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John Hopkins commits itself to local impact through programs like HopkinsLocal, the Homewood Community Partners Initiative (HCPI), and sustained neighborhood engagement. Utilizing a holistic approach to community development, John Hopkins’ annual community engagement generated an estimated $1.65 million in economic impact through service

In FY2024, Johns Hopkins invested over $871.1 million in new construction and facility improvements across academic, clinical, and research infrastructure. Collectively, capital investments by The Johns Hopkins University, The Johns Hopkins Health System, and its affiliates generate approximately $2 billion in annual economic impact, supporting 10,220 full-time jobs with $762 million in employee compensation within Maryland.

In total, Johns Hopkins’ consolidated annual operations generated over $19 billion in economic output within Baltimore City; and $40 billion within Maryland. Johns Hopkins is solely responsible for $63.4 million in tax revenues to Baltimore City and $392.1 million to Maryland.

Johns Hopkins—the largest private employer in Maryland—delivered a $40 billion economic impact across the state last year, including supporting 149,000 jobs, according to a new analysis.

State of Southwest Baltimore: Six Drivers of Health

Part Six of the State of Southwest Baltimore Series will focus on the final social driver of health – community. Community is defined as the social and physical environments where people live, including the quality of relationships and networks, neighborhood safety, and access to community resources. Isolation, lack of social support, and residence in unsafe or resource-poor neighborhoods can increase stress and lead to adverse health outcomes.

Part Five of the State of Southwest Baltimore Series will focus on a powerful social driver of health – education. This social driver of health relates to both the level of education attainment and the quality of said education. Increased education is linked to better health literacy and healthier lifestyle choices, as well as increased economic opportunities.

Part Four of the State of Southwest Baltimore Series will focus on another social driver of health – economic stability.Economic Stability is the ability to consistently meet basic financial needs, which includes having stable employment and sufficient income for baseline needs. Economic insecurity often leads to stress and declined mental health conditions, as well as limited access to health-promoting resources, contributing to poorer health outcomes.

Part Three of the State of Southwest Baltimore Series will focus on an imperative social driver of health – access to healthcare. Healthcare Access is the ability to obtain appropriate, timely, affordable, and convenient healthcare services such as prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of diseases and illnesses. The ability to obtain healthcare is vital in securing the timely treatment of illnesses, management of chronic conditions, and allows for preventative services.

Part Two of the State of Southwest Baltimore Series will focus on another essential social driver of health – transportation. Transportation is defined as the availability and quality of transportation options that enable individuals to travel to work, school, healthcare facilities, and other essential services. Lack of reliable transportation can lead to delayed care for health issues, increased stress, and feelings of isolation, all of which negatively impact health outcomes. Inadequate transportation may also restrict access to community, which can further lead to adverse health outcomes.