Baptist Healthy Communities

If you are interested in signing up for Baptist Healthy Communities and have not already done so, please visit baptistcommunities.org. 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

Health News and Information

2020 Health Care Vision

January is a good time to make sure you’ve scheduled all your health screenings for the year. The screenings you need may vary by your age, sex and family history. The following two Baptist Better Health blog posts provide a checklist of recommended screenings for men and women. Start 2020 off right by making your health a priority and getting your health screenings scheduled early.

Preventive Health Screenings for Women: Which Tests, What Age and How Often?

Preventive Health Screenings Men Should Be Getting and When

First Responders Support Group

Being the first on an emergency scene can be emotionally and physically draining for medical, fire and law enforcement agents. These situations can have long-term effects, especially over time. To help first responders cope with these unique challenges, CONCERN Employee Assistance Program is starting a confidential and free support group on Jan. 21, 2020. It is open to current and retired first responders. For more information, please call 901-338-6256.

First Responders Support Group
Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Baptist Memorial Health Care
350 N. Humphreys Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38120

Health Tips

Baptist’s doctors create a new screening program to detect ‘silent’ cancers early. Learn more about the program.

Baptist’s doctors offer tips to encourage better health in 2020. Visit our Instagram page to see their recommendations.

Visit Baptist’s Better Health blog for more health tips or information.

Stay Up To Date

To explore more healthy ideas for January, visit baptistcommunities.org.

Mark These Dates On Your Calendar

Please visit Events at Baptist for a full schedule of events or for more information.

Community Events

African American Breast Cancer Focus Groups

Susan G. Komen is hosting focus groups about African American women and breast cancer. African American women who are 21 years old or older are invited to participate. Both breast cancer survivors and women who have never been diagnosed with breast cancer can join. Participants will receive a $50 gift card and refreshments. If you are available and would like to participate, please call 415-400-0022 to sign up.

Wednesday, Jan. 29
2:00–3:30 p.m. — Breast Cancer Survivors
5:30–7:00pm – Undiagnosed Women
G.E. Patterson Family Life Youth Center
369 G.E. Patterson Ave.
Memphis, TN 38126

Thursday, Jan. 30
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Breast Cancer Survivors
2:00–3:30 p.m. — Breast Cancer Survivors
5:30–7:00 pm — Undiagnosed Women
G.E. Patterson Family Life Youth Center
369 G.E. Patterson Ave.
Memphis, TN 38126

Friday, Jan. 31
2:00–3:30 p.m. — Undiagnosed Women
5:30–7:00 p.m. — Breast Cancer Survivors
G.E. Patterson Family Life Youth Center
369 G.E. Patterson Ave.
Memphis, TN 38126

Healthy Living Speaker Series: Should You Be Worried About Colon Cancer?
Featuring Dr. Randelon Smith
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
3030 Poplar Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111

Call 901-227-3512 or email Ann Marie Wallace at annmarie.wallace@bmhcc.org for more information or to register.

Memphis Breast Cancer Consortium Live! Breast Cancer Summit
Saturday, February 29, 2020
8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn Memphis - University of Memphis 
3700 Central Ave.
Memphis, TN 38111

Click here for more information or to register.

Get Connected

For more information, or to make sure your faith organization is on our list, please call 901-227-3512 or email Ann Marie Wallace at annmarie.wallace@bmhcc.org.