 2024 9:00-11:00am
  • In-Person: Howard County Health Department OR
  • Virtual: Zoom
  • Register

Email lhic@howardcountymd.gov or call 410-313-6204 with questions.
February is American Heart Month and the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC) is encouraging members to check out the resources and information in the Health Action Item on our Chronic Disease page.

According to the American Heart Association, "women in the United States are experiencing unacceptable and avoidable heart-related illness and death, and nearly half of U.S. women do not recognize that heart disease is the leading cause of death for women."

Coalition members are asked to check out and share the Heart Month resources to help protect our hearts.
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The Howard County Health Department, in collaboration with the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence and the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center, is pleased to offer the FREE Spanish Living Well with Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) classes with lunch.

Participants will learn about the tools needed to control blood sugar, live healthier, and earn prizes. Coalition members are asked to share the following details widely:

Location: North Laurel 50+ Center: 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road Laurel, MD 20723
Dates: Six (6) Wednesdays, April 17 through May 22, 2024
Times: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Registration or Questions: Call Maria Candanoza at 410-313-7223
Details: See flyer (English/Spanish)
The Howard County Health Department is pleased to partner with MOMCares to empower birth experiences for Howard County patients.

Coalition members are asked to check out and share the upcoming Doula trainings here: https://www.momcares.org/events

MOMCares is also now accepting referrals for Howard County patients. Coalition members are asked to review and share the document with important details widely.
The Howard County Health Department is pleased to support the 3rd Annual Light the Night 5K that raises awareness for suicide and suicide prevention resources in our community.

The event will serve as a county-wide acknowledgment that we support and care for those impacted by suicide.

Coalition members are asked to share the following details widely:
Date/Time: March 22, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Oakland Mills High School Track (9410 Kilimanjaro Road, Columbia, MD 21045)