Chronic Disease Action Team to Meet

(Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership graphic)

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership Chronic Disease Action Team will meet from 1 to 2pm Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

February 2026 meeting minutes can be found here.

Email [email protected] to request a calendar invitation.

The team brings together community organizations and residents to coordinate local action around chronic disease prevention and control. Partners are implementing strategies that promote healthy eating, active living, and tobacco free living in St. Mary’s County.

Check out the HSMP’s physical activity map.

HSMP’s Walking Groups have returned and now meet in two locations. Click here for the schedule.

A chronic condition is a health condition or disease that is long-term and affects a person’s quality of life over time. Such illnesses included heart disease, cancer, stroke, lung diseases such as asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and diabetes. Many chronic diseases are caused by a shortlist of risk behaviors including unhealthy eating, inactive living, and tobacco use.

Get involved. New members are always welcome to join the action team. To be notified of upcoming events and meetings, sign up for membership in the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership and indicate “Chronic Disease Prevention” as your interest.

(Illustration from Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership)

The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership invites all who live, work, or play in St. Mary’s to complete the Community Health Assessment. The purpose of this survey is to get opinions about community health problems in the county.

HSMP will utilize the results of the survey, along with other available information, to identify the most pressing issues that can be addressed through community action. Input through the survey is anonymous. The survey will take 5 to 10 minutes and is available in English and Spanish. The survey is open until June 30, 2026.