Community Health Improvement Partners: Who We Are!

Community Health Improvement Partners (CHIP) is a group that represents health and wellness in our community. Each of us cares very deeply about the future of everyone in our community. TOGETHER we can create a healthy community that encourages balance in life.

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Nancy Forlifer, WMHS Wellness Center  |  301.759.9355  |  nforlifer@wmhs.com



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Our Partners

Agencies leading the Energize Your Life! initiative. Meeting regularly to coordinate the effort.



Allegany County Board of Education

The Allegany County Public School System is committed to insuring all schools promote and protect the health, well-being and achievement of all students and employees. » More

Allegany College of Maryland

Allegany College of Maryland is an enthusiastic supporter and partner in the development and promotion of Energize Your Life and the four components. ACM cares about its students and understands the vital role it plays in providing necessary educational opportunities to our local community and surrounding areas. Faculty and staff are most valued resources and efforts are made to help support their well-being. » More

Allegany County Health Department

As a public health agency, the Allegany County Health Department works to promote physical, mental, and environmental health and prevent disease and disabilities of Allegany County residents. » More

Allegany County Local Management Board

The Local Management Board supports the Energize Your Life components by encourages all employees to Be Connected and Be Active; by encouraging involvement in volunteer efforts throughout the community such as County United Way Day of Caring and Sharing and the March of Dimes March for Babies. » More

Cumberland YMCA

For more than 125 years, the Cumberland YCMA has provided programs and services that promote lifelong personal growth and the balanced development of spirit, mind and body. » More

Department of Social Services

The Allegany County Department of Social Services envisions a community in which people can be economically and personally independent and live safe and productive lives. » More

Frostburg State University

Life Fitness Management

Life Fitness Management believes that a health club should provide an environment that is both welcoming and motivational and the 10,000 square foot state-of-the-art health club and wellness center does just that! Life Fitness Management opened in 2008 with a brand new facility which includes a juice and coffee bar, free wireless internet, well-appointed locker rooms, steam saunas, and a pro shop. » More

Tri-State Community Health Center

University of Maryland Extension

The Expanded Food   Nutrition Education Program is offered by the Extension office for pregnant women, families with children under 19, and parenting teens through individual and group instruction. » More

University of Maryland Statewide Health Network

Western Maryland Area Health Education Center

The mission of the Western Maryland Area Health Education Center (AHEC), a community-based organization, is to improve access to and promote quality in health care through educational partnerships with centers of higher education, community health professionals, and other vital supporters and advocates. » More

Western Maryland Health System

The WMHS Wellness Center provides access to information and services that promote healthier lifestyles and enhance quality of life. » More



Our Champions

Individuals or groups who generate support and motivate others to Eat Smart, Be Active, Get Up & Out, and Be Connected.



HDRC

HRDC has implemented a new evidence based program called “Stability Assessment Program Promoting Health by Integrating Resources and Education” (SAPPHIRE) which is helping seniors stay active. » More

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has programs to support all of the Energize Your Life components. » More

Parish Nursing

The Health in the Faith newsletter is sent to 100 Parish Nurses and Health Ministers, representing 60 faith communities in our tri-state area and has included education about the 4 main components of Energize Your Life. » More

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Big Brothers Big Sisters feels that healthy living is essential for Allegany County youth and sponsor a program called Healthy Bigs, Healthy Littles for a Healthier Cumberland. » More

March of Dimes

Each year, March of Dimes March for Babies takes place encouraging individuals, companies, organizations, and families to come together for a great cause—helping moms have full-term pregnancies and healthy babies. » More

Western Maryland Wheelmen

The Western Maryland Wheelmen promote being active through cycling. » More

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a non-profit weight loss group meeting at Winifred Road Church Of Christ. » More

Western Maryland Road Runners

Western Maryland Road Runners is associated with The Road Runners Club of America, a national association of running clubs, running events, and runners dedicated to promoting long distance running as a competitive sport and as healthful exercise. » More

Potomac Council, Boy Scouts of America

One of the primary aims of the scouting movement is to develop fitness of all kinds, emotional, psychological, spiritual, as well as physical, from its founding. » More

Archway Station

Archway has recently sponsored a voluntary wellness group for staff which includes quarterly tracking of activities with individual goals. » More