Past Events

Photos from the succssful Rattle & Roll Day,
Wednesday September 1
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September 2010 is Infant Mortality Awareness Month.
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Tonight’s Planned Candlelight Vigil Is Postponed
Due to the inclement weather, the Health Department’s planned candlelight vigil for Infant Mortality Awareness Month, set to take place tonight at 6:00 p.m. at the War Memorial Building, has been postponed. We hope to announce a rescheduled event soon. Please check the calendar of events on our Website (baltimorehealth.org) for future updates.

Family & Community Outreach
Saturday August 28, 9am-4pm
1200 Block of Etting St
3rd annual community event. Children activities, Healthy Screenings, Entertainment, Financial Literacy activities and more. For more information contact Darrell Crib 443-473-5323

Rattle & Roll Day
Wednesday September 15
As part of Infant Mortality Awareness Month in September, volunteers from Baltimore City Health Department, Healthy Start, Bon Secours, Family Tree, Peoples, DRU Mondawmin, Maternal and Infant Nursing Program, Sinai, Baltimore Medical Systems, Baltimore Health Care Access, and other city organizations will be coming together to spread information throughout the city’s pediatric and obstetric offices, as well as federally qualified health centers and hospital based centers. Volunteers will take a rattle to each of the offices to signify Infant Mortality Awareness Month, along with materials from the B’more for Healthy Babies citywide campaign to improve infant mortality. The goal is to provide city offices and centers with information and materials to share with patients, on the issue of Infant Mortality and specifically safe sleep as one of the leading causes.

Spirit 1400 Radio Discussion
Friday September 24, 12:30pm-1pm
Dr. Avril Melissa Houston and Gena O'Keefe from Family League of Baltimore City will talk about the B'More for Health Babies Safe Sleep campaign in a 30 minute long discussion forum.

Healthy Relationships, Healthy Families, and Rally for Healthy Babies
Saturday September 25, 10am-6pm
Druid Hill Park - Chinese Pavilion
Health Screenings, Growth Opportunity Sessions, Live Entertainment, Cooking Demonstrations, and more. For more information contact Alma Roberts or Imani Williams 410-396-7318
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WOLB 1010 Radio Discussion
Wednesday September 29, 5pm-5:30pm
Dr. Avril Melissa Houston and Gena O'Keefe from Family League of Baltimore City will talk about the B'More for Health Babies Safe Sleep campaign in a 30 minute long discussion forum.

Candle Light Vigil
Thursday Sept. 30, 6-8pm
War Memorial Plaza
NOTE: POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER.
Memorial for the 120 babies who died in Baltimore City last year. For more information contact Hashini Seveviratne or Rebecca Dineen 410-396-9441

iHeART Creative Arts Contest
Deadline: Friday, December 20, 2010
Are you Creative? Artistic? Use your talent to tell Baltimore how important safe sleep is for infants. Every baby counts on you!
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B'more Healthy Expo 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
B'more Healthy Expo 2011 from 10 am to 5 pm at the Baltimore Convention Center. See bmorehealthyexpo.com for more information

Healthy Start's 4th Annual Cradle of Hope Luncheon
Friday, March 18, 2011
'Recognizing Our Past and Saluting Our Future.' For ticket information baltimorehealthystart.org

Family Health Fair
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Robert Marshall Center.
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Mother's Day Banquet 2011
Sunday, May 6, 2011
A BHB sponsored event at the New Metropolitan Baptist Church.
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Baby Fest 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Bring the family for a FREE fun-filled day. Games, live DJ, face painting, raffles, free giveaways, baby parade, and blood pressure/lead screenings.
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Minority Infant Mortality Workshop
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Local health department staff and community health partners are invited to participate in the Minority Infant Mortality Workshop, Tuesday, May 24, at Bowie State University. The goal of this workshop is to strengthen interjurisdictional efforts to reduce minority infant mortality in the central Maryland region. Sponsored by the Prince George's County Health Department. For more information see flyer
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Pamper Party for Men
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Pamper Party for Men to benefit homeless women in Baltimore. Sponsored by Michele's Haven Housing and Supportive Services for Homeless Women and Women with Children.

