The Impact of Center for a Healthy Maryland
The Center for a Healthy Maryland (CHMD) focuses on strengthening the systems that shape health statewide through three interconnected program areas designed to improve healthcare workforce sustainability, trauma-informed care, and equitable access to healthcare careers
Programs that Equip Providers and
Partner for Positive Outcomes
CHMD also serves as a connector and catalyst between healthcare, public health, justice, and community systems to create integrated solutions that improve statewide health outcomes
Healthcare Workforce Well-Being
CHMD supports physicians facing behavioral health and substance use challenges through its Physician Health Program, which provides confidential support, recovery resources, and workforce sustainability initiatives.
Trauma-Informed Healthcare System
The Domestic Violence Prevention and Training Program equips healthcare providers to identify and respond to trauma and intimate partner violence in clinical settings. The program works to improve trauma-informed healthcare responses while strengthening partnerships across healthcare and community organizations.
Health Workforce Development
Through the Bridge the Gap initiative, CHMD creates pathways into healthcare careers for underrepresented Maryland youth. Programs include mentorships, internships, STEM workshops, and career readiness opportunities designed to build a stronger and more diverse healthcare workforce pipeline.
Program Success Stats
Domestic Violence Prevention
- 54 participants engaged through trainings and webinars
- 76 attendees reached through the Brain Injury of Maryland conference
- 450 total individuals reached in 2026 through our primary program offerings
- Partnerships with 11 organizations
Physician Health
- 75% program success rate
- Increased funding support from the Board of Physicians
- Expanded stakeholder collaboration and statewide recognition through national conference participation
Supporting Youth
- 100% current attendance rate
- 12 new mentors added this quarter
- Expanded internship opportunities with STEM and arts enrichment
- New partnerships with organizations such as Urban Alliance and Lifebridge to significantly expand future reach