Read more about the article Examining the Intricacies of Health Care in County Jails at #MACoCon
Health and Human Services / MACo Events / Public Safety and Corrections / Winter Conference
Examining the Intricacies of Health Care in County Jails at #MACoCon

County jails house 18x more inmates a year than state and federal prisons. At the 2019 MACo Winter Conference session, “Inmate Healthcare: Sorting Fact from Fiction,"  attendees learned about the complex web of inmate healthcare and how improving the inmate health care system can decrease short- and long-term costs, reduce recidivism, and improve public safety. Tom Weber, Esquire, Chief Executive Officer for PrimeCare Medical, Inc, provided a breakdown of the top 10 myths and realities…

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December 9, 2019
Read more about the article Where There’s Smoke…Counties Confront Vaping at #MACoCon
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Where There’s Smoke…Counties Confront Vaping at #MACoCon

Public policy concerns and public health impacts of electronic cigarette use was one of the biggest health news topics this year. The emergence of deadly vaping-related illnesses and the push to improve regulation had many on edge for what's next. At the 2019 MACo Winter Conference session, "Clearing the Air: A Closer Look at Vaping," panelists shared the latest on vaping, its public health impacts, and what is being done about it both nationally and…

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December 9, 2019
Read more about the article Opioid Roundtable: Build on Success and Prepare for What’s Next
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Opioid Roundtable: Build on Success and Prepare for What’s Next

At the 2019 MACo Winter Conference session, “Foundation of the Future: The County Role in Combatting the Opioid Crisis”, Steve Schuh, Executive Director of the Opioid Operational Command Center, shared updates on the opioid crisis and engaged in roundtable Q&A discussions on what counties are doing to tackle the crisis and help their communities. The roundtable was moderated by Senator Addie Eckardt and held on Wednesday, December 4, 2019. The 2019 MACo Winter Conference, “Building for…

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December 9, 2019
Read more about the article Counties Treating Childhood Trauma at #MACoCon
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Counties Treating Childhood Trauma at #MACoCon

At the 2019 MACo Winter Conference session, “It Takes a Village: Building Resilience and Treating Trauma,” attendees learned about how traumatic events, especially those experienced early in life, can have long-lasting detrimental effects well into adulthood as well as the ways local governments are working to treat such trauma. Dr. Helene Felman from Kaiser Permanente provided an overview of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how chronic stress caused by such childhood trauma leads to long-term health…

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December 9, 2019
Read more about the article MACo Installs 2020 Board of Directors at Winter Conference
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MACo Installs 2020 Board of Directors at Winter Conference

On Thursday evening, December 5, 2019, Senator Guy Guzzone installed the MACo Board of Directors for 2020. The installation took place at the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Hotel in Cambridge, Maryland during the MACo Winter Conference Inaugural Banquet. The 2020 slate of Members and Officers are as follows: Officers: Sharon Green Middleton, Council Vice President, Baltimore City – President Barry Glassman, County Executive, Harford County – Past President John Olszewski, County Executive, Baltimore County -…

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December 5, 2019
Read more about the article Pick a Song, Any Song. Winter #MACoCon’s Gets Musical.
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Pick a Song, Any Song. Winter #MACoCon’s Gets Musical.

Winter #MACoCon has something for everyone, including...music? Yes! Winter Conference has two highly popular musical events for you to attend. Dueling Pianos, sponsored by Platinum Partner WGL Energy, takes place after the Welcoming & Awards Banquet on Wednesday night, from 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm in Windjammer Conference Room. Alexander & Cleaver and Workday are sponsoring our Karaoke night, following the Inaugural Banquet, from 9:30 pm - 11:30 pm, also in Windjammer. You won't want…

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December 2, 2019
Read more about the article You Don’t Want to Miss Our Banquets at #MACoCon
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You Don’t Want to Miss Our Banquets at #MACoCon

MACo's Winter Conference is just days away! Local leaders from both the private and public sector will join together in Cambridge, Maryland to celebrate the year's accomplishments and look toward the future, with the 2020 Maryland General Session right around the corner. Our Welcoming & Awards Banquet, and the Inaugural Banquet are two of the biggest highlights of our conference. Welcoming & Awards Banquet | Wednesday, December 4, 2019 | 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm…

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December 2, 2019
Read more about the article Workgroup: Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation Not Ready for Prime Time in 2020 Session
County News / General Assembly News / Health and Human Services / Intergovernmental Relations / MACo Events / Public Safety and Corrections / Taxes and Revenues / Winter Conference
Workgroup: Adult-Use Cannabis Legislation Not Ready for Prime Time in 2020 Session

The leaders of the Maryland General Assembly's Marijuana Legalization Workgroup have indicated that they will not be endorsing legislation legalizing recreational use of marijuana for the upcoming 2020 session. Rather, the group will continue to study and work through the remaining legalization issues for a possible path forward in Maryland. The Baltimore Sun reports: “I think the consensus is: We are not recommending legislation this session to legalize adult use,” said Del. Kathleen Dumais, who…

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December 2, 2019
Read more about the article Are You Sitting on an Asset? Schneider Electric Will Help You Find Out at #MACoCon
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Are You Sitting on an Asset? Schneider Electric Will Help You Find Out at #MACoCon

MACo Winter Conference sponsor Schneider Electric wants to help you drive revenue and boost economic development with their latest innovations in energy performance contracting. Utilizing Innovations in Energy Performance Contracting to Achieve Community Goals Are you sitting on an asset? It’s time to stop looking at your utility bills as a sunk cost. The business case for performance contracting & alternative financing is strong – it’s not just about energy, it’s about funding big ambitions!…

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November 27, 2019
Read more about the article Kaiser Permanente Wants You to Focus on Self-Care at #MACoCon
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Kaiser Permanente Wants You to Focus on Self-Care at #MACoCon

MACo's Gold Corporate Partner Kaiser Permanente will offer a Solutions Showcase session on the importance of self-care during breakfast on Friday at this year's Winter Conference. Cultivating Resilience for Total Well-Being Wellbeing goes beyond physical activity and healthy eating. Kaiser Permanente will show attendees the five pillars of wellbeing and help them understand how they can be supported in the workplace. Friday, December 6, 2019 from 8:45 am to 9:15 am Don’t miss this or any…

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November 27, 2019
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