About
This workgroup focuses on addressing social and environmental factors that affect health, particularly for Medicaid-insured and uninsured residents facing barriers related to social determinants of health. Its scope includes assessing health disparities, evaluating local social service capacity, and examining awareness of and access to community resources. Based on this assessment, the workgroup will develop targeted recommendations for the Howard County Executive to improve health equity and address identified non-clinical barriers impacting health outcomes.
Workgroup Information
This workgroup examines social, environmental, and economic factors that influence health outcomes, particularly for residents facing systemic barriers. Members assess disparities, community resource capacity, and awareness of services, and recommend targeted strategies to advance health equity and address non-clinical needs.
- Matthew Castner, Population Health Director, JHHCMC
- Tracy Broccolino, President, Community Action Council of Howard County
- Jackie Scott, Director, Howard County Department of Community Resources and Services
- Ofelia Ott, Administrator, Office on Aging and Independence
- Mysha Allen, Director of Case Management and Utilization Review, JHHCMC
- Sashani Williams, Community Health Nurse, Community Care Team, JHHCMC
- Reena Rambharat, Deputy Director, Bureau of Assessment, Planning, and Community Engagement, Howard County Health Department
- Deb Poquette, Senior Healthcare Project Manager, Howard County Government