State Health Assessment & Improvement Planning
Overview
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has launched an initiative, Building a Healthier Maryland, to revisit and set health priorities as captured in the 2024 State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP). The launch of this initiative marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to the well-being of Maryland residents.
This initiative, Building a Healthier Maryland, was facilitated by MDH and was conducted collaboratively with organizations and partners across Maryland. The first activity that was completed as part of the initiative was to conduct a State Health Assessment (SHA). The assessment involved taking a comprehensive look at data that provide insight into Maryland's health landscape, covering everything from health behaviors, health outcomes and the physical environment. The assessment allows us to collaboratively identify and prioritize key health concerns so that goals and objectives can be set to address those priorities in the State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP).
The Building a Healthier Maryland health priorities are:
Priority 1: Chronic Disease
Priority 2: Access to Care
Priority 3: Women’s Health
Priority 4: Violence
Priority 5: Behavioral Health
How can I learn more about Maryland’s SHA/SHIP?
How can I monitor progress on the health priorities as laid out in the SHIP?
Where can I learn more about previous health improvement initiatives in Maryland?
Get Involved
Building a Healthier Maryland is a collaborative effort to improve the health of all Marylanders and in order to be successful, requires the involvement of many partners. These include as community members, community-based organizations, and state and local government agencies across Maryland. Stay connected with us by filling out the form and you will be added to our contact list to learn about opportunities to get involved. You will also receive the SHIP newsletter for the latest updates and information.
Questions or comments may be directed to mdh.bahm@maryland.gov.
