Harford County Community Health Improvement Plan
The Harford County Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) is pleased to present the following Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) data to county residents, community organizations, and civic groups after engaging in a two-year strategic planning process. The CHIP aligns with gaps identified within the 2018 Harford County Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA). The LHIC is composed of over 30 member organizations and individuals who represent a broad spectrum of the community and all aspects of health. The CHNA data was both quantitative and qualitative. Input was gathered from residents through a community forum, focus groups, and Community Health Survey that reached 1,700 respondents. Other quantitative data on the health status of the community was gathered to provide a complete picture of Harford County's health landscape. The resulting data was examined by LHIC members, who identified three health priorities including Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease & Wellness, and Family Health & Resilience. Goals and strategies relating to these three issues comprise the health improvement plan. The next step in the process is a five-year action cycle that is being implemented by community partners. Three workgroups and subcommittees composed of individuals and organizations committed to improving health issues have been formed and are currently being working on their priority action plans. An annual update will be provided as an appendices to the 2019 CHIP through 2024. It is the goal of the LHIC to implement these strategies through collaboration and synergy in order to accomplish goals and decrease the health disparities that exist in Harford County.
Why Is This Important?
The Harford County Local Health Improvement Coalition conducted a Community Forum on October 26, 2017 at Harford County Community College. The group met to discuss the health status of Harford County residents and current organizational structure of community efforts to address health priorities. Key leaders within the Harford County health community and community members at large were in attendance (see Appendix A). Dr. Russell Moy, MD, MPH Harford County Health Officer presented State and Harford County health statistics with attention to areas where challenging health problems persist within the county. Dr. Moy spoke to the current organizational structure of community health efforts, with the LHIC centered on three Health Priorities; Obesity, Tobacco, and Behavioral Health. He concluded that although the current priorities continue to be problems in Harford County, that high cancer, COPD, suicide, and drug-related mortality rates are also of concern. With limited access to care, health disparities, poor dental health, fall-related mortality, and other health issues persisting, Dr. Moy requested a community call to action to discuss the data and reexamine LHIC priorities. Following the presentation, the groups participated in a Community Forum facilitated by Kathy Kraft and Latoya Patterson-Spencer of University of Maryland Medical System. There was a robust discussion about the health priorities that the LHIC should focus on in the future. Seven health priorities were identified with three health priorities receiving the most votes: Behavioral Health (26 votes), Chronic Disease Prevention/Wellness (16 votes), and Environmental Stability (15 votes). The LHIC general assembly convened once again in October 2018 to confirm commitment to the three priorities, as well as to share progress and plans for continued advancement.
2024 Family Health Targets
- Reduce the rate of Substance Exposed Newborns (SENs) per 1,000 live births to no more than 30.0 per 1,000 live births
- Reduce the infant mortality rate (per 1,000 live births) to no more than 4.0 per 1,000 live newborns
- Reduce the percentage of low birth weight (< 2,500 grams) babies to no more than 6.1%
- Increase the percentage of mothers accessing early (1st trimester) prenatal care by to a minimum of 80%
Why Is This Important?
The Harford County Local Health Improvement Coalition conducted a Community Forum on October 26, 2017 at Harford County Community College. The group met to discuss the health status of Harford County residents and current organizational structure of community efforts to address health priorities. Key leaders within the Harford County health community and community members at large were in attendance (see Appendix A). Dr. Russell Moy, MD, MPH Harford County Health Officer presented State and Harford County health statistics with attention to areas where challenging health problems persist within the county. Dr. Moy spoke to the current organizational structure of community health efforts, with the LHIC centered on three Health Priorities; Obesity, Tobacco, and Behavioral Health. He concluded that although the current priorities continue to be problems in Harford County, that high cancer, COPD, suicide, and drug-related mortality rates are also of concern. With limited access to care, health disparities, poor dental health, fall-related mortality, and other health issues persisting, Dr. Moy requested a community call to action to discuss the data and reexamine LHIC priorities. Following the presentation, the groups participated in a Community Forum facilitated by Kathy Kraft and Latoya Patterson-Spencer of University of Maryland Medical System. There was a robust discussion about the health priorities that the LHIC should focus on in the future. Seven health priorities were identified with three health priorities receiving the most votes: Behavioral Health (26 votes), Chronic Disease Prevention/Wellness (16 votes), and Environmental Stability (15 votes). The LHIC general assembly convened once again in October 2018 to confirm commitment to the three priorities, as well as to share progress and plans for continued advancement.
2024 Chronic Disease & Wellness Targets
- Reduce the percentage of adolescents (grades 9 through 12) who report smoking, using smokeless tobacco, or vapor products (within the last 30 days) to no more than 18.9%
- Reduce the number of diabetes-related deaths (age adjusted, per 100,00) to no more than 16.02
- Reduce the percentage of adults who are obese to no more than 27.4%
- Reduce the overall cancer death rate (age-adjusted, per 100,000 population) to no more than 161.0 cancer deaths per 100,000 population
Why Is This Important?
The Harford County Local Health Improvement Coalition conducted a Community Forum on October 26, 2017 at Harford County Community College. The group met to discuss the health status of Harford County residents and current organizational structure of community efforts to address health priorities. Key leaders within the Harford County health community and community members at large were in attendance (see Appendix A). Dr. Russell Moy, MD, MPH Harford County Health Officer presented State and Harford County health statistics with attention to areas where challenging health problems persist within the county. Dr. Moy spoke to the current organizational structure of community health efforts, with the LHIC centered on three Health Priorities; Obesity, Tobacco, and Behavioral Health. He concluded that although the current priorities continue to be problems in Harford County, that high cancer, COPD, suicide, and drug-related mortality rates are also of concern. With limited access to care, health disparities, poor dental health, fall-related mortality, and other health issues persisting, Dr. Moy requested a community call to action to discuss the data and reexamine LHIC priorities. Following the presentation, the groups participated in a Community Forum facilitated by Kathy Kraft and Latoya Patterson-Spencer of University of Maryland Medical System. There was a robust discussion about the health priorities that the LHIC should focus on in the future. Seven health priorities were identified with three health priorities receiving the most votes: Behavioral Health (26 votes), Chronic Disease Prevention/Wellness (16 votes), and Environmental Stability (15 votes). The LHIC general assembly convened once again in October 2018 to confirm commitment to the three priorities, as well as to share progress and plans for continued advancement.
2024 Behavioral Health Targets
- Reduce the rate of drug intoxication deaths to no more than 30.0 deaths per 100,000 population
- Reduce the rate of suicide to no more than 9.0 suicide deaths per 100,000 population
- Increase the proportion of adolescents (grades 9 through 12) who have never consumed alcohol, to no less than 50.0%
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