Reports and Presentations
2021
December 15, 2021, CHRC Presentation to the House Health & Government Operations Committee
October 14, 2021 - CHRC Presentation to the Maryland Hopital Association - Health Equity Task Force
October 12, 2021 - CHRC Presentation to Health Care For All! Coalition - Forum on Health Care Wins
October 5, 2021 - CHRC Presentation to the Community Development Network of Baltimore - Emerging Opportunities in Health and Housing Event.
August 24, 2021 - HERC Data & Program Evaluation Subcommittee Meeting
The HERC Advisory Committee met for the first time on August 11, 2021. Presentations were made at the "kick-off" meeting to orient Advisory Committee staff to the timeline to apply for grant funding.
August 11, 2021 Meeting Agenda
Kick-Off Meeting Presentation
Maryland's Health Enterprise Zone Initiative
CRISP Pathways/HERC
Key Dates for Implementation of the Pathways/HERC Call for Proposals
Potential Pathways/HERC Subcommittees
CHRC Presentation on Funding Opportunities for School-Based Health Centers & School Health in Maryland
CHRC staff were invited to give a presentation about funding for School-Based Health Centers at a meeting of the CDC Crisis Response Cooperative Agreement: COVID-19 Public Health Workforce Supplemental Funding workgroup.
The presentation can be accessed here.
CHRC Presentation to DDA Providers' Round 2 Awards
CHRC provided additional information regarding the Round 2 awards issued by the Commission at its June 24th meeting.
The presentation to new grantees on July 1, 2021 can be accessed here.
CHRC Presentation to DDA Providers' Supplemental Awards
CHRC provided additional information regarding the supplemental awards issued by the Commission at its June 24th meeting.
The presentation for supplemental awards on June 30, 2021 can be accessed here.
CHRC CY 2020 Annual Report
CHRC submitted its CY 2020 Annual Report to the Maryland General Assembly in March 2021. The CY 2020 Annual Report highlights the main activities and deliverables provided by the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission for CY 2020.
To read the annual report click here.
2020
CHRC Presentations at the Maryland Rural Health Association's Annual Conference
The Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) participated in three panels at the Maryland Rural Health Association's virtual Annual Conference held on October 18-19, 2020.
The CHRC, Maryland Opioid Operational Command Center and CHRC grantee Life Energy Wellness Center gave a joint presentationabout the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on behavioral heal services and the response of government programs and the provider community. The presentation can be accessed here.
CHRC Chair Elizabeth Chung gave a presentation on strengthening and expanding the community health worker workforce. Chair Chung's presentation can be accessed here.
The Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers, which is staffed by the CHRC, discussed its recommendations for preparing Maryland's school-based health centers to respond to COVID-19 and future pandemics. The presentation can be acccessed here.
Local Health Improvement Coalition CHRC Grant Kick-Off Meeting
The CHRC held a 'kick-off' call on September 11, 2020, with all Local Health Improvement Coalitions in Maryland. Click here for a link to the MDH-CHRC joint presentation and click here for a link to the University of Maryland's School of Public Health's presentation.
2020 COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funding Awards
The CHRC held an introductory call on July 8, 2020, with all recipients of COVID-19 Emergency Relief grants. Click here for a link to that presentation.
Senate Budget & Tax Committee
The CHRC presented to the Senate Budget & Taxation Committee's Health & Human Services Subcommittee on June 25, 2020. Click here for a link to that presentation.
House Health and Government Operations Subcommittee
The CHRC presented to the House Health and Government Operations Subcommittee on January 22, 2020. Click here for a link to that presentation.
2019
Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers - 2019 Annual Report
The CHRC provides staffing support to the Maryland Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers (SBHC). Click here for a link to the SBHC 2019 Annual Report.
2019 General Assembly Budget Testimony
The CHRC submitted testimony to the Senate Budget and Tax Committee and the House Appropriations Committee during the 2019 General Assembly. Click here for a link to that presentation.
House Health and Government Operations Subcommittee
The CHRC presented to the House Health and Government Operations Subcommittee on January 17, 2019. Click here for a link to that presentation.
2018
Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers - 2018 Annual Report
The CHRC provides staffing support to the Maryland Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers (SBHC). Click here for a link to the SBHC 2018 Annual Report.
Maryland Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities' 15th Annual Health Equity Conference
The CHRC presented at the Maryland Office of Minority Health and Health Disparitie' 15th Annual Health Equity Conference on December 6, 2018. Click here for a link to that presentation.
Maryland Rural Health Day
The CHRC presented on the Maryland State Office of Rural Health Webinar on November 15, 2018. Click here for a link to that presentation.
Kirwan Commission
The CHRC presented to the Kirwan Commission on October 10, 2018. Click here for a link to that presentation.
Maryland Association of Counties Conference
The CHRC presented to the Maryland Association of Counties Conference on August 17, 2018. Click here for a link to that presentation.
School-Based Telehealth Workgroup
The CHRC presented to the School-Based Telehealth Workgroup on July 18, 2018. Click here for a link to that presentation.
Women's Legislative Caucus
The CHRC presented to the Women's Legislative Caucus on March 5, 2018. Click here for a link to that presentation.
Healthy Communities Working Group, Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers
The CHRC presented to the Healthy Communities Working Group, Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers on March 5, 2018. Click here for a link to that presentation.
2018 General Assembly Budget Testimony
The CHRC submitted testimony to the Senate Budget and Tax Committee and the House Appropriations Committee during the 2018 General Assembly. Click here for a link to that presentation.
CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield and Community Foundation of Southern Maryland Forum
The CHRC presented to the CareFirst BlueCross Blue Shield and Community Foundation of Southern Maryland Forum on February 1, 2018. The event was covered by the Maryland Independent.
House Health and Government Operations Subcommittee
The CHRC presented to the House Health and Government Operations Subcommittee on January 24, 2018. Click here for a link to that presentation.
2017
Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers - 2017 Annual Report
The CHRC provides staffing support to the Maryland Council on Advancement of School-Based Health Centers (SBHC). Click here for a link to the SBHC 2017 Annual Report.
CHRC Behavioral Health White Papers
The Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) is partnering with Kimá Joy Taylor MD, MPH, to issue three white papers that describe how CHRC funding has increased access to needed behavioral health services for Maryland’s vulnerable populations. The first brief describes programs that provide evidence-based integrated behavioral health and somatic health services throughout the state. The second brief focuses on programs that address Substance Use Disorder and the provision of Medication-Assisted Treatment. The third brief in the series will describe programs that assist in the re-entry for justice involved individuals with behavioral health disorders.
A presentation of the findings of the first two white papers was made to the Commission by Dr. Taylor on September 12, 2017.
Maryland Rural Health Association/CHRC White Papers
The Maryland Rural Health Association (MRHA) and Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) partnered to produce three white papers on CHRC-funded expansion of health services in rural communities.
The first white paper in the series, 'Social Determinants of Health and Vulnerable Populations in Rural Maryland,' was published in December 2016, and provides an overview of some of the key social determinants of health impacting vulnerable populations in Maryland's rural communities and to offer several examples of initiatives that are underway to address these issues directly and expand access in underserved areas.
The second white paper in the series, 'Bringing Care Where it is Needed: A Rural Maryland Perspective,' was published in May 2017 and provides an overview of the difficulties in accessing health care in isolated rural communities and to show examples of current initiatives that are underway to provide health services in non-traditional settings, outside of a clinician’s office.
In October 2017, the third paper of the series, 'Dental Access in Rural Maryland: Innovative Approaches to Care,' was released, which provides an overview of the challenges of accessing affordable dental care in isolated rural communities and examples of initiatives that increase access to dental care in vulnerable rural communities.
For an executive summary of these papers, click here.
A presentation of the findings of the first two white papers was made to the Commission by Lara Wilson, Executive Director of the Maryland Rural Health Association on June 29, 2017.
Health Officer's Round Table
The CHRC presented to the Health Officer's Round Table on July 28, 2017.
Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers
The CHRC was invited by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Community Health Centers (MACHC) to participate in two webinars focusing on behavioral health and dental programs. The first of these webinars was held on January 18, 2017 and focused on CHRC-funded programs to increase access to integrated behavioral health services. The second webinar was held on February 15, 2017 and focused on CHRC-funded programs to increase access to dental care. A third webinar was held on April 10, 2017 which focused on CHRC support of new federally qualitfied health centers.
Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems
The CHRC presented to the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) on
January 19, 2017. The
presentation described how CHRC grants are awarded to expand health care access for underserved communities, help to improve health outcomes, and help to reduce avoidable hospital costs. The presentation highlighted an innovative multi-sectoral CHRC-funded project currently being carried out by the Charles County Department of Health.
2017 General Assembly Budget Testimony
The CHRC submitted testimony to the Senate Budget and Tax Committee and the House Appropriations Committee during the 2017 General Assembly. Click here for a link to that presentation.
2016
2016 General Assembly Budget Testimony
The CHRC submitted testimony to the Senate Budget and Tax Committee and the House Appropriations Committee during the 2016 General Assembly. Click here for a link to that presentation.
Health and Government Operations Subcommittee
The CHRC presented to the House Health and Governmental Operations Subcommitte on March 15, 2016
Maryland Rural Health Association/CHRC White Papers
The Maryland Rural Health Association (MRHA) and Maryland Community Health Resources Commission (CHRC) are partnering to produce three white papers on CHRC-funded expansion of health services in rural communities.
Social Determinants of Health and Vulnerable Populations in Rural Maryland by Lara Wilson-
December 2016 - The objectives of this white paper are to provide an overview of some of the key social determinants of health impacting vulnerable populations in Maryland’s rural communities and to offer several examples of initiatives that are underway to address these issues directly and expand access in underserved areas.
2014 - 2015
Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee
The CHRC presented to the Maryland Medicaid Advisory Committee (MMAC) on July 23, 2015. This presentation described how CHRC grants are designed to support the fundamental goals of the Medicaid program in terms of expanding access for underserved communities, helping to improve health outcomes, and helping to reduce avoidable hospital costs.
Health & Homelessness Subcommittee, Interagency Council on Homelessness
The CHRC co-presented with Health Care for the Homeless to the Health & Homelessness Subcommittee, Interagency Council on Homelessness on March 27, 2014 and September 27, 2015.
Maryland Hospital Association
Sustaining Community-Hospital Partnerships to Improve Population Health: Recommendations on sustaining innovative models by Frances B. Philips, RN, MHA - January 2015. A report to the Maryland Community Health Resources Commission, based on five promising collaborations, on promoting the capacity and sustainability of Maryland’s safety net providers to deliver health care services in underserved communities.
2006-2013
Strengthening School-Based Health Centers in Maryland: A Study of Funding and Access Issues. November 2007
Maryland Community Health Resources Commission FY 2010/2011 Annual Report
Maryland Community Health Resources Commission FY 2008 Annual Report November 2008
Maryland Community Health Resources Commission FY 2007 Annual Report November 2007
Maryland Community Health Resources Commission FY 2006 Annual Report October 2006
