Leading
Community
Change
so everyone in Howard County
can live a longer, better life
ABOUT
A Healthier Howard County
The Horizon Foundation is Howard County’s community health foundation. We are committed to improving health through innovative initiatives, collaborative partnerships, strategic grantmaking and thoughtful advocacy. Our work is driven by community needs and is shaped around strategic solutions that promise a significant lasting impact on physical and mental health in Howard County.
As the largest independent health philanthropy in Maryland, we are driven to help everyone in our community – especially those facing the greatest challenges. Learn more about us.
COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
The Horizon Foundation recently hosted a community discussion focused on COVID-19 vaccines. We recorded the session and provided information and answers to many common questions about the COVID-19 vaccines.
Join Horizon’s Nikki Highsmith Vernick as we learn more from Dr. Mohammed Shafeeq Ahmed, Dr. Freeman Hrabowski, Dr. Ruth Karron, and Dr. Maura Rossman. Featuring opening remarks by County Executive Calvin Ball, this event was co-sponsored by Howard County Health Department and Howard County General Hospital, a member of Johns Hopkins Medicine.
57
Million invested in community health
318
Programs Funded
20
Percent drop in soda sales
41
Elementary schools with fresh new lunch menus
15
Ambassador organizations for advance care planning
LATEST POSTS
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It’s back! Register for our Mental Health Film Festival
Sep, 17, 2021 Kerry DarraghWe are thrilled to bring back one of our favorite events this fall - our free, virtual Mental Health Film Festival! Join us from October 17-22…
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Want to help us tackle chronic disease in Howard County? Join our virtual drop-in session next Wednesday!
Sep, 02, 2021 Kerry DarraghLike so many communities across the country, diabetes and other chronic diseases threaten public health in Howard County - and disproportionately impact people of color. Much…
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August newsletter: Supporting kids’ mental health, new grant opportunity to fight diabetes, upcoming events and more!
Aug, 25, 2021 Kerry DarraghTaking care of each other It’s becoming a cliché to say, but it’s still true – we are living through unprecedented and challenging times. The…
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Report: The 2020 Vision for Health in Howard County
Persistent racial disparities in numerous health measures pose challenges and opportunities for Howard County, Maryland, according to a new report released by the Horizon Foundation. The report details inequities in prenatal care and infant health, chronic disease, mental health and advance care planning and also analyzes root causes and calls for specific solutions and broad action by public agencies and others to address them.
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