Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County

SAVE THE DATE! The Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) Public Input Session, hosted in partnership with the Frederick County Health Department, Frederick Health, and the Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County, invites YOU to share your insights to help shape Frederick County's health priorities over the next 3-year Local Health Improvement Process (LHIP) cycle. ?? January 22, 2025 ? 9:00am - 12:00pm ??Frederick Health Village Refreshments and light breakfast items will be provided. Snow date: January 28, same time and location. Contact [email protected] with any questions. #Healthierfrederick

??EMDR AND EASY EGO STATES INTERVENTION THERAPIES TRAINING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY The Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County’s Local Health Improvement Process (LHIP) Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) Workgroup is thrilled to announce that they are looking to provide scholarships for Frederick County mental health providers who serve children, youth, and families in Frederick County to access no cost training in the provision of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Easy Ego States Intervention therapies. Scholarship applications are due by Friday, December 20. Visit https://lnkd.in/gmtKwBnh or the link in our bio for more information and to apply! Please share this amazing opportunity with your networks! #healthierfrederick

Empowering Health Conversations for Black Preteen and Teen Girls in the DC/Maryland Area ?? For those in the DC and Maryland area, I'm thrilled to share an upcoming event that focuses on empowering Black preteen and teen girls through open conversations about puberty, reproductive health, and wellness. Event: Let’s Talk Puberty and Periods – Health Conversations for Black Preteen and Teen Girls ?? Date: Sunday, December 1, 2024 ? Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ?? Location: Anthony M. Natelli Community Room, Urbana Regional Library, Frederick, MD This unique event offers a safe space for young girls to gain knowledge, confidence, and support. Topics will include the menstrual cycle, cultural significance and body positivity, and promoting mental and emotional wellness. Please share this with families who may be interested! Together, let's foster open dialogue and celebrate growth in our community. ?? Register here: Greetings Phyllis, I’m excited to share an upcoming event designed to support Black preteen and teen girls as they learn about puberty, reproductive health, and wellness in a safe and supportive environment. Event: Let’s Talk Puberty and Periods – Health Conversations for Black Preteen and Teen Girls Date:?Sunday, December 1, 2024 Time:?2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location:?Anthony M. Natelli Community Room, Urbana Regional Library 9020 Amelung St, Frederick, MD 21704 This hour-long event will cover important topics such as: Understanding the menstrual cycle and reproductive health basics Embracing cultural significance and body positivity Promoting mental and emotional wellness We encourage families in the area to bring their young girls to this empowering conversation that fosters knowledge, confidence, and open communication. 11/12/2024 Updated registration link Please register?by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer or using this link:?https://lnkd.in/er4bqs3F. Feel free to share this with others who may be interested!? Warm regards, Jackie

On Veteran's Day, we honor those who have served our country and recognize the importance of equitable access to health services for our veterans. Every veteran should receive the support they deserve, from mental health resources to preventive care. Thank you to the organizations, healthcare providers, and community advocates who continuously work to ensure health services are made accessible to veterans. Happy Veteran's Day ??????????

Family Connects of Frederick County has exciting news to share! Family Connects of Frederick County provides no-cost home nursing visits to families with newborns to provide wellness visits and personalized resources for the birthing parent and baby. They are working alongside other Family Connects programs in Maryland on a bill that will implement the voluntary program statewide to provide universal newborn nurse home visiting services to all families with newborns residing in Maryland. A Maryland state bill is being planned by lawmakers that would mandate insurance providers to cover services under Family Connects, which would create the statewide program. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/exrsDPJ6

??Save the Date! ??Join us at Hood College on Thursday, November 21 from 1:00 - 2:30pm for their November Public Health Seminar Series in the Hodson Auditorium located in Rosenstock Hall! ??The seminar will feature leaders from the Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County's Local Health Improvement Process (LHIP) Workgroups. Hear about the Workgroups' impact on the community, their personal and professional journeys, ways to get involved, and more. ??You won't want to miss it! Registration is not required. #healthierfrederick

The Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County is hiring a full-time Local Health Improvement Process (LHIP) Workgroup Coordinator! We are looking for an energetic individual who is passionate about advancing community health and health equity in Frederick County. This team member supports LHIP related projects, assures that partners remain focused on action plans, and more. The deadline to apply is October 31. To apply, go to https://lnkd.in/eQmPCmhy #healthierfrederick

There is only one week left to register for the exciting full day Recovery is Good Business Workshop! Supporting mental health and substance use recovery is essential for creating a healthier, more productive workplace. In 2023, 58.7 million adults aged 18 or older (22.8%) experienced a mental health issue, and 46.3 million adults met the criteria for a substance use disorder in the past year. Space is limited, so sign up today to learn the essentials of supporting staff navigating mental health and substance use recovery while empowering your business to foster an inclusive, supportive culture. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehKztTE4

Don't miss out on this FREE opportunity to learn how to better support, and be prepared to support, your employees experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges. When: Thursday, October 17 from 9:00am - 4:oopm Where: Frederick County Workforce Services 200 Monroe Ave, Frederick, MD 21701 Check the post below to register today!

?Are you a Frederick County business owner, or do you work at a Frederick County business? If so, keep reading! ??????Frederick County Workforce Services’ FREE Recovery is Good Business Workshop provides Frederick County business owners and staff the opportunity to learn the latest results-oriented workforce development techniques to expand their workforce and drive their company forward. ????Join this interactive workshop to transform your workplace into a recovery-friendly environment! Learn the essentials of supporting staff navigating mental health and use recovery while empowering your business to foster an inclusive, supportive culture. ??All participants will earn a Maryland Recovery Friendly Workplace, and a Frederick County Recovery is Good Business Partner designation. Presented By Frederick County Workforce Services in partnership with: ??Maryland Department of Labor ??Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County ??Trauma Specialists of Maryland, LLC ??Frederick County Health Department Learn about key topics that will be explored and register at https://lnkd.in/eHsMS-Y8 #RecoveryIsGoodBusiness #MentalHealth #SubstanceUse #HealthierFrederick