DIGEST Newsletter
April 2024
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HCLHIC Quarterly Meetings |
Register for the next HCLHIC Quarterly hybrid meeting on April 18, 2024 at 9:00am to 11:00am.
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Opens Highland House to Support Pregnant Women |
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball joined Tuerk House’s Chief Executive Officer, Bernard Gyebi-Foster, and Board Chairman, Dr. H. Duante Duckett, to cut the ribbon on Tuerk House’s new Highland House in Howard County. Howard County's Health Officer, Dr. Maura Rossman, gave remarks at the ribbon cutting of the new Highland House, a 16-bed residential treatment facility that will assist pregnant women recovering from substance misuse.
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Fight Hunger. Serve Hope Grant |
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The Albertsons Companies Foundation has established the Fight Hunger. Serve Hope Grant to support organizations that are working to reduce food insecurity and improve nutrition among low-income children and families. The grant aims to fund programs that can help provide access to meals to youth, and increase participation in federal nutrition programs. Applications are open now through April 5th, 2024. Apply here.
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Black Maternal Health Week |
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The Howard County Health Department, in partnership with the Local Health Improvement Coalition, is hosting a discussion and resource sharing session in honor of Black Maternal Health Week. The focus this year is on restoring Joy through Community Care. Join us for conversation, education, resources, and other joy-filled activities!
Date/Time: Saturday April 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: Elkridge Branch Library, 6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075
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Guiding Good Choices Program |
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Guiding Good Choices is an evidence-based, interactive prevention program that helps you build a stronger bond with your child. Program also teaches skills proven to reduce the risk of children engaging in substance use or other risky behaviors.
Date/Time: (Virtual) April 9 & 16, 12:00 - 1:30pm
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Parenting Strategies and How to talk about Drug Use in Popular Media |
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The Office of the Local Children's Board, in partnership with HC DrugFree, is pleased to share the Parenting Strategies virtual event. Join Dr. Aaron Weiner for an exploration of the psychological impact of drug use in media, as well as actionable strategies for parents and caregivers to help teenagers navigate this complicated social and cultural terrain.
Date/Time: (Virtual) April 16, 7:00 - 8:30pm
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KidsConnex: Navigating Family Changes |
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The National Family Resiliency Center will be hosting their KidsConnex event in April. KidsConnex is a two-session, online program for children ages 8-12, experiencing family transitions, specifically, the separation and/or divorce of their parents.
Date/Time: (Virtual) April 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
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Chronic Disease Management Workshop |
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The Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center is hosting a six-week self-management education workshop for those living with or at risk for a chronic condition. Caregivers and support persons are welcome and registration is required for this FREE course.
Date/Time: April 1 - May 6, 12:00 - 12:30pm
Location: Virtual (Conference Call)
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Celebrating its 20th year, the Lung Association’s Enhancing Asthma Care program is reducing hospitalizations by 47% and emergency room visits by 37% for people with asthma in participating clinics. The Lung Association strongly encourages existing clinics that serve both pediatric and adult patients to take advantage of this FREE program.
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Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine. Walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. Each session is approximately 30 minutes and will meet on Fridays.
Date/Time: April 8, 9:30 - 10:30am
Location: East Columbia Branch , 6600 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
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HC DrugFree Drive-Thru Medication & Sharps Disposal Event
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Please join HC DrugFree for their FREE and convenient drive-thru medication and sharps disposal event as a part of the National Drug Take Back Day! Bring any and all prescriptions or over-the-counter medications, syringes, Epi-Pens, vitamins, and even pet medications. This allows these items to be disposed of safely (please don't flush them!) or end up in the hands of those who might misuse them.
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Virtual Teen Group Therapy |
The National Family Resiliency Center (NFRC) will be hosting Virtual Teen Group therapy in April. Facilitated by two NFRC-licensed therapists, this teen group will provide a safe place, where teens meet for 6 weeks to foster connection and support from other teens experiencing similar life stressors.
This is a confidential group and parents’ permission will be required to participate.
Date/Time: April 24, 7:00 - 8:15pm
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Problem Gambling Screening Guide |
The Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling has released a problem gambling screening guide for behavioral health providers.
The problem gambling screening guide was developed to encourage healthcare providers to screen clients for problem gambling. This guide provides the tools and resources to integrate the screening of Problem Gambling/Gambling Disorder into your agency’s current processes and protocols.
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Opioid Overdose Response Training |
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In-person Narcan training is also available at the HCHD van.
Dates and Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10am to 2:00pm
Location: 8930 Stanford Blvd. Columbia, MD 21045
Phone: 410-313-6202
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