News Articles
Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot speaks to WYPR about the B'more Fit for Healthy Babies Program
February 14, 2012
Free Weight Loss Program for Baltimore Mothers Launched
January 20, 2012
Matt Stover shows his support for the BHB's SLEEP SAFE
January 19, 2012
Matt Stover shows his support for BHB's SLEEP SAFE initiative at the January 19 "Legislative Reception in Celebration of CareFirst Commitment: A Salute to Our Community Partners." Also pictured (from left to right) are BHB co-leads Rebecca Dineen of the Baltimore City Health Department and Gena O'Keefe of the Family League of Baltimore City, Inc., BHB staff Natasha Ramberg of the Family League of Baltimore City, Inc., and Stacey Tuck of the Baltimore City Health Department
Family League Program Promotes Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies
January 19, 2012
Free weight-loss programs for Baltimore mothers
January 11, 2012
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announces expansion to the Maryland Family Planning Program
November 21, 2011
The expanded program includes a wide variety of family planning/birth control services and now covers teens, women who have never had children, and women with older children. The program is officially open to applications January 1, 2012.
Press Release (PDF) 
Teens Rack Card (PDF)
Women Rack Card (PDF)
The American Academy of Pediatrics issues new safe sleep guidelines
October 12, 2011
Download article (PDF)
Upcoming Events
Diabetes Education Series
6 Weeks beginning Thursday, March 15, 2012
Free Educational Series Sponsored by The Department of Human Resources, Towson University Center and Mercy Medical Center
Download Flyer (PDF)
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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B'more Fit for You and Your Family Too
Saturday, January 14, 2012
An exciting new program of the BHB Initiative, the B'more Fit for You and Your Family Too is a fitness and nutrition program for women with young children living in Upton/Druid Heights, Park Heights, and Patterson Park. The program will kick off with a fun and active event for the entire family at the Druid Hill Family Center Y on Saturday, January 14. Join us!
Click here for information about the kickoff event.
Click here for details about the program in Upton/Druid Heights.
Click here for details about the program in Park Heights.
Click here to find out more from women who participated in last year's program.
Click here for more details about the program.
