Prince George's County (MD)

Team Profile Summary

The Prince George's County team consists of a broad section of participants from public health, education, health advocacy non-profits, local elected officials, land use planners, and residents committed to advancing health through systematically advocating for sound policy and activities that address the systems determinants of health.  The team's focus is on breaking down institutional silos and aligning work throughout County agencies that helps reduce community inequities by placing health at the center of all policy considerations.  Promoting this throughout the county will begin by creating a model in the Port Towns of Bladensburg, Colmar Manor, Cottage City, and Edmonston.  These incorporated areas have drafted a Community Action Plan with strategies that will provide insights on how to reduce chronic disease in Prince George's County.  The Community Action Plan was completed through the generous support of Kaiser Permanente, Consumer Health Foundation, United Way of the National Capital Area, and Meyer Foundation.  It is intended that this approach will be replicated in other similar municipalities in the County.

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For more information and to become involved, please contact:

Team Lead: Celeste James
Email: celeste.a.james@kp.org
Phone: (301) 816 - 6496