Frederick County Local Health Improvement Process - Turning Priorities Into Action!
A Local Health Improvement Plan (LHIP) is more than just a document. It provides a framework for accountability, local action, and public engagement to advance the health of Frederick County residents. A positive health status provides the foundation for a thriving community and economy. Through the LHIP, Frederick County will support the attainment of goals of Maryland's State Health Improvement Plan.
2019-2021
The fourth Priority Setting Summit was held on January 15, 2019. Community members and partners came together to hear about the top 10 health issues in Frederick County based on current data. Subject Matter Experts gave presentations and the group of 120+ people completed a readiness assessment to help determine the top priorities for the next three years. These priorities are:
- Behavioral health (substance use, mental health, suicide)
- Leads: Melinda Hite (mrhite@fmh.org) and Jonathan Switzer (jon@crossedbridges.com)
- Meeting Date: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 9:30-11:30am
- Meeting Location: Frederick County Health Department, 350 Montevue Lane Frederick, MD 21702
- ACEs/Infant Health
- Lead: Pilar Olivo (POlivo@frederickcountymd.gov)
- Meeting Date: 2nd Thursday of the month at 12:30-2:00pm
- Meeting Location: Mental Health Association, 226 Jefferson St. Frederick, MD 21701
- Chronic disease (obesity, cancer)
- Leads: Heather Kirby (HKirby@fmh.org) and Diane Tomasky (DTOMASKY@fmh.org)
- Meeting Date: Every two weeks starting February 25, 2019 at 2:00-3:30pm
- Meeting Location: contact lead for location
If you are interested in joining one of the work groups, please email the work group lead(s) and CC Lori Dembeck at ldembeck@frederickcountymd.gov.