Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition

Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition We work to achieve health equity in Howard County and to identify and reduce health disparities.

Howard County’s Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) serves as the forum for planning, action, and monitoring of local health improvement efforts under Maryland’s State Health Improvement Process (SHIP).

💜 The Momma's Circle® – Free Support Group for Postpartum Moms 💜Are you a postpartum mom looking for support, connection...
06/02/2026

💜 The Momma's Circle® – Free Support Group for Postpartum Moms 💜

Are you a postpartum mom looking for support, connection, and community? Join The Momma's Circle®, a free support and education group designed for postpartum mothers of all ages and stages.

This welcoming space focuses on supporting the mother's:
✨ Mental well-being
✨ Spiritual well-being
✨ Nutritional health
✨ Physical wellness
✨ Social connection

Connect with other moms, gain valuable resources, and receive support in a caring and judgment-free environment.

📅 June Sessions
Saturdays: June 13, 20, and 27
⏰ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075

📅 July Sessions
Saturdays: July 11, 18, and 25
⏰ 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
📍 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045

🍽 Lunch will be served
🧸 Childcare corner available

🔗 Register by clicking the link, scanning the QR code on the flyer, or emailing [email protected].

🚶‍♀️🚲 Community Forum: Safe Walking, Biking & Wellness in Mayfield 🚲🚶‍♂️Do you live, work, attend school, or spend time ...
06/01/2026

🚶‍♀️🚲 Community Forum: Safe Walking, Biking & Wellness in Mayfield 🚲🚶‍♂️

Do you live, work, attend school, or spend time in the Mayfield community? We want to hear from you!

Join the Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC) and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) partners for a community conversation about improving safe walking, biking, and overall wellness around Mayfield Woods Middle School.

📅 Wednesday, June 3, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
📍 Mayfield Woods Middle School
7950 Red Barn Way, Elkridge, MD 21075

Share your ideas, concerns, and experiences to help shape future improvements in the community. Your feedback can help make walking, biking, and getting around the neighborhood safer and healthier for everyone.

🍎 Refreshments will be provided.

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-routes-to-school-community-forum-tickets-1989939379251?aff=oddtdtcreator

Questions or need language or other accommodations? Contact [email protected]

Staying active can support wellness at every stage of life 💚Walking can help improve balance, mobility, mood, and connec...
05/31/2026

Staying active can support wellness at every stage of life 💚
Walking can help improve balance, mobility, mood, and connection with others.

✅ Walk with a friend
✅ Enjoy fresh air and conversation
✅ Take it one step at a time

👣 Small daily movements can make difference over time.

👉 What helps you stay active and connected to nature?

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Mantenerse activo puede apoyar el bienestar en cada etapa de la vida 💚
Caminar puede ayudar a mejorar el equilibrio, la movilidad, el estado de ánimo y la conexión con otras personas.

✅ Camina con una amiga(o)
✅ Disfruta del aire libre y una buena conversación
✅ Da un paso a la vez

👣 Los pequeños movimientos diarios pueden hacer una gran diferencia con el tiempo.

👉 ¿Qué te ayuda a mantenerte activo(a) y conectado(a) a la naturaleza?

Caregivers matter too 💙When life feels busy, it can be hard to make time for yourself. Many parents and caregivers spend...
05/31/2026

Caregivers matter too 💙
When life feels busy, it can be hard to make time for yourself. Many parents and caregivers spend so much energy caring for others that their own wellness gets pushed aside.

Even small moments of movement can help support your physical and emotional well-being.

✔️ A short walk with your child
✔️ A few quiet minutes outside
✔️Taking a break during the day to stay in movement

👣 Every step taken for yourself matters too

👉 During the day when do you feel most energized?



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Los que cuidan de sus familias también son importantes 💙
Cuando la vida se siente ocupada, puede ser difícil encontrar tiempo para uno mismo. Muchas veces, madres y padres dedican tanta energía a cuidar de otros que dejan su bienestar en un segundo plano.

Incluso pequeños momentos de movimiento pueden apoyar tu bienestar físico y emocional.

✔️ Una caminata corta con tu hijo(a)
✔️ Unos minutos de tranquilidad al aire libre
✔️Tomar pequeñas pausas para estar en movimiento durante el día

👣 Cada paso que das por ti también cuentan

👉 ¿En qué momento del día te sientes con más energía?

There is not “perfect way” to start 💛Some people enjoy long walks. Others may feel tired, overwhelmed, stressed, or unsu...
05/31/2026

There is not “perfect way” to start 💛
Some people enjoy long walks. Others may feel tired, overwhelmed, stressed, or unsure where to begin. That is okay.

Supporting your health can begin with one small choice at the time.

✔️ Walk at your own rhythm
✔️ Focus on consistency, not perfection
✔️Start where you are

👣 Every step forward still counts.

👉 What helps you stay encouraged on your wellness journey?



