LHIC
The Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) works to achieve health equity in Howard County. Participation is sought from individuals and organizations working to achieve optimal health and wellness for all Howard County residents.
Howard County’s Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC) works to achieve health equity and to identify and reduce health disparities for all in Howard County.
All community members in Howard County have an equitable opportunity to achieve health and wellness.
- Evidenced-Based
- All partners have a voice
- Inclusive of Howard County’s diverse community
- Collaboration
- Transparency
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 to improve maternal, infant, and family health.
HEALTHY LIVING
Healthy lifestyle activities for disease prevention through improved access to healthy foods, health education, safe physical activity opportunities, and healthcare.
HEALTHY MINDS
Healthy lifestyle activities for social engagement to support mental wellness and behavioral health.