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DIGEST Newsletter
October 2024
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HCLHIC Quarterly Meetings | |
Register for the next HCLHIC Quarterly hybrid meeting on October 17, 2024 at 9:00am to 11:00am.
Check out the meeting Agenda.
Any questions, email lhic@howardcountymd.gov.
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Opens New COVID-19 Memorial at Meadowbrook Park | |
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball opened the County’s new COVID-19 Memorial at the Department of Recreation & Parks Meadowbrook Park in Ellicott City. The memorial grove, one of only a few in Maryland, features 44 native birch trees and a water feature surrounded by seating to offer visitors a calming place of reflection.
Photos of the event can be found here. Video of the event can be found here.
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Join other new mothers and babies up to 5 months old to share your new mother experience. The group includes resources, guest speakers, discussion of parenting topics and the opportunity to meet and connect with other new moms.
Date/Time: Tuesdays, January 14 - February 18 2025, 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Virtual
Learn more and register.
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The Howard County Health Department's P.E.A.C.E Project will be hosting a Doulas & Dads even. Join other fathers at the Howard County Family Support center to learn how Doulas & Dads can work together during birth and beyond.
Date/Time: Thursday, October 10 & 24, 2024, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: 9790 Patuxent Woods Drive, Columbia, MD 21045
Learn more and register.
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P.E.A.C.E. Project Diaper Giveaway Day | |
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The Howard County Health Department's P.E.A.C.E Project is hosting a diaper giveaway while supplies last.
Walk-up only. No registration required.
Date/Time: October 22, 2024, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: 8930 Stanford Blvd Columbia, MD, Columbia, MD 21045 (meet at back entrance)
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Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K) Maryland is a Howard County-based non-profit organization geared toward helping all kids ride into a happier, healthier, more independent childhood by providing bikes to those most in need. Since 2019 they have given away 9,000 bicycles, and they hope to give away 3,000 more this year.
Date/Time: Saturday, October 5, 2024
9:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Any Howard County Fire Stations
Visit here for more information.
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Join the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) and local partners for a month of walk and move events called Howard County Walktober. Walking is Maryland's official exercise, so let's get moving!
Date/Time: October
Location: Varies
Visit here for more information.
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The Living Well Workshops are presented through the collaborative efforts of the Howard County Health Department (HCHD), Howard County Office on Aging and Independence (OAI), and the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center (JHHCMC).
These are community-based education workshops to help people manage their ongoing health conditions.
Date/Time: October - December
Location: Varies
Visit here for more information.
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Living Well with Chronic Conditions: Toolkit | |
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This six-week, phone-based course meets weekly in a small group conference call with an instructor. The workshop is for those living with or at risk for a chronic condition such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, obesity, depression, chronic pain, arthritis, lung disease and other health concerns. Caregivers and support persons are also welcome.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, November 12 - December 17, 2024, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Conference Call
Click here to register.
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COVID-19 & Flu Vaccinations | |
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The FirstCall Medical Center is proud to offer COVID-19 & Flu Vaccinations to the public. Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine available. Must be 12 years or older.
Date/Time: Friday, October 11, 2024 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: St. John Church, 9055 Tamar Drive, Columbia, MD 21045
Click here to register.
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A Way to Wellness: Becoming Your Best Self | |
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Join Columbia Association on Wednesday, October 23, from 6 pm to 8:30 pm, at the Jim Rouse Theatre (5460 Trumpeter Rd, Columbia, MD 21044 ) for 'A Way to Wellness: Becoming Your Best Self.'
A panel of medical experts will focus on how we eat, the power of sleep, and the different ways stress can connect to our metabolism.
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 6:00pm - 8:30pm,
Location: Jim Rouse Theatre (5460 Trumpeter Rd, Columbia, MD 21044
Click here to register.
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Medication & Sharps Disposal (Drive-Thru Event) | |
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Safely dispose of: prescription medication, over-the-counter medication, sharps(syringes, needles, EpiPens, etc.), Vitamins, Pet medication, Vapes without batteries, inhalers. Provided by HC DrugFree. in partnership with Howard County Police, DEA, Howard County Health Department, and HCPSS.
Date/Time: October 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: Wilde Lake Village Center Parking Lot, 5305 Village Center Drive, Columbia 21044
Learn more information here.
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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Drugs Day | |
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Join the fight against drug misuse and participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Drive up and drop off unused or expired prescription medications and our staff will dispose of them for you safely.
Date/Time: October 26, 2024 at 10:00am
Location: Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center
Learn more information here.
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Safe Firearm Storage Workshop | |
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Learn how to make your home safer and prevent tragedies by using simple strategies to limit access to dangerous items.
Supported by the Howard County Crisis Intercept Mapping Team
Date/Time: October 29, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Harriet Tubman Cultural Center Multipurpose Room
Learn more information here.
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | |
Marylanders who are experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis should call or text 988. Learn more at 988.maryland.gov and access free community outreach materials in our 988 Toolkit. Maryland veterans and their loved ones can call 988 and press 1 to transfer to the Veterans Crisis Line. Press 2 for Spanish. Press 3 for LGBTQIA+ support.
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Opioid Overdose Response Training | |
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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