LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 31, 2020) – The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership invites community members to participate in focus groups to identify local health needs as part of the Community Health Needs Assessment process. Data collected will inform the development of an updated Community Health Improvement Plan for St. Mary’s County.
Focus groups will be held virtually via Google Meets throughout September and October – scheduled based on participant availability – and will last approximately 90 minutes. Questions are general and responses are based on personal experience. All participant information and responses will be confidential. This is an opportunity for you to have your voice heard and establish future health efforts in your community.
To participate, please complete the online interest form. For more information, please contact the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership at stmaryspartnership@gmail.com.
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The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is a community-driven coalition of partners working together to improve health in St. Mary’s County, Maryland. The coalition mobilizes members through four action teams to address the priority health issues in St. Mary’s: Access to Care, Behavioral Health, Healthy Eating & Active Living and Tobacco Free Living. Joining the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is free and all interested organizations and community members are welcome. For more information, visit: www.healthystmarys.com.