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 [email protected].
Dates for Your Calendar
Shell Health and Wellness Series
What: With love from our presenting sponsor Baptist Memorial Health Care, the Overton Park Shell is committed to not only providing great music to build community but supporting our city with mindfulness and good health practice. We're constantly adding new classes and workshops, so keep checking back for updates.
For a schedule of classes visit: https://overtonparkshell.org/healthseries.
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)
Get Outside! Fitness Programs
Get Outside! Fitness Programs at Shelby Farms Park offer a chance for the whole family to get fit, stay active and enjoy being in nature! Beginners are welcome! Classes are free, but registration is required. A list of events can be found here. Click here for more information.
RENEW Virtual Wellness Program
RENEW is a free, eight-week wellness program that can help you gain healthy behaviors and change your life! Sign up by Wednesday, Oct. 9 at baptistonline.org/renew.
You must be at least 18 years old to participate. If you have questions, please contact Robin Wallace at 901-734-9409 or [email protected].
SHE Leads the Way
What: Baptist Health Sciences University is hosting SHE (Science, Health, Empowerment) Leads the Way, an event designed to introduce middle school, high school and college-aged young women to the world of science and health care through empowerment. Participants will have the opportunity to meet leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, and gain practical assistance in expanding their education.
When: Monday, Oct. 21 from 5:30-7 p.m.
Where: Dr. H. E. Garrett Sr. Auditorium at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
6019 Walnut Grove Rd.
Memphis, TN 38120
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 [email protected].