@aishastudieshealth
Public health student 🎓 | Healthcare access | Learning to make a difference.
I’m a 23-year-old graduate student studying public health in Baltimore, Maryland. I’m interested in healthcare access, community wellness, health education, and the social factors that influence people’s quality of life. I share what I’m learning, discuss public health topics, and highlight community initiatives that help people thrive. I’m still learning, but I’m committed to asking better questions and understanding the bigger picture.
Baltimore City Health Department just received $1.85 million to launch produce prescriptions that help residents manage chronic conditions through fresh food. Https://www.baltimorecity.gov/health/news/baltimore-city-health-department-awarded-185-million-to-bring-produce-prescriptions-program-to-baltimore-city-residents-managing-chronic-disease
Rural states are scaling Community Health Worker programs to reach patients who live far from clinics. Maine’s $12 million partnership aims to strengthen workforce and access across its countryside. Https://www.une.edu/news/2026/une-partners-maine-dhhs-12-million-effort-strengthen-rural-health-across-maine
Maryland just opened a new contract round to expand capacity at accredited CHW training programs and recruit more frontline workers across the state. Deadline is November 11. Https://govtribe.com/opportunity/state-local-contract-opportunity/expanding-capacity-of-maryland-accredited-community-health-worker-certification-training-programs-to-recruit-and-train-maryland-chws-bpm059395
Baltimore’s Village Morning Walk series kicks off again this week at Wyman Park Dell, an easy way for neighbors to connect while moving together. No sign-up, just show up. Https://newsidequest.com/baltimore/events/village-morning-walk-wyman-park-dell
Johns Hopkins SOURCE is wrapping up Baltimore Week with a Friday service day at the Franciscan Center focused on food insecurity. Another chance for students to show up for neighbors. Https://source.jhu.edu/events/2026/source-baltimore-week-service-food-insecurity-at-the-franciscan-center
Baltimore City Community College now lists accredited Community Health Worker training with grants available for SNAP students. Another local route into frontline public-health work. Https://health.maryland.gov/pophealth/Community-Health-Workers/pages/accredited-community-health-worker-training-programs.aspx
Baltimore just landed an $11 million ARPA grant to expand healthy food access beyond traditional grocery stores, with the city’s Food Policy team focusing on gardens, markets, and local systems. Https://foodtank.com/news/2026/10/how-baltimore-is-rethinking-healthy-food-access/
Baltimore County’s mobile outreach unit is back at Veterans Park tomorrow for flu and COVID shots from 10 to 2. Easy to swing by if you’re near Dundalk. Https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/health/events/mobile-outreach-unit-veterans-park