Baptist Healthy Communities Events
Baptist Healthy Communities sponsors and hosts a number of events throughout the year designed to make health care, education and support available to all.
Click our application to join Baptist Healthy Communities. For more information or to make sure your faith organization or community agency is on our list, please contact us at 901-227-3512 or annmarie.wallace@bmhcc.org.
Dates for Your Calendar
DeSoto County Spiritual Network of the Mid-South
What: Join DeSoto County Spiritual Care Network for lunch and a discussion about finding hope and resilience while facing unexpected adversities in life.
When: Thursday, March 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Brown Missionary Baptist Church
7200 Swinnea Rd.
Southaven, MS 38671
RSVP by March 19 to 901-240-6661 or chad.hampton@acadiahealthcare.com
Memphis Spiritual Network of the Mid-South
What: Join Memphis Spiritual Care Network for lunch and a discussion about navigating life transitions.
When: Tuesday, March 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Hope Church Memphis
8500 Walnut Grove Rd.
Cordova, TN 38108
RSVP by March 24 to 901-240-6661 or chad.hampton@acadiahealthcare.com
Navigating Department of Disability & Aging (DDA) Services for Aging Adults
What: Presented by Shannon Jones, Aging Program Administrator, Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA), this webinar will explore various support services available to aging adults. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of care options, funding assistance, and essential programs that help adults age independently.
When: Thursday, April 10
2025 Earth Day Festival
What: Celebrate with us! Our Earth Day Festival is a fun way to inspire movement towards a greener, more sustainable future. Packed with activities, from the family-friendly Fun Run to Goat Yoga sessions, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and interactive learning stations that bring our community together to learn about and invest in our planet.
When: Saturday, April 19, 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Shelby Farms Park
6903 Great View Drive North
Memphis, TN 38134
More information: https://www.shelbyfarmspark.org/earth-day-celebrations
Navigating Technology Resources for Aging Adults
What: This session, led by DDA Enabling Technology, will showcase the latest advancements in technology for aging adults. Topics will include tools and resources designed to enhance daily living, improve independence, and support aging individuals in maintaining a high quality of life.
When: Thursday, May 8
For more information, visit our website or contact Tennessee Disability Pathfinder at 800-640-4636.
Heart to Heart: A Support Group for Managing Heart Failure
What: A safe and compassionate environment for individuals living with heart failure and their loved ones, offering education, emotional support and strategies to help manage heart failure conditions and improve quality of life.
When: 2-3 p.m., 4th Friday of every month
Open to anyone. Attend in-person at the Powell Library on the campus of Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis, 6025 Walnut Grove Rd., Medical Plaza 1, Memphis, TN 38120, or call 901-226-0478 for a link to join online.
Baby Fair
What: Free gifts and giveaways from Baptist DeSoto and local vendors.
Enter to win a grand prize and receive all the expert help you need to make sure your baby has the best start.
- Breastfeeding education
- Car seat and seat belt safety
- Obstetricians and pediatricians
- Childbirth experts
- Healthy pregnancy tips
- Infant CPR information
- Vendor displays
- Photo booth
- Grand-prize giveaway
- And more!
For more information, please call 662-772-4164.
When: Friday, May 3 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Baptist Memorial Hospital-DeSoto
7601 Southcrest Parkway
Southaven, Miss. 38671
JA Inspire
What: JA Inspire is a career exploration program designed for students to learn about and gain exposure to the industries and career opportunities available to them across the Mid-South. The program culminates with both a hands-on expo for eighth graders and an interactive virtual career fair for 11th graders, which brings to life a variety of careers while highlighting the different educational pathways to obtaining them.
When: May 6-8, 2025
Where: Agrienter International
7777 Walnut Grove Rd.
Memphis, TN 38120
More information: https://juniorachievementinspire.org/
American Cancer Society's VOICES of Black Women study
What: This is a groundbreaking study that aims to involve 100,000 Black women (25-55 years old) in 20 states to better understand cancer and other health conditions among Black women. Participation involves completing an online health and life history survey at enrollment and updating info twice a year for at least 30 years. This is the largest study of cancer risk and outcomes (links below):
Voices of Black Women | American Cancer Society
Frequently Asked Questions | Voices of Black Women | American Cancer Society
VOICES of Black Women Study (Focused on Us and Cancer) (blackhealthmatters.com)
Stay Connected
For more information, or to explore more health information, visit https://www.baptistonline.org/events. To ensure your faith organization is on our list, please call 901-227-3512 or email Ann Marie Wallace at annmarie.wallace@bmhcc.org.