MEMBER ACTION ALERT

Changes are coming to Medicaid. Have you moved? Changed your phone number? To get important messaging about these critical changes, the Howard County Health Department needs to have your current contact information.

Give the Health Department a call today at 410-313-5845 or email medicaid@howardcountymd.gov to make sure we can reach you with important updates or answer any questions you might have. You can learn more about How Medicaid is Going to Change from the Maryland Department of Health.

We ask Coalition members to share this information with your community members.

Para ver la información en español sobre los cambios de Medicaid, haga clic aquí.

The University of Maryland, Horowitz Center for Health Literacy and the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition invite you to a free online workshop about the Maryland Patient Bill of Rights. This interactive session will help you feel more prepared, ask questions, and speak up for yourself when navigating the hospital system.

📅 Date and Time: Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 1:00 PM

📍Location: Virtual via Zoom

Coalition members are asked to share this opportunity with community members and your networks. Click on the image for a copy of the flier.

The Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC) is excited to lead the 2026 Walktober initiatives!

Walktober is celebrated in October across Maryland as part of our State's official exercise and the call to action to promote walking for physical activity and improved health for residents of all ages and abilities.

As we plan for HoCo Walktober 2026 events, the webpage will be updated to highlight all the Walktober events. Promotional flyers in multiple languages and giveaways will be available. Click here to view the website.

💻Coalition members are asked to use the form to submit walk/move events and share with others who are hosting events.

Join the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC) and the University of Maryland Legal Resource Center (UMD LRC) for a hands-on advocacy training designed to empower public health professionals, community health workers, and local residents with the knowledge and confidence to influence policy.

📅 Date and Time: Wednesday, November 16, 2026, 5:30 - 7:00 PM

📍Location: Howard County Health Department, Heroes A Conference Room, 8930 Stanford Blvd, Columbia, MD 21045

💻Register here.

Coalition members are asked to share this opportunity with community members and your networks. Click here for a copy of the flier.

Whether you're new to advocacy or looking to strengthen your skills, this event offers practical strategies to turn concerns into action and community voices into meaningful change. Light refreshments will be provided.

The Howard County Office of the Local Children's Board is calling on all local, youth-serving mental health professionals to complete a brief assessment. Your feedback will help the County evaluate the current availability of mental health services and pinpoint the most pressing needs of area youth.

💻The survey is completely voluntary and takes only 5 minutes to complete. Click here to complete the survey.



Coalition members are encouraged to share this survey among your networks.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time to increase awareness about breast cancer and the importance of screening and early detection.

Encourage family, friends, colleagues, and community members to learn about breast cancer risk factors, recommended screenings, and resources available to support breast health.

Coalition members are encouraged to share the resources available here.