Maryland Department of Health
Office of Population Health Improvement

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State Office of Rural Health (SORH)

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Networking: Local Health Departments & Organizations (Part 2)

Join our second Community of Practice (CoP) session, where local health departments (LHDs) and community organizations come together to continue building impactful partnerships. This session focuses on advancing the connects made in our previous meeting, offering fresh strategies and innovative ideas for effective networking and relationship-building. In this interactive session, you will discover new approaches to strengthen and expand your public health partnerships; participate in focused discussions tailored to both local health departments and community organizations; and exchange contact information, brainstorm collaborative ideas, and deepen discussions on leveraging partnerships for enhanced public health outcomes.  
Date:  Wednesday, October 9, 2024 
Time:  Noon to 1:30pm


The Essentials of Health Equity: Building a Shared Understanding A Foundational Course for Public Health Professionals, Private Healthcare Employees, and Nonprofit Leaders

In today's rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, understanding and addressing health disparities is crucial. "The Essentials of Health Equity: Building a Shared Understanding" provides you with the tools to navigate and influence the systems that impact health outcomes. This course is specifically designed for public health professionals, private healthcare employees, and nonprofit foundations.
Date: Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time: 2 - 4 PM


​The National Academies Roundtable on the Promotion of Health Equity will host a public hybrid workshop on October 9, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET at t National Academies of Sciences in Washington, DC. The workshop will focus on the influence of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) legislation and policies on creating a more diverse health care and public health workforce. Topics to be addressed include recent changes in state legislation and policies affecting this workforce, their impact on medical and public health training and curriculum, and strategies for student and faculty recruitment and retention. Additionally, the workshop will explore potential solutions to mitigate any negative effects of these policy changes.
Date: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
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This webinar offers an in-depth look at budgeting for nonprofit and governmental organizations. Participants will learn how budgets are created, gain skills in budget analysis, and be able to critique how budgets align with an organization's values and mission.
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time:  2-3 PM

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Last updated:  10-​​08-2024