Frederick County Health Department

Breastfeeding is beautiful, but can be hard without help. That’s why Frederick County’s Black Maternal Health Initiative is working with The Black Health Equity Coalition and The Bloom Collective to train local breastfeeding specialists who represent and support our families. This 5-month hybrid training gives community members professional skills to support breastfeeding, latching, and milk supply—building a stronger, more inclusive care network.

📌 Key Details:
- Who: Frederick County residents, 18+
- How: Hybrid (in-person + virtual)
- Cost: Scholarships available
- When: Apply by November 12, 2025
- Contact for questions: [email protected] | 301-600-2337
- For more information and to apply, click here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=tdYoJPUzb0u0fDTLMYnZTQ5o3rviZhZLuJOB4AhCmERUOEQ3SDlKWFkzWE1BS1RJU0k4TEU2WjVZRC4u&route=shorturl

🌟 Big news from Frederick County! 🌟

Many of you know we’ve been working hard to address health inequities in Black maternal health and we're thrilled to share that we’ve reached a major milestone in our plan! ❤️🖤💚

Black Health Equity Coalition in partnership with Frederick County Health Department , is officially launching the Breastfeeding Specialist Training program. This initiative is part of our commitment to expanding the Black birth workforce and uplifting Black birthing people and families in Frederick County. Training will be provided by The Bloom Collective who is a trusted hub for holistic perinatal care and birth worker development, rooted in reproductive justice and community healing. We are honored to have them come to Frederick!

The Bloom Collective offers a nurturing and empowering space for families navigating pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Their team of Black women practitioners brings deep expertise in birth justice, lactation support and more!

🍼 What’s the opportunity?
This 5-month hybrid training equips community members with professional skills to support breastfeeding, latching, and milk supply—building a stronger, more inclusive care network.

📌 Key Details:
- Eligibility: Frederick County residents, 18+, committed to community service
- Format: Hybrid (in-person + virtual)
- Scholarships: Available for qualifying applicants
- Deadline to Apply: November 12, 2025
- Contact for questions: [email protected] | 301-600-2337
- Apply Here:
https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=tdYoJPUzb0u0fDTLMYnZTQ5o3rviZhZLuJOB4AhCmERUOEQ3SDlKWFkzWE1BS1RJU0k4TEU2WjVZRC4u&route=shorturl

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Whooping cough may begin like a common cold, but unlike a cold, the coughing can last for weeks or months. Whooping cough is usually mild in older children and adults. But, it can be severe for infants and young children.

Vaccination is the best way for you and your loved ones to prevent whooping cough.

Speak with your doctor about getting the whooping cough vaccine to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Uninsured or underinsured? Call the health department at 301-600-1733.

Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/

Need health insurance? Enrollment for health insurance is open until January 15! The Frederick County Health Department can help you sign up for free!

Come to our main location at 350 Montevue Lane in Frederick from 8 AM - 3 PM Monday - Thursday or from 8 AM - 12 PM on Friday. No appointment is needed!

For more information call 301-600-3124 or visit Health.FrederickCountyMD.gov/Medicaid

The Frederick County Health Department’s To***co Use Prevention and Cessation Program invites you to participate in a community-led Youth To***co Use Prevention grant. Three (3) grants will be available to organizations to provide to***co and va**ng education programs to the communities you already serve in Frederick County. Funded programs must focus on to***co and va**ng prevention activities, such as educating youth in the community about the dangers of to***co use, va**ng, and electronic smoking devices (ESDs). Activities may be in-person, virtual, or a combination of both. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis.

Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 9, 2025. For more information visit Health.FrederickCountyMD.gov/EquityGrants