LHIC
The Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) works to achieve health equity in Howard County. Participation is sought from individuals and organizations working to achieve optimal health and wellness for all Howard County residents.
Community Health Forums
Howard County Community Members: help the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC) gather ideas to improve local health and wellness. Food will be provided. For more information, call 410-313-6204 or email lhic@howardcountymd.gov.
Session 2
- Saturday, March 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Elkridge Library - Belmont Room
- 6540 Washington Blvd., Elkridge, MD 21075
- Event Flier
- Registration link (Walk-ins also accepted)
Session 3
- Monday, March 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- North Laurel Community Center
- 9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd., Laurel, MD 20723
- Event Flier
- Registration link (Walk-ins also accepted)
Mission
Howard County’s Local Health Improvement Coalition works to achieve health equity in Howard County and to identify and reduce health disparities.
Vision
All residents of Howard County have equitable opportunity to achieve optimal health and wellness.
Values
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Evidenced-Based
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All stakeholders have a voice
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Inclusive of Howard County’s diverse community
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Collaboration
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Transparency
Priority Areas
Through strategic Community Engagement, the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition works to promote health; prevent and support management of chronic diseases; and promote social engagement and mental health across the lifespan through culturally appropriate, accessible and inclusive healthy lifestyle activities in the following priority areas:
- Healthy Beginnings: Healthy lifestyle activities related to prevention and care for gestational diabetes, maternal and infant health and prevention of pediatric obesity.
- Healthy Living: Health promotion related to chronic disease prevention and care, increased movement and healthier food and beverage choices.
- Healthy Minds: Health promotion for social engagement and to support mental health.