Maryland Rural Health Infrastructure Initiative
The University of Maryland School of Medicine Department of Family and Community Medicine, proposes a rural and urban health infrastructure enhancement initiative to
- Address COVID-19 health disparities and inequities
- Develop a community workforce trained in all aspects of COVID-19 prevention, mitigation, and vaccines
- Outreach to the community to link members to primary care and chronic disease care
- Educate community on Long COVID and connect to resources
- Develop a pandemic preparedness blueprint including the workforce, necessary for future readiness
- Build infrastructure to encourage interest and excitement around health professional careers in order to better recruit and retain health professionals in health professional shortage areas.
This initiative will include a multi-partner community-based effort to expand the workforce and educate/train community members to ensure and expand equitable access to COVID-19 resources, and services.
Areas to be served under project:
- West Baltimore City
- Caroline County
- Dorchester County
- Kent County
- Somerset County
- Talbot County
- Queen Anne’s County
- Wicomico County
- Worcester County
Our Partners
Upcoming Events
Health Fair covering a wide range of topics from
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Mental Health
- Blood pressure screenings and heart disease
- Smoking cessation
- Vaccine education
- Asthma
Come help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. We will have:
- Activities for kids
- Games
- Health resources
- Free chicken
Past Community Events
April 2023: Outstanding Public Health Leader Award
April 28, 2023: AME Zion Church Kickoff
May 28, 2023: Hispanic and Haitian Community Health Fair
June 24, 2023: Healthy Families Lower Shore Annual Picnic
June 24, 2023: Juneteenth Event and Health Fair
August 1, 2023: National Night Out: West Baltimore
August 5, 2023: Health Fair and Back to School Event
August 12, 2023: Back to School Giveaway and Health Fair
August 12, 2023: Back to School and Food Giveaway
August 26, 2023: Back to School Giveaway
September 14, 2023: Team Ujima TV Interview
September 23, 2023: Team Ujima Health Fair and Food Giveaway
Resources
Long COVID
What You Need to Know About Long COVID (NIH)
Guidance on “Long COVID” as a Disability Under the ADA, Section 504, and Section 1557 (hhs.gov)
Long COVID and Fatiguing Illness Recovery Program (hsc.unm.edu)
Evaluating and Supporting Patients Presenting with Cognitive Symptoms Following COVID (cdc.gov)
National Research Action Plan on Long COVID (hhs.gov)
Supporting Employees with Long COVID: A Guide for Employers (Job Accommodation Network)
Tobacco Health
E-Cigarettes
Health Risks of E-Cigarette Use (American Heart Association)