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DIGEST Newsletter
November 2024
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Welcome our new Howard County LHIC Staff! | |
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Director: Maribet Rivera-Brute is the new Director of the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC). Maribet’s previous professional roles included serving as the Governance and Strategic Programs Coordinator with the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB), Outreach and Partnership Analyst with the Federal COVID Response Team with IQ Solutions, and Program Coordinator with the UME, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in Baltimore City. Maribet enjoys spending time in nature, walking, running, listening to classical music, and having fun with her family and friends, and resides in Howard County with her family.
Community Engagement Coordinator: Stephanie Foster is the new LHIC Community Engagement Coordinator. She has been an employee of Howard County Health Department since November 2022, and has 8+ years experience in program management as well as community engagement. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, volunteering at her church, and spending time with family.
Please join us in welcoming Maribet and Stephanie!
Check out the HCLHIC team here!
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Hispanic Heritage Month Resource Fair | |
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The Howard County Health Department and partners attended the Hispanic Heritage Month Resource Fair on October 9th at Deep Run Elementary School. As part of the LHIC's Food Security Committee efforts, the Community Action Council of Howard County (CAC-HC) provided bags of produce to 63 families and shared information about resources and programs. This was a lovely event that celebrated the diversity within the Howard County Public School System.
Learn more about CAC-HC here.
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Howard County Basic Insights | |
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The Basics' Principles are five fun, simple and powerful ways that every family can give every child a great start in life. The Basics Insights delivers two weekly science-based facts and activities to boost your child’s learning and brain development.
Receive Two Free Messages each week!
FOR CHILDREN AGES 0-5
Learn more and register.
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Free Classes for Parents/Guardians & Grandparents | |
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HC DrugFree will present this popular parenting class for Howard County parents, guardians, and grandparents of 9-14 years old, and will consider slightly older or younger children on a case by case basis. Adult or child must be a Howard County resident. This program will meet via Zoom for 5 classes. Adults are encouraged to attend all 5 sessions.
Dates/Time: November 12, 15, 19, 22 , and December 3
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Via Zoom
Visit here for more information and to register.
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Positive Solutions for Families (PSF) | |
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Join the Howard County Office of Children and Families for this evidenced-based, virtual parent series to help increase knowledge and understanding of how to promote children’s social and emotional skills, address challenging behaviors and use positive approaches to help children manage big emotions. For families with children up to the age of 6.
In this four session series, you will receive a weekly workshop video to watch to learn on your own schedule and then virtually meet with a group of parents to extend the learning and share successes and struggles. Receive FREE handouts and resources to individualize in your own home.
Dates/Time: November 14, 21 & December 5, 12, 2024
7pm - 8pm
Via Webex
Visit here for more information and to register.
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This two-part (1 hour each day) workshop teaches expecting and new parents about caregiving for a newborn(s) from birth to 6 months of age.
Join this workshop to learn more about feeding and bathing, changing diapers, safe sleeping, tips for when to call the doctor, self-care and overall well-being.
Discover additional resources on lactation and car seat safety.
Dates/Time: November 20 & 21, 2024 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Via Zoom
Visit here for more information and to register.
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Balancing Screen Time: Nurturing Young Minds in a Digital World | |
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Research indicates that media exposure for children under the age of five can have long lasting negative impacts on development, specifically brain development. Explore some negative impacts and learn alternative strategies to screen time for our youngest learners to support healthy child development.
Dates/Time: November 18, 2024 7pm - 8pm
Via Webex
Visit here for more information and to register.
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Help is Here this Medicare Open Enrollment Period | |
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Medicare Open Enrollment period, is now open through December 7th. New and returning Medicare participants looking to determine what plan best meets their needs are to reach out to Howard County Senior Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) team. SHIP team members are here to help you review your current coverage, to determine what Medicare Advantage Plan is right for you and to learn more about plan changes coming in the new year.
To learn more about SHIP, visit www.howardcountymd.gov/SHIP or call 410-313-7392 (voice/relay) today to schedule your appointment with one of our trusted SHIP advisors.
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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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2024 Caregivers Are Super Heroes! - Caregivers Conference | |
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Come enjoy a special day just for family caregivers. Keynote, lunch and special activities are planned for a relaxing day focused on selfcare for caregivers. Remember, selfcare is not selfish!
The caregiver conference opens with an inspiring keynote on resilience by Kim Burton, followed by activities to help you relax, recharge and focus on self-care. Choose from breakout sessions on How Superheroes Can Battle Caregiver Stress, Mastering Chronic Conditions, Lifestyle Strategies for Pain Management, and a LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® session with Loretta Veney.
Date/Time: November 16, 2024,
9:30am - 3pm
Location: East Columbia 50+ Center,
6610 Cradlerock Way
Columbia, MD 21045
To register or for additional information please call Kathy Wehr at 410-313-5955
Click here to register.
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Join the Community Ecology Institute for an Autumnal Community Celebration - a seasonal opportunity to explore and enjoy The Green Farmacy Garden (GFG).
Feel free to plug in through the Agenda or choose your own adventure. GFG Staff will be communing and happy to help folks with turmeric harvest and garden questions, and you're welcome to walk the property on your own, peruse the library inside, help rake leaf piles for kids to jump in!
Date/Time: Sunday, November 17, 2024,12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Dr. Jim Duke's Green Farmacy Garden
8210 Murphy Road Fulton, MD 20759
Click here to register.
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2024 Caregivers Are Super Heroes! - Caregivers Conference | |
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The Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services will offer free Thanksgiving baskets to support county residents experiencing food insecurity during the holidays. No registration; baskets will be distributed at two locations, on a first come, first served basis, while quantities last.
Date/Time: November 25, 2024, 4:30pm - 6pm
Location: North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel 20723, or Elkridge Volunteer Fire Station, 5700 Rowanberry Drive, Elkridge 21075
Learn more
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Stay in touch with OAI for Upcoming Events and Classes | |
Stress Less for your Workday Class | |
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Are you feeling stressed from work? This class will give you the tools and resources to take charge of your time and feel less stressed during the workday. You’ll learn strategies to reduce work stress, tips for organizing and prioritizing, and strategies for better work-life integration.
Dates/Time: November 7, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Via Zoom
Visit here for more information and to register.
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Sleep Your Way to Better Health Class | |
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Improve your knowledge about sleep and the importance of creating good sleep habits for better overall health. Learn how sleep affects your body, how much sleep you need, common sleep disorders and the connection between chronic disease and proper sleep. Discover specific actions you can take to improve your quality of sleep.
Dates/Time: November 6, 2024 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Via Zoom
Visit here for more information and to register.
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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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