Through strategic Community Engagement, the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition works to promote health; prevent and support management of chronic diseases; and promote social engagement and mental health across the lifespan through culturally appropriate, accessible and inclusive healthy lifestyle activities in the following priority areas:
HEALTHY BEGINNINGS
Healthy lifestyle activities related to prevention and care for gestational diabetes, maternal and infant health and prevention of pediatric obesity.
HEALTHY LIVING
Health promotion related to chronic disease prevention and care, increased movement and healthier food and beverage choices.
HEALTHY MINDS
Health promotion for social engagement and to support mental health.