Howard Health Counts is a one stop source of non-biased data and information about community health in Howard County, Maryland and healthy communities in general. It is intended to help planners, policy makers, and community members learn about issues, identify improvements, and collaborate for positive change.

HowardHealthCounts.org

Partner OrganizationsThe Howard County Health Department is the Foundation’s primary partner, along with:

•Association of Community Services•Howard County General Hospital•Howard County Chamber of Commerce•Howard County Economic Development Authority•Chase Brexton •Policy Analysis Center

Indicators Reporting Feature Local, State, National and Original Articles Promising Practices section Events Calendar

Features:

Community Snapshot/Dashboard of Indicators

Featured Indicators:

•Health •Quality of life •Public safety •Social environment

Closer look at Indicators….

Report Assistant

Promising Practices

The purpose of the collection of Promising Practices is to inform professionals and community members of successful efforts to create positive change.

Event Calendar

Events for the general public as well as community health advocates.

Links to major health calendars in Howard County.

Upcoming EnhancementsNielsen Claritas data:

Healthy People 2020 data: