Welcome to the website for Maryland’s State Health Improvement Process. Our goal is to provide a framework for accountability, local action, and public engagement to advance the health of Marylanders.

Click here to see a set of 39 critical health measures. You can follow Maryland’s progress as we seek to extend life expectancy, improve access to health care, reduce obesity, and move the needle on other critical health goals.

Click here to see what tools are available for your community to make progress on these and other key measures. Your community can learn who to talk to about traffic safety concerns, get free videos, and strategize with lawyers on innovative approaches to community health needs. I thank the Maryland Hospital Association and its members for providing start-up support for local planning efforts around the state.

Click here to find 10 steps you can follow to live a healthier and longer life -- along with resources to help you get there. These include a quitline to help you quit tobacco, tracking tools to help you reach your fitness goals, and a step-by-step guide to a healthy and safe home.

The SHIP provides data on critical health measures by race and ethnicity, so local planning efforts can target key health disparities in Maryland for action. The SHIP complements other efforts moving forward to address health disparities in Maryland.

We’re interested in your feedback and will be posting questions for public input here.

I invite you to explore the website and get involved. One person, one community at a time, we will build a healthier state.