The Annual Meeting provides an opportunity for participants to network, learn from public health experts, and receive updates on local health improvement efforts. The 2024 HSMP Annual Meeting will include learning sessions from distinguished speakers on various topics related to the four priority health issues facing St. Mary’s County: Behavioral Health, Chronic Disease, Environmental Health, and Violence, Injury, and Trauma. The afternoon segment will be utilized for group planning activities.
Speaker Sessions & Topics
Meenakshi G. Brewster, MD, MPH, FAAFP
St. Mary’s County Health Officer,
SMCHD
Meena Brewster has served as the Health Officer for St. Mary’s County, Maryland since 2012, directing the local health department and providing health guidance for the county. Prior to her current role, she served as the Medical Director for the Health and Human Services Commission at the Indiana State Department of Health and as the Chronic Disease Director for the state. Her previous work experience also includes appointment as Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where she taught medical students, primary care residents, and sports medicine fellows while providing clinical care to patients of all ages and backgrounds. She is a primary care physician with clinical training in the specialties of Family Medicine and Sports Medicine. She earned her Bachelor of Science, Master of Public Health, and Doctor of Medicine degrees from the University of Miami (FL).
Keynote Session: YMCA of the Chesapeake
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I have to be a member of the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership to attend this event?
No, anyone that is interested is welcome to attend the HSMP Annual Meeting! But if you would like to help create a healthier St. Mary’s County you can join HSMP for free by visiting: https://healthystmarys.com/membership!
Where does the HSMP Annual Meeting take place?
The 2024 HSMP Annual Meeting will take place in Grand Hall of the SMART Building at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland at 44219 Airport Rd, California, MD 20619.
Is the conference schedule available?
The 2024 conference schedule will be posted on this web page as soon as it becomes available.
Will lunch be provided?
HSMP event organizers are currently working with local food providers to secure a lunch options for annual meeting.
Will Continuing Education Units (CEUs) be provided?
HSMP Staff is working to offer CEUs for attendees through the Department of Social Services. In the event that CEUs are not provided, we are happy to provide a certificate of attendance to any attendees who need one. Please contact us following the event at stmaryspartnership@gmail.com to receive a certificate of attendance.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
No, printed tickets are not required but all attendees are asked to register so that we can be prepared with enough seating, handouts, and refreshments.
Where can I contact the organizer with additional questions or suggestions?
The Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership would love to hear from you! Contact us at:
Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership
PO Box 316
Leonardtown, MD 20650
stmaryspartnership@gmail.com