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Horizon Holds Impactful Speak(easy) Discussions
Speak(easy) Howard discussions are making it easier for Howard County families to hold their own conversations about end-of-life decisions. These participants attended the daytime working session on Sept. 13. On Sept. 13, more[...]
Horizon Foundation Participates in White House “Making Health Care Better” Series on Cardiovascular Health
On Sept. 9, Horizon Foundation President and CEO Nikki Highsmith Vernick spoke at a White House event, the third in its “Making Health Care Better” series, focusing on cardiovascular health. The event featured panel discussions about[...]
Horizon Foundation Announces Speak(easy) Howard Campaign
Horizon Foundation announces Speak(easy) Howard campaign to encourage conversations and planning for end-of-life health care Howard County organizations invited to participate in learning collaborative with The Conversation Project starting June 23 Columbia, Md. – The[...]
New Bikeshare Program Coming to Howard County
https://youtu.be/5Lt-haLhyC4 The Horizon Foundation joined County Executive Allan Kittleman and partners from across Columbia to announce a new pilot bikeshare that will open in 2017 with seven stations serving the Columbia Lakefront, The Mall in[...]
Newsletter, April 2016
Answer the call! Howard health survey coming to a phone near you Between April and June, Howard County residents may receive a call from an independent research firm to take a brief, confidential survey about[...]
Horizon Congratulates Jean Moon & Associates on Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Award
Tim Singleton and Jean Moon at the Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Awards ceremony. The Horizon Foundation congratulates longtime friend and consultant Jean Moon & Associates for earning the 2016 Audrey Robbins Humanitarian Award for[...]
New Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Bars Open at Three Local Elementary Schools
The Howard County Public School System’s (HCPSS) Office of Food and Nutrition Services and the Horizon Foundation kicked off a new pilot program focused on promoting the link between nutrition, education, physical activity and living a[...]
Newsletter, February 2016
Horizon Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members Stacie Hunt, president and CEO of Leadership Howard County, and Tracy Miller, attorney and owner of Tracy Miller Law, began their four-year terms in January. >> Sugar Free[...]
Horizon Foundation Awards More Than $1 Million in Grants During 2015
COLUMBIA, Md. -- Continuing its long history of supporting community organizations working to improve health and wellness in Howard County, Md., the Horizon Foundation awarded almost $1.2 million in grants in 2015. “We want Howard[...]
Horizon Foundation, Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman, and Howard County General Hospital launch mental health initiative
ELLICOTT CITY, Md. – Howard County Executive Allan H. Kittleman today announced a partnership with the Horizon Foundation and the Howard County General Hospital to begin implementation of recommendations made by the Behavioral Health Task[...]
Soda Sales Dropping Faster in Howard County Than Nationally
Two years after the launch of a community-wide public health campaign to promote healthy lifestyle choices and stem growing rates of obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases in Howard County, early results show a significant[...]
Horizon Foundation Awards Nearly $1 million in Grants During 2014
COLUMBIA, Md. -- Continuing its long history of supporting numerous community organizations working to improve health and wellness in Howard County, Md., the Horizon Foundation awarded almost $1 million in grants in 2014. “Our grantees[...]
Horizon Foundation 2014 Annual Meeting
Before an audience of a community leaders, health care providers, and partners, the Horizon Foundation hosted its 2014 annual meeting on October 2nd at the Great Room in Historic Savage Mill. The meeting was a[...]
Howard County School Wellness Policy Gets Top National Ranking
The school wellness policy developed by the Howard County Board of Education was ranked among the best in the nation, according to a recent evaluation by the Yale University Rudd Center for Food Policy and[...]
Maryland Children to Benefit from New Child Care Center Health and Nutrition Standards
Annapolis — Tens of thousands of Maryland children who attend licensed child care centers will enjoy healthier drink choices and activities starting next year, thanks to a bill passed by the Maryland General Assembly and[...]
Report Details Economic Impacts of Obesity in Howard County
A new study from the Sage Policy Group released today estimates that obesity may cost Howard County businesses as much as $169 million in economic losses each year, a loss that represents approximately 2,500 jobs.[...]
Horizon Foundation Announces Student Film Competition Winners
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOfH4CjTC0Q] The Horizon Foundation last night announced the winners of the 2013 Howard County Unsweetened “Your Voice, Your Choice” student film contest at a “red carpet” event featuring Grammy-nominated singer Mario Barrett and Emmy-award winning[...]
Horizon Foundation awards over $1 million in grants in 2013
Continuing its long history of support for numerous local organizations working to improve health and wellness in Howard County, Maryland, the Horizon Foundation awarded over $1 million in grants in 2013. “We are driven by[...]
