Working Hard to Engage West Baltimore Communities

Members from UMMC’s Community and Workforce Development and Commitment to Excellence teams visited Mr. Barnett’s 5th grade class at James McHenry Elementary/Middle School. The team dropped off 32 book bags (one for each student) filled with books and school supplies. Students also received holiday toys, donated by UMMC employees and staff. Additionally, through UMMC Commitment to Excellence holiday “Give Back Campaign”, UMMC employees and staff donated socks, undershirts, underwear, and other under garments to James McHenry Elementary/Middle School’s Uniform Closet. UMMC has officially “adopted” this class, and will be closely working with them to provide mentoring, professional development and engagement opportunities. The UMMC community will continue to work with these students through middle school, high school, college and beyond! This is just one example of how UMMC is continually working to improve the lives of those in its surrounding communities. UMMC aims to identify and address critical issues in West Baltimore by building permanent relationships with individuals and organizations in the area. Some other UMMC initiatives include: Launching the Stanford Living Well/Chronic Disease Management Program. Implementing the BHEC Baltimore City-wide Community Health Work Training Certificate Program. Sponsoring 50 youth in the 2017 Youth Works Internship program. Initiating meetings with West Baltimore community organizations to introduce new...
Source: Life in a Medical Center - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Community Outreach Kids C2X community engagement james mchenry UMMC Source Type: blogs