Uniting us towards a healthier Frederick County
Our Pledge to Health Equity
Health equity means making sure everyone in Frederick County has a fair chance at being healthy, no matter where they live, how much money they make, or what background they come from.
The Health Equity Framework is Healthier Frederick’s response to the barriers, challenges, and disparities still faced by many Frederick County residents. Grounded in shared priorities and shaped by local voices, it lays out principles and actions to remove barriers and expand opportunities. Together, we can use this roadmap to build stronger, healthier communities across the county.
Current Priorities
The 2025 Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), our most community-informed yet, identified five priority areas to guide the Local Health Improvement Process (LHIP) Workgroups’ efforts over the 2025-2028 LHIP cycle. Local changemakers and community voices will unite in these four Workgroups to transform shared goals into real, lasting impact.
Lack of Access to Affordable Healthy Food
Addressing barriers to affordable, nutritious food and advancing community-driven solutions that promote equitable food access for all.
Institutional and Systemic Racism
Challenging institutional and systemic racism by supporting partnerships, practices, and policies that advance racial equity and social justice.
Mental Health: Lack of Awareness of Accessibility of Resources & Stigma
Promoting mental well-being by increasing access to and awareness of resources, reducing stigma, and strengthening systems of support across the community.
Inadequate Affordable
Housing Supply
Addressing the shortage of affordable housing by elevating community voices to support inclusive development and collaborative solutions that ensure safe, stable homes for all.
Share Your Story
We all have our own health journey and witness the health and wellbeing of our loved ones. Healthier Frederick seeks to make a lasting impact on our community’s health. That success relies on our capacity to understand the challenges and opportunities that our residents face.
Please contact us if you would like to share your perspective on health and wellbeing.
