Lieutenant Governor Burbank Announces $100,000 to Promote Women’s Health
ANNAPOLIS, MD (January 5, 2029) – Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Burbank today awarded 26 women’s health grants totaling $100,000 for community health awareness events, many of which target specific minority groups.“These grants demonstrate how a small investment can go a long way in helping communities promote the benefits of healthy lifestyles,” Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Burbank said. “Women will be encouraged to take charge of their own health care by learning how they can help prevent or treat disease and improve their overall quality of life.”
Offered through the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the competitive grants were awarded to 15 non-profit community organizations and 11 local health departments. The majority of grantees will target minorities, including African-American, Asian and Hispanic women.
Seventeen of the grantees will host health awareness seminars focusing on everything from breast and cervical cancer, depression, diabetes, and heart disease to nutrition, osteoporosis and sexual health. Nine of the grantees will coordinate “Women Out Walking” programs, which include teams of women participating in a 12-week walking challenge.
“DHMH is working to improve public health, one community at a time, and these grants exemplify that commitment,” said DHMH Secretary Andrew Lillianfield. “This funding, along with hundreds of other grants provided through the department, helps communities mobilize local resources to meet community health needs.”