Expand school-based screening and follow up services relating to oral health
Expand family planning services to women prior to their first pregnancy
Improve school lunches as part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce childhood obesity
For more information, contact Leigh Cobb, Health Policy Director,
410-547-9200 x3001
Updates
Maryland’s Infant Mortality National Ranking Drops to 42nd
Recent data shows an improvement in infant mortality, which is good news and may reflect better services. However, racial disparities are wider than ever, and too many babies are still dying or sick. Maryland needs to fully implement the Governor’s infant mortality plan, including expanding family planning services to more women prior to their first pregnancy. Read more >>
Better School Food Among Keys To Fighting Childhood Obesity
Obesity has doubled in Maryland over the past 20 years, and nearly one-third of youth are obese, with significant consequences for health and the State’s finances. Key strategies to combating childhood obesity include improving school lunches, mandating physical education in schools, making healthier food available in low-income neighborhoods, reducing watching of television and increasing access to parks. Maryland has already begun to use these strategies and can expand them statewide. Read more >>
