HCLHIC Digest: Your Monthly News & Updates |
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HCLHIC Quarterly Meetings |
Register for the next HCLHIC Quarterly Meeting on October 20, 2022 at 8:30am; Agenda
or call 410-313-6204 with any questions.
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Welcome Ashton Jordan (AJ) to the HCLHIC! |
Ashton Jordan (AJ) is happy to be part of the HCLHIC team to promote health equity for all in Howard County. He has worked for the Howard County Health Department, assisting with content creation, communication campaigns, and community events. Ashton received his Bachelors of Arts degree in Health Communication from Michigan State University and a Master of Science in Public Health in Health Education & Health Communication from Johns Hopkins. Contact Ashton: ajordan@howardcountymd.gov.
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Infectious Disease Updates |
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HCHD Offers Free Flu Vaccine Clinics |
The Howard County Health Department encourages people of all ages to get a seasonal flu shot from a healthcare provider, local pharmacy, retailer or big box store. Starting on October 17th, HCHD will be welcoming walk-ins with
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Updated COVID Booster Targeting Omicron Subvariants |
The FDA and CDC have authorized the Moderna (18 and older) and Pfizer (12 and older) Omicron-specific booster shots. The HCHD is offering a supply of this updated vaccine. Vaccine is also available at local pharmacies, urgent care centers, and retail stores. You can visit the Maryland Vaccine Locater to find a vaccination location convenient to you. Call the COVID-19 hotline with questions, Mon to Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm at 410-313-6284.
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HCHD Honored at Rise to the Challenge Awards |
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball bestowed nearly 100 ‘Rise to the Challenge’ awards during a ceremony at Merriweather Post Pavilion on September 15, 2022 that recognized community members who gave selflessly at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. HCHD was awarded the Public Health Hero Award. Photos
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Expansion of Howard Community College's Reproductive Health Clinic |
The Howard County Health Department (HCHD) and Howard Community College (HCC) announced the expansion of services at HCC’s Reproductive Health Clinic. Several services will expand over the course of the next several months.
More pictures of the event are here. Video of the entire press event is here.
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What's Your Why Campaign from CCDPC |
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) launched the What’s your Why? campaign in August to increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and maintain a healthy weight in women of childbearing age between the ages of 18 and 44 years. This campaign includes messages for college students, working women, mothers, and persons with disabilities. For more information and to access campaign materials contact Christa Thornton at christa.thornton@maryland.gov.
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Inequity Within: Issues of Inequity Across Communities |
Join the launch of Howard County Library System’s Brave Voices Brave Choices Inequities Within: Issues of Inequity Across Communities, a local analysis of systems and social determinants of health. Speakers include HCLS President & CEO Tonya Aikens, Morgan State University’s Sabriya Sturdavant, Dr.PH, and members of the HCLS Racial Equity Alliance. Link
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Sign up to attend any of the virtual Walkinars.
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Participate in Walktober every day using the one-mile maps and other paths.
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! |
The Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Program (BCCP) at HCHD provides no cost breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnosis, and patient navigation services to eligible women in HoCo. Contact BCCP at 410-313-4255 or visit the website: Cancer Control Program.
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Mammogram Awareness Video |
Watch the new Mammogram Awareness video featuring Dr. Oluwafunmilola Bada, the Clinical Director of Reproductive and Sexual Health Services at Howard County Health Department: https://youtu.be/VsVpWfSo97A.
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CAREAPP - Free Web-Based Tool |
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Find local free and low-cost services for food, health, housing, transportation, education, employment assistance, and more: try CAREAPP a free, translatable tool! Start your search with CAREAPP. Contact Natalie Hall at nhall@howardcountymd.gov or Phone: 410-313-6295 with any questions.
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Columbia Ranks Best City in Maryland for People Living with Disabilities |
Columbia was recognized as the Best City for People with Disabilities in Maryland by WalletHub. During the past four years, HoCo has provided resources to building Patuxent Commons, a major housing project that is a national model for housing adults with disabilities; opened Laura’s Place, a first-of-its-kind playground that embraces inclusive activities for all; and upgraded its website to include accessibility.
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Take the HCHD Behavioral Health Survey |
The Howard County Health Department (HCHD) Bureau of Behavioral Health is conducting a survey through October 14, 2022 to better understand how Behavioral Health Services could be improved in Howard County. Survey in English, Survey in Spanish, and Survey in Korean. Contact Shereen Cabrera Bentley at scabrera@howardcountymd.gov with questions.
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Celebrate Active Aging Week and Walktober at 50+ Centers |
October 3 through 9 is Active Aging Week, a national initiative that promotes the benefits of a healthy lifestyle by offering older adults the opportunity to experience diverse activities. HoCo 50+ centers are offering free trial classes all week and even more activities throughout October to boost your physical, social and mental health! Visit: www.howardcountymd.gov/50pluscenters. |
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Howard County Office on Aging and Independence Newsletter |
The 50+ Center offer a wide variety of programming each day. Click to subscribe and get information on activities at 50+ Centers, Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) programs, and health and wellness offerings. Check out the *new* OAI digital newsletter!
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