DIGEST Newsletter
June 2024
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HCLHIC Quarterly Meetings |
Register for the next HCLHIC Quarterly hybrid meeting on July 18, 2024 at 9:00am to 11:00am.
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HCLHIC Director Featured in Columbia Inspired Magazine |
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Columbia Inspired's 2024 Women's Edition features three amazing, accomplished, and influential women working in our community.
Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC) Director Reena Rambharat was featured in Columbia Inspired Magazine's Women's Edition for her work making Howard County healthier.
You can read the article here.
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The Howard County Health Department is hosting the Maryland Commission on Public Health’s Listening Session. The Commission wants to hear your thoughts and ideas about what you want from your public health agencies.
Date/Time: Thursday, June 13, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location: 8930 Stanford Boulevard Columbia, MD 21045
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Free Prenatal Fitness Classes Presented by Fit4Baby |
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Join CareFirst Engagement Center for exciting and invigorating Free Prenatal Fitness Classes presented by Fit4Baby! These classes are designed for expectant mothers who want to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle during pregnancy.
This is a FREE community event; CareFirst Insurance is not required!
Date/Time: Tuesdays May - August, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: 8045 Harriet Tubman Lane, Columbia, MD 21044
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Wellness Workshops & Support for Parents |
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Check out the free, virtual workshops presented by the Howard County Public School System in partnership
with Backpack Healthcare and Congruent Counseling/Integrative Counseling.
Caregiver Wellness Workshops:
Date/Time: Every Fourth Thursday, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ask A Clinician About Teen Substance Health and Mental Health:
Date/Time: June 12, July 10, August 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Details:
Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 263 730 731 095
Passcode: tBnaPG
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Office of Children and Families Family Support Center |
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The Howard County Office of Children and Families Family Support Center offers comprehensive, family centered, community-based preventive programs for parents, caregivers and their children ages birth to five.
Program highlights include child development, parent education, and health education, as well as resources and referrals.
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Howard County Family Wellness Day |
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Join the Howard County Health Department and other community wellness partners for Howard County Family Wellness Day on Sunday, June 9th at Centennial Park. Family Wellness Day is FREE to the public. Enjoy a one day showcase promoting physical activity, health screenings, fun activities for all ages.
Date/Time: Sunday June 9, 2024
Location: Centennial Park, 10000 Clarksville Pike
Ellicott City, MD US 21042
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Date/Time: Every Monday at 6pm
Location: Wilde Lake Interfaith Center, 10431 Twin Rivers Rd., Columbia MD 21044
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Senior Planet Program Classes |
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Howard County’s Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) is a proud partner of the Senior Planet program. Senior Planet is the flagship program to harnesses technology to enhance the way we age.
The Office on Aging and Independence offers a variety of courses, programs, and activities to help older adults learn new skills, save money, access health information, make new friends, and so much more!
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Men's Health Month Expo
Join the Howard County Health Department and partners for the free Men's Health Month Expo. During the month of June, men are encouraged to set goals for health, wellness and begin to create a roadmap for achieving goals.
Workshops and classes will discuss men's mental health, cancer education, substance abuse and much more! Please dress comfortably if you plan on taking a class.
Date/Time: Saturday June 15, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Location: North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road Laurel, MD 20723
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Living Well Building Better Caregivers Workshop |
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The community-based workshop is highly participatory, where mutual support and success build your confidence in your ability to manage caregiving tasks and maintain a fulfilling life.
The class meets every week at the same day and time over Zoom. Every participant is sent a free E-book to the email they provided in their registration.
Date/Time: Thursdays June 13 - July 25, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
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Join the Howard County Health Department and partners for a night of free music, entertainment, healing conversations, lawn games, food, and fun! Learn about local resources for service members, veterans, and their families. Featuring classic rock cover band Midnite Run!
Date/Time: June 6, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Rockburn Branch Park, Clover Hill House Clover Hill, Elkridge, MD 21075
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Behavioral Health Resource Fair |
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The Howard County Health Department's Bureau of Behavioral Health is hosting a Resource Fair. The fair will include fun activities for the entire family!
Date/Time: Friday, June 7, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: North Laurel Community Center
9411 Whiskey Bottom Rd Laurel, MD 20723
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Learn about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and memory loss in a community-focused listening session. Review the basics of these conditions, services of the Alzheimer’s Association and how to can expand the reach of local programs and services.
Bring a friend and share your thoughts about how the Alzheimer’s Association can help more people in your community. This Forum is presented in English with Spanish materials, translation and resources.
Date/Time: Monday, June 24, 5:00pm
Location: North Laurel 50+ Center
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2024 Annual Women's Conference |
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The Maryland Department of Health's Behavioral Health Administration will be hosting the 2024 Annual Women's Conference, Health, Equity and Recovery (HER).
This year's conference will be held virtually on the Zoom platform. The registration fee has been waived for this conference.
Date/Time: Thursday, June 27, 9:00am - 3:00pm
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline |
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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 |
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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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