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Local Health Improvement Coalition

The Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) is comprised of partnerships from across Baltimore County government, private industry and education. The LHIC supports the Maryland State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP)(link is external) in its efforts to improve population health by joint sponsorship of activities and events.

COMMUNITY FEEDBACK

We encourage community feedback to help us better connect with the public and improve our services.  Your comments will help us understand how we can try to fulfill our mission of healthy people working, living and playing in Baltimore County.

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ORIENTATION

Prior to attending a meeting, view an orientation presentation that explains the history and structure of the LHIC.

DATA

Baltimore County has health data that is regularly monitored and publicly available from various sources including the Maryland Department of Health(link is external). Health data is also collected through our Managing for Results and performance measures requirements. Below are the action plans and progress reports for the coalition:

  • Community Health Needs Assessment
    • 2023-2024
    • 2020-2021
    • 2017 Update
    • 2014-2015
  • Community Health Improvement Plan
  • Progress Reports
  • Baltimore County Health Rankings(link is external)
  • Maryland State Health Improvement Process (SHIP)
  • Maryland Department of Health Vital Statistics and Reports(link is external)
  • Obesity in Maryland and Baltimore County
  • Infant Mortality

MEETINGS

Coalition meetings are held quarterly on the first Wednesday in March, June, September and December from 3 to 5 p.m. at: 

Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services
Drumcastle Government Center
6401 York Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21212

 Sub-committee meetings are held at designated locations determined by the group. For questions or concerns, contact Rosemary Burrell at 410-887-1510. 

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

2025 BCDH Annual Symposium

Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 2 to 5 p.m.
Baltimore County Public Library - Perry Hall Branch
Past Events

Past Events

FY25 Q3 Local Health Improvement Coalition Quarterly Meeting

Wednesday, March 5, 2025, 3 to 4:30 p.m.
WebEx
DateDetails
March 5, 2025
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  • Presentation
December 4, 2024
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  • Minutes
  • Presentation
September 4, 2024
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  • Minutes
  • Presentation
June 4, 2024
  • Presentation
March 6, 2024
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  • Presentation
December 6, 2023
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  • Minutes
  • Presentation
September 6, 2023
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June 7, 2023
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  • Minutes
  • Presentation
March 1, 2023
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December 7, 2022
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September 7, 2022
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  • Meeting Presentation 
June 1, 2022
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  • Presentation
March 2, 2022
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MEMBERS

Any interested party may join the coalition or any of its subcommittees at any time.

Rosemary Burrell, BSN, RN
Chief, Population Health
Phone: 410-887-1510
Email: rburrell@baltimorecountymd.gov

The following organizations are members of the Baltimore County Health Coalition:

  • Aetna
  • Baltimore County Citizen
  • Baltimore County Department of Aging
  • Baltimore County Department of Health
  • Baltimore County Department of Health and Human Services
  • Baltimore County Public Library
  • Baltimore County Department of Planning
  • Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks
  • Baltimore County Department of Social Services
  • Baltimore County Fire Department
  • Baltimore County Police Department
  • Baltimore County Public Library
  • Baltimore County Public Schools
  • Baltimore Medical Systems
  • Chase Brexton Health Services, Inc.
  • Coppin State University
  • Greater Baltimore Medical Health Care System
  • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
  • Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of the Mid-Atlantic States, Inc.
  • LifeBridge Northwest Hospital
  • Local Management Board
  • Maryland Office of Minority Health and Health Disparity
  • Maryland Minority Outreach and Technical Assistance
  • Maryland State Department of Health
  • Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center
  • Neighborspace of Baltimore County
  • Saint Agnes Hospital
  • Set The Captives Free Outreach Center
  • Stevenson University
  • University of Maryland Extension - Baltimore County
  • University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center
  • Y of Central Maryland

RESOURCES

Your baby has you. You have text4baby. Get support throughout your pregnancy and your baby's first year with free text messages on topics like prenatal care, baby health, parenting and more. Sign up today(link is external).

Air quality and health are directly related. See how you can help improve air quality(link is external).

Reducing deaths related to falls through education and resources is an initiative for all ages.

  • Older Adult Fall Prevention(link is external)
  • Ways to Prevent Falls and Related Fractures(link is external)

Disparities in health outcomes are a focus for the health coalition. Find this list of resources(link is external).

Knowing your blood pressure numbers is the first step in managing your health.

  • Blood Pressure Log(link is external)
  • High blood pressure affects your health(link is external) (video)

Reducing low birth weight is an initiative that provides a multi-faceted approach to decreasing infant mortality in Baltimore County. The following information presents ways to promote the health of babies.

  • Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(link is external) for tips on what you can do before pregnancy to be healthy.
  • View a safe sleep environment video(link is external) to learn about ways to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and other sleep-related causes of infant death.
  • Plan to breastfeed if you are pregnant? Find helpful resources(link is external).
  • Safe to Sleep(link is external)

Reducing childhood obesity through increased physical activity is a way to improve the health of children in Baltimore County. Use the resources below to increase your family's physical activity and improve their health.

  • Healthy Eating for Kids(link is external)
  • Obesity in America(link is external)
  • Surgeon General Step It Up!(link is external)
  • Baltimore County Trail Finder
  • Youth Cycling Opportunities(link is external)
  • Track Your Walking(link is external)
  • Baltimore County Pedestrian and Bicycle Council

  • Baltimore County Free Quit Smoking Classes
  • Maryland Tobacco Quitline(link is external)
  • American Lung Association(link is external)

Infant deaths can be reduced by following safe infant sleep practices. View an informational video(link is external) promoting these practices based on current research.

Reducing the risk of overdose deaths by decreasing access to medications that could be abused is a way to prevent overdoses in Baltimore County.

  • Overdose Prevention Plan
  • Opioid Overdose Response Training
  • View the Health Officer's interview on prevention efforts(link is external) to reduce opioid overdoses in Baltimore County.
  • A review of data on opioid issues in Baltimore County, as well as Medication Assisted Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Syphilis rates can be reduced by encouraging testing at every health encounter. 

  • View the Health Officer's interview on syphilis awareness(link is external) and efforts to reduce cases in Baltimore County.

  • Reducing tobacco use(link is external) by adults and youth is a critical step in improving health. If you are looking for support while you stop smoking, sign up to receive free text messages(link is external) that will provide encouragement and help you succeed.
  • Electronic cigarettes(link is external) contain harmful chemicals.

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