Appointed by Maryland Center for Health Equity, University of Maryland School of Public Health: Glenda L. Lindsey, Dr.P.H.; one vacancy.
Representing Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities, Maryland Dept. of Health: Stephanie C. Slowly
Representing Maryland Higher Education Commission: Jonmikel Enriquez, Ph.D.
Representing Maryland Hospital Association: Marilyn D. Lynk, Ph.D.
Ex officio: Matthew P. Teffeau, designee of Secretary of Agriculture; Jennifer L. Eastman, designee of Secretary of Disabilities; Deborah D. Nelson, Ph.D., designee of State Superintendent of Schools; Matthew C. Rowe, designee of Secretary of the Environment; Caroline A. Varney-Alvarado, designee of Secretary of Housing & Community Development; vacancy, designee of Secretary of Human Services; Lauren C. Gilwee, designee of Secretary of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation; Jonathan C. Coplin, designee of Secretary of Transportation; Barbara J. Bazron, Ph.D., Deputy Secretary, Behavioral Health, & Cheryl D. DePinto, M.D., designee of Deputy Secretary, Public Health Services, Maryland Department of Health; Dayena M. Corcoran, Commissioner of Correction, Department of Public Safety & Correctional Services.
Staff: Stephen B. Thomas, Ph.D.
c/o Maryland Center for Health Equity
School of Public Health, University of Maryland
3302E SPH Building #255, College Park, MD 20742 - 2611
(301) 405-8859
e-mail: sbt@umd.edu
In June 2017, the Work Group on Health in All Policies was established (Chapter 559, Acts of 2017).
Convened by the Maryland Center for Health Equity at the University of Maryland School of Public Health, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Health, the Work Group is to use a "Health in All Policies" framework, which is a public health framework where health considerations that collaboratively improve health outcomes and reduce health inequities drive policy decision-making across the public and private sectors.
The Work Group has several tasks. First, it will examine the current health status of Maryland citizens, and how State and local governments might collaborate to improve the health of Marylanders. The effect of the following factors on health are to be considered: access to safe and affordable housing; economic stability; educational opportunities; employment prospects; environmental factors; public safety issues; social justice; and workplace factors, such as inclusion, diversity, equity, and barriers to promotion and advancement.
Further, the Work Group will study and make recommendations on how health considerations can be incorporated into decisions by government agencies and entities that interact with them. Moreover, it will recommend how to foster collaboration between State and local governments in devising and implementing laws and policies that improve health and reduce health inequities.
Authorization for the Work Group ends June 30, 2019.
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