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May 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.

Check out previous meeting minutes. Any questions, email lhic@howardcountymd.gov, or call 410-313-6204.
Community Corner
HCLHIC Container Garden Project Update
Special thanks to partners of the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC) and staff of the Howard County Health Department (HCHD) for growing seedlings from 175 seed packets donated by Clarks Ace Hardware.

The veggies and herbs seedlings were given to senior and disabled residents of Owen Brown Place in Columbia to support with their container gardening.

Thank you to all who helped grow seedlings!
Healthy Beginnings
Black Maternal Health Week Celebration
Thanks to partners of the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition for supporting the successful Black Maternal Health Week event on April 20th.

This focus this year was on Restoring Joy through Community Care. Attendees were able to connect with other community members, get insight from maternal health practitioners, and use the available massage and reiki room.

Thank you, partners!
Office of Children and Families Family Support Center
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.


Hatchlings: Baby on the Way
Howard County Library System will be hosting an interactive early literacy class for expectant parents.

Participants will receive a FREE book, activities calendar, and song sheet. Space is limited to expectant parents/partners. Free dinner will be provided by the Howard County Health Department.
Date/Time: May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Healthy Living
LindaBen Foundation's Mobile Market
LindaBen Foundation's Mobile Market will now have one of their hubs at the Bryant Woods Elementary School Parking Lot.

The Mobile Market typically runs every 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month with the season ending on Nov 23rd.

Date/Time: May 4 & 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Location: Bryant Woods Elementary School Parking Lot
Creating Community. Cultivating Connections. Showcase
Join the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) for their Creating Community. Cultivating Connections. Showcase as part of Older American's Month on May 2nd at 2 – 6pm at East Columbia 50+ Center. Keynote presentation will focus on Why Social Contact Matters as We Age.

Date/Time: May 2, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: East Columbia 50+ Center

BikeAround Downtown

May is Bike Month and this year, the Office of Transportation has again teamed up with the Downtown Columbia Partnership to offer some amazing biking events!

Check out details here.
No Menthol Sunday
No Menthol Sunday is fast approaching! Join the Maryland Department of Health’s Center for Tobacco Prevention and Control (CTPC) and the Center for Black Health and Equity in celebrating No Menthol Sunday on May 19, 2024. This year’s theme is ‘Rooted in Power, a Decade of Determination'.

Date/Time: May 19, 2024

Healthy Minds
Children's Mental Health Matters!
In honor of Children's Mental Health Matters Campaign, the Howard County Office of Children and Families will be hosting its “Discussing Your Child’s Mental Health with Your Primary Care Provider,” workshop virtually this Wednesday, May 1st at 7:00 p.m.

During this workshop, participants will discuss the importance of mental health for everyone and what to do if you notice ongoing changes in your child’s emotional well-being or behaviors. To register to participate in this FREE workshop, click HERE
The Together Community Event
Join HopeWorks of Howard County for The Together: Revitalizing the Importance of Human Connection community event, a self-care and social justice project. Participate in conversations and activities around being human and searching for belonging!

Date/Time: May 4 & 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: 9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite #100

Opioid Overdose Response Training
The Howard County Health Department (HCHD) offers free virtual training on Narcan: Register for virtual 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