Two St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) initiatives received awards last week from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO). NACCHO, the national organization representing over 3,000 local health departments across the country, selects outstanding local public health programs as Model Practices or Promising Practices. A rigorous peer evaluation process recognizes exemplary programs that other communities would be able to replicate. A national database includes the selected programs to encourage their use by local health departments across the country. NACCHO presented the awards during its annual conference in Detroit, Michigan, on July 25, 2024. The St. Mary’s County Health Hub was recognized as a Model Practice. It is an all-agency effort managed by the SMCHD Behavioral Health Division and supported by many community partners. Since the Health Hub’s launch in late 2022, over 2,400 individuals have received primary care, behavioral health care, and services addressing wellness and social needs. The Prenatal Care Program through SMCHD’s Maternal, Child, and Elder Health Unit in the Division of Health Promotion and Community Services was recognized as a Promising Practice. This program includes initiatives such as Improved Pregnancy Outcomes and Thrive by Three, which increase access to pregnancy care and support […]
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