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No existe una manera “perfecta” de comenzar 💛
Algunas personas disfrutan caminar distancias largas. Otras pueden sentirse abrumadas, estresadas o no saben por dónde empezar. Y eso está bien.

Apoyar tu salud puede comenzar con una pequeña decisión a la vez.

✔️ Camina a tu propio ritmo
✔️ Enfócate en la consistencia, no en la perfección
✔️Empieza desde donde estás

👣 Cada paso hacia adelante también cuenta.

👉 ¿Qué te ayuda a mantenerte activo(a) en tu camino al bienestar?

🎉 Community Resource Fair 🎉Join the Laurel MultiService Center and the Howard County MultiService Center for a FREE Comm...
05/29/2026

🎉 Community Resource Fair 🎉

Join the Laurel MultiService Center and the Howard County MultiService Center for a FREE Community Resource Fair designed to connect residents and families with valuable local resources and services!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Laurel MultiService Center
9411 Whiskey Bottom Road
Laurel, MD 20723

✨ Connect with local organizations and community resources while enjoying a fun, family-friendly atmosphere! Free groceries will also be available while supplies last.

✅ Registration is encouraged using the Eventbrite link listed below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-connections-join-us-for-a-day-of-support-food-and-fun-tickets-1987854359902?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Healthy habits can begin with simple family moments 💚Children learn by watching the adults around them. A walk together,...
05/29/2026

Healthy habits can begin with simple family moments 💚
Children learn by watching the adults around them. A walk together, time outside, or moving as a family can create memories while supporting physical and emotional health.

It does not have to be complicated.

✅ Walk together when possible
✅ Explore a nearby park
✅ Enjoy time away from screens

👣 Small steps can help build healthy futures tomorrow.
👉 What activities help your family stay active together?





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Los hábitos saludables pueden comenzar con momentos simples en familia 💚
Los niños aprenden observando a los adultos que los rodean. Caminar juntos, salir al aire libre o mantenerse activos en familia puede crear recuerdos mientras apoyan su salud física y emocional.

No tiene que ser complicado.

✅ Caminen juntos cuando sea posible
✅ Exploren un parque cercano
✅ Disfruten el tiempo lejos de los dispositivos electrónicos

👣 Los pequeños pasos de hoy pueden ayudara construir un futuro más saludable mañana.

👉 ¿Qué actividades ayudan a tu familia a mantenerse activos juntos?



💼🤝 100 Men in Suits 🤝💼Join STAND Mentorship for a FREE community event focused on mentorship, leadership, empowerment, a...
05/28/2026

💼🤝 100 Men in Suits 🤝💼

Join STAND Mentorship for a FREE community event focused on mentorship, leadership, empowerment, and building positive community connections.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Howard Community College
10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, MD 21044
Room KC101 – Parking Lot F near the Hickory Ridge Building

✨ This free event is designed to inspire and empower through mentorship, leadership development, and meaningful community engagement.

✅ Registration is required.

🔗 Learn more and register today:
🌐 www.standmentorship.org
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💜 World Elder Abuse Awareness Forum 💜June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a global initiative dedicated t...
05/27/2026

💜 World Elder Abuse Awareness Forum 💜

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness and preventing the abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults.

In honor of WEAAD, the Howard County Office on Aging and Independence (OAI) invites older adults, caregivers, and community members to attend the “Awareness, Action, and Financial Safety” Community Forum.

📅 Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant
9000 Father’s Legacy, Ellicott City, MD

Participants will learn how to:
✔️ Spot the signs of identity theft and scams
✔️ Use practical strategies to prevent and respond to financial exploitation
✔️ Connect with local resources and support systems designed to protect older adults from financial abuse

☕ Light refreshments will be provided.

🎟️ Admission is FREE, but advance registration is requested.

🔗 Register today by clicking on the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weaad-2026-awareness-action-and-financial-safety-tickets-1987409720975?aff=oddtdtcreator

🖤💚❤️ Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity (OHRE) and the Department of Recre...
05/26/2026

🖤💚❤️ Celebrate Juneteenth 2026 with the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity (OHRE) and the Department of Recreation & Parks! ❤️💚🖤

Join the community for the annual Juneteenth Community Day & Block Party — a vibrant celebration honoring the richness of Black culture, community connection, storytelling, and the ongoing significance of Juneteenth.

📅 Saturday, June 20, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Harriet Tubman Cultural Center

This FREE family-friendly event will feature:
🎶 Music & live entertainment
🍴 Food
💃 Movement & interactive activities
📖 Storytelling
🖼️ Interactive exhibits
🤝 Community resources
🛠️ Engaging workshops for all ages

Come celebrate history, culture, resilience, and community together!

✅ Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howard-county-juneteenth-community-day-block-party-tickets-1989387667065?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

📞 Questions? Contact OHRE at 410-313-6430
📧 [email protected]

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8930 Stanford Boulevard
Columbia, MD
21045

Telephone

(410) 313-6300

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