Local Health Improvement Process

Frederick County Local Health Improvement Process - Turning Priorities Into Action! 


The Frederick County Health Care Coalition is now the Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County. This strategic rebranding reflects the organization's renewed commitment to improve wellness and resiliency to equitably impact the lifelong health of all Frederick County Residents. All information for the Community Health Needs Assessment, Local Health Improvement Plan, and current workgroups can be found on the new website: https://healthierfrederick.org/ 


The Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County, in close collaboration with the Frederick County Health Department and Frederick Health, reassess the health of our community every three years. The result of this Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) is the development of an updated Local Health Improvement Plan (LHIP). This plan, more than just a document, provides a framework for accountability, local action, and public engagement to advance the health of Frederick County residents. The health and wellness of all of our residents is the foundation for a thriving and resilient community and economy. Through the LHIP, Frederick County supports the attainment of goals of Maryland's Statewide Integrated Health Improvement Strategy.

Community Health Needs Assessment Reports for the current and past 3-year cycles may be found here.

2025-2028 Priorities

  • Food & Nutrition: Lack of Access to Affordable Healthy Food
  • Housing: Inadequate Affordable Housing Supply
  • Mental Health: Lack of Awareness of Accessibility of Resources
  • Mental Health: Stigma Around Mental Health
  • Racial Equity & Justice: Institutional and Systemic Racism

Join a Workgroup! We invite all interested members of the public and community partners to participate in these new Workgroups! We believe that diverse groups of community members, each with unique perspectives and experiences, are best able to come together and successfully strengthen the foundations of community health. Would you like to work alongside other community members with similar interests? Are you passionate about community health and health equity?  Fill out the LHIP Interest Form below to be invited by email to the next Workgroup meeting! 

Questions?  Please reach out to Malcolm Furgol, FCHCC Executive Director.

The Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County is comprised of a broad representation of community members and organizations from diverse sectors that work together to build a strong foundation of community health. To learn more, visit the HealthierFrederick.org.