Talbot County Commission on Aging

10/16/2026

What is Mobile Integrated Health (MIH)?

Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) focuses on patient-centered resources outside of hospitals, including EMS response, community paramedics, and nurse triage lines. This approach enhances care quality and cost-effectiveness by coordinating resources and guiding patients to appropriate care, while also promoting self-care at home.

Learn more about MIH in Talbot here: https://talbotcountymd.gov/press-releases/enhancing-community-care-through-collaboration

10/16/2026

10/14/2026

10/13/2026

MIH is asking the public to donate only items currently included on its wish list. Residents who have other medical equipment or supplies they would like to donate should contact Cox before bringing those items to a drop-off location.
Requested donations include:
• Personal hygiene items: shampoo and conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, razors, washcloths and towels
• Household supplies: laundry detergent, dryer sheets, paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, disinfectant wipes, dish soap, sponges and food storage bags or containers
• Incontinence supplies
• First aid items: AAA and AA batteries, CR23 batteries, bandages, gauze, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, reusable cold/hot packs and new compression stockings
• Home safety items: non-slip shower mats, night lights, shower and bathroom grab bars, and new, in-box smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms
• Pharmacy gift cards to help purchase over-the-counter medications and other medical supplies not covered by insurance
Donations may be dropped off at the Talbot County Health Department, 510 Cadmus Lane, Easton, or the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services, 28640 Marys Court, Easton.
Residents with questions about donations or items not included on the wish list should contact Rachael Cox at 443-239-6999 or [email protected].

10/09/2026

In recognition of Mobile Integrated Health Week, meet Rachael Cox, the paramedic helping lead Talbot County’s Mobile Integrated Health efforts out of Talbot County Emergency Services (DES)

As Special Programs Coordinator with Talbot County Department of Emergency Services, Rachael manages the Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program and Public Access Defibrillator program, working closely with community members and local partners every day.

“People might not realize how much I interact with the community in a non-emergency setting. Creating partnerships between our department and our community has been essential in both of my roles, and I’ve been blessed with the opportunity to meet so many wonderful people outside of our organization.”

For Rachael, that connection to the community is also one of the most rewarding parts of the job.

“I enjoy serving a community that is incredibly appreciative of the services our department provides.”

Thank you, Rachael, for your dedication to serving Talbot County and building connections that help keep our community healthy and safe.

10/08/2026

Here are four reasons we 💙 Mobile Integrated Health (MIH):
1️⃣Reduces ED visits
2️⃣Lowers readmission rates
3️⃣Saves time/money
4️⃣Aids during pandemics or people with a disability

Did you know Emergency Services partners with Talbot County Health Department to provide MIH in our community?

10/08/2026

Talbot County Mobile Integrated Health Hosts Medical Supply Drive During MIH Month
EASTON, Md. – Talbot County Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) is celebrating Mobile Integrated Health Month this October with a medical supply drive to help community members remain safe, healthy and independent at home.
Throughout the month, residents are invited to donate new or gently used medical and household supplies that can be distributed to individuals served by the MIH program.
“Many of the people we work with need simple items that can make a significant difference in their ability to safely remain at home,” said Rachael Cox, Talbot County Special Programs Coordinator. “The community has been incredibly generous in supporting this effort, and these donations allow us to connect residents with supplies they may otherwise have difficulty obtaining.”
MIH is asking the public to donate only items currently included on its wish list. Residents who have other medical equipment or supplies they would like to donate should contact Cox before bringing those items to a drop-off location.
Requested donations include:
• Personal hygiene items: shampoo and conditioner, body wash, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste, razors, washcloths and towels
• Household supplies: laundry detergent, dryer sheets, paper towels, toilet paper, tissues, disinfectant wipes, dish soap, sponges and food storage bags or containers
• Incontinence supplies
• First aid items: AAA and AA batteries, CR23 batteries, bandages, gauze, adhesive tape, antiseptic wipes, reusable cold/hot packs and new compression stockings
• Home safety items: non-slip shower mats, night lights, shower and bathroom grab bars, and new, in-box smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms
• Pharmacy gift cards to help purchase over-the-counter medications and other medical supplies not covered by insurance
Donations may be dropped off at the Talbot County Health Department, 510 Cadmus Lane, Easton, or the Talbot County Department of Emergency Services, 28640 Marys Court, Easton.
Residents with questions about donations or items not included on the wish list should contact Rachael Cox at 443-239-6999 or [email protected].
Talbot County Mobile Integrated Health works with community members outside of the traditional emergency response setting, connecting residents with health care, resources and support designed to reduce preventable emergencies and help individuals safely manage their health at home. Learn more about Talbot’s MIH program at www.talbotcountymd.gov/mih.