LEONARDTOWN, MD (May 21, 2024) – The St. Mary’s County Health Department (SMCHD) hosted Lori Freeman, Chief Executive Officer for the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), for a site visit and tour on April 19, 2024.
The visit highlighted how SMCHD assesses and addresses health issues for the county and explored common challenges faced by local health departments in serving the needs of their community. Ms. Freeman toured both the St. Mary’s County Health Hub and the Spring Ridge Middle School-Based Health Center and learned about how SMCHD is working with its partners to improve access to care for community members.
“Our local health department team was thrilled to welcome NACCHO CEO Lori Freeman and demonstrate our county’s efforts to advance public health,” said Dr. Meena Brewster, St. Mary’s County Health Officer. “NACCHO is the primary national partner advocating for local communities and the health departments that serve them. We appreciate how NACCHO leadership prioritizes visiting local health departments in order to see us in action first-hand.”
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