Coalition for a Healthier Frederick County

The Coalition is looking to hire a full-time Program Manager to join our energetic team. Are you someone interested in the work of developing, implementing, supporting and promoting healthier community strategies? Please apply today. Deadline to apply May 28th at 9:00am EST. https://lnkd.in/e8hs8E6... #HealthierFrederick #JoinOurTeam

Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church is hosting a community-based event to inspire us to invest in a joy-filled healthy lifestyle. The event will include presentations about stroke awareness from Savannah Rhoderick, BSN, RN, SCRN from Frederick Health, a personal story from Rev. Jeffrey Childs, and comfort care discussion by Frederick Health Hospice’s Dawn Bolton, BSN, RN. Blood pressure screenings and information will also be available throughout the day. Saturday, May 18 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm 9411 Baltimore Road, Frederick, MD

The Frederick County Health Department's Maternal Child Health Program reminds us to keep your "Eyes On Baby" with this water safety mantra: 5 layers of protection. From vigilant supervision to pool fences and swimming lessons, let’s create a shield of safety around our little ones. #EyesOnBaby #WaterSafety #ndpa #MaternalChildHealth #FrederickCountyHealthDepartment

The Frederick County Health Department is offering an 8-session Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program known as Health Hearts. Get group support with a trained lifestyle coach and learn which foods can help you manage your blood pressure. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. #HealthierFrederick #HealthyHearts #frederickcountymd

Join Frederick Health and your fellow Bridges Alumni groups for an interactive roundtable session on May 21st, where we will: • Discuss how your organization can play an important role in planning the next 3 year cycle of the Community Health Needs Assessment as a member of the CHNA Steering Committee. • Review and discuss the Family Connects program, an evidence based program that offers a comprehensive home visit by a registered nurse to birthing parents and newborns in the comfort of their home. This event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited and registration is required. Email bridges@frederick.health to register.

Looking for a way to support mental health through art? The Maryland Psychiatric Research Center Art Exhibition includes creative contributions from professional artists, mental health professionals and people with lived experience. Open 9:00am to 5:00pm on Friday, May 18th at Rice Auditorium (55 Wave Avenue, Catonsville, MD).

The Frederick County Health Department reminds us that today is International Water Safety Day! This day aims to raise global awareness of the urgent issue of drowning and advocates for the education of children on staying safe near water. We celebrate this day as a reminder to always have #EyesOnBaby #ndpa #MaternalChildHealth #frederickcountymd

In their mission to engage the community in the prevention of and healing from child sexual abuse, Change the Conversation is hosting a 10-part summer training series. Whether you’re a parent, social worker or professional counselor we can work to heal lived experiences and be compelled to eliminate them. #HealthierFrederick #ChangetheConversation

The Frederick County Division of Aging and Independence hosts a 50+ Men's Group on Thursdays from 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Connect with other men in Frederick County’s senior community through online weekly evenings to learn about all sorts of topics, chat and catch up. This group is open to all men 50+ in Frederick County. Registration is free. We also meet about once a month for in-person outings that are little to no cost. For more information, email Darren at virtualseniorcenter@frederickcountymd.gov.

Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church is hosting a community-based event to inspire us to invest in a joy-filled healthy lifestyle. The event will include presentations about stroke awareness from Savannah Rhoderick, BSN, RN, SCRN from Frederick Health, a personal story from Rev. Jeffrey Childs, and comfort care discussion by Frederick Health Hospice’s Dawn Bolton, BSN, RN. Blood pressure screenings and information will also be available throughout the day. Saturday, May 18 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church located at 9411 Baltimore Road, Frederick, MD #HealthierFrederick