The Healthy, Wealthy, Wise and Beautiful Conference and Expo
Saturday, June 18, 2011
The University of Maryland Medical System is partnering with Heart & Soul Magazine on a health conference for women called "The Healthy, Wealthy, Wise and Beautiful Conference and Expo." For more information about the June 18 event click here.

1st Annual Crab & Bull Roast
Saturday, June 25, 2011
A benefit for the Center for SIDS & Infant Child Loss. The event is being organized by two of the SLEEP SAFE Moms in memory of their children, Brandon Lawson and Charlie Matthews.
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Baltimore Women's Classic 5K Race
Sunday, June 26, 2011
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31st Annual LatinoFest
June 26-27, 2011
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African American Festival
July 2-3, 2011
Baltimore's festival of African American music and culture will feature Charlie Wilson, Chrisette Michele, Noel Gourdine and more. Come join the fun at the M&T Bank Stadium July 2-3. http://africanamericanfestival.net/

2nd Annual Baltimore City WIC Program 3K Walk/Run and Community Health Fair
Saturday, August 6, 2011
Join WIC's breastfeeding walk on August 6! The 2nd Annual Baltimore City WIC Program 3K Walk/Run and Community Health Fair will take place at Druid Hill Park Reservoir from 10 am to 2 pm. Bring your family for free dental and health screenings, Farmer's Market, entertainment, school supplies, prizes, and more.
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Cradle of Hope™ Lecture Series: The Life Course Theory
Friday, September 23, 2011
Please join The Cradle of Hope™ and Chair of HHS Secretary's Advisory Committee on Infant Mortality, Dr. Michael Lu, in a lecture about the theory that isbecoming accepted as an explanation for persistent and prevailing health disparities, especially in maternal and child health. The event will take place at Morgan State University from 2:30 to 5:00PM with a reception to follow the event. RSVP to Cheryl Gambrill 410-396-7318 ext. 227.
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Birth, Bellies, and Babies Expo
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Maryland Birth Network and the Baltimore Birthing Project will hold a "Birth, Bellies and Babies Expo" on September 24th from 11AM to 4PM at the Waldorf School of Baltimore. Come and enjoy a day of education, shopping and discovery, focusing on various aspects of fertility, pregnancy and early parenting.
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An Event to Honor B'more's Babies
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Please join us on Wednesday, October 5 at The National Aquarium to celebrate the many babies who were born healthy this year and to remember those who did not live to see their first birthday. Bring your family and enjoy free refreshments, activities for kids, tours of the sting-ray exhibit, and more! The event is a short walk from the Charles Center and Shot Tower/Market Place Metro Subway Stations and the Convention Center Light Rail stop as well as local MTA Bus Service lines #7 and #10 and the Charm City Circulator Orange Line.
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Healthy City Days
Friday, September 30 to Friday, October 7, 2011
Healthy City Days are back in Baltimore City! This health and wellness week features events with free fitness activities, health screenings, giveaways, activities for kids, and much more! Please see this calendar for the full list of fun, informative, and interactive events.
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Babyology
Every Saturday - October 22 to November 19, 2011
The Bon Secours Family Support Center is holding Babyology, a series of workshops for expectant parents and parents of children birth to four years old. In addition to learning important parenting skills and about your child's development, the workshops include a sign-up bonus and weekly prizes. Transportation to the site and childcare will be provided to you at no cost. For more information or to enroll, contact Tanishia Lewis at 410-362-3629
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Blessing of the Babies
Sunday, October 30, 2011
The Ministry of Union Baptist Church will hold a special blessing ceremony for families who wish their children to be blessed. If interested, please contact Mary "Zinah" Brown at 410-523-7010 or 410-523-6880 in advance so that a certificate can be prepared.
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Stroll for Healthy Babies
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Students Engaged in Public Health is hosting a 2K stroll/walk/run on Saturday, November 12 from 9AM to 12PM at The Universities at Shady Grove campus. There will be free t-shirts, entertainment, health screenings, health and nutrition information, and fun activities for kids! Proceeds will benefit the African American Health Program's infant mortality reduction program - SMILE. To register visit ACTIVE.COM and search for "STROLL FOR HEALTHY BABIES."
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Healthy Menu Planning to Manage Chronic Medical Conditions
4 Weeks beginning Monday, February 6, 2012
Free Lunch & Learn Series Sponsored by The Department of Human Resources and Express Scripts
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