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# Baltimore Healthy Start

Our babies are more precious than gold

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [News](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/family-resources/news/)
- [COVID-19 Vaccines While Pregnant or Breastfeeding](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/covid-19-vaccines-while-pregnant-or-breastfeeding/) - COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for all people aged 12 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in the future. Learn More
- [HRSA Visits Baltimore Healthy Start for Health & Human Services Maternal Health Day of Action](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/hrsa-visits-baltimore-healthy-start-for-health-human-services-maternal-health-day-of-action/) - We were joined by the Health Resources and Human Services Administration, Mayor Brandon Scott, and partners from the National Healthy Start Association for Health & Human Services Maternal Health Day of Action. HRSA hosted a panel discussion for which our client, Gladys Qualls and Chief of Quality Assurance and Clinical Affairs/Deputy Director, Maxine Reed-Vance was
- [Former CEO, Alma Roberts Gifts Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. with Original Artwork, "Maternal Messenger"](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/former-ceo-alma-roberts-gifts-baltimore-healthy-start-inc-with-original-artwork-maternal-messenger/) - Alma Roberts, former CEO of Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. gifted Baltimore Healthy Start with an original abstract painting titled, "Maternal Messenger." Maternal Messenger is an acrylic painting on canvas that captures the communication and teaching between mother and infant, months
- [WBALTV Covers Housing University Official Launch!](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/wbaltv-covers-baltimore-healthy-starts-housing-university-official-launch/) - We hosted a Ribbon Cutting Celebration for the Official Launch of Baltimore Healthy Start Inc.'s Housing University program supported by the HRSA-Funded Catalyst for Infant Health Equity Grant. We were joined by Healthy Start staff, families, and community members from the Baltimore City area to celebrate the implementation of a new initiative that
- [Giving Tuesday '22](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/giving-tuesday-22/) - #GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple day that encourages people to do good. Giving Tuesday is now an independent non-profit and a global movement that inspires radical generosity. Radical Generosity is defined as: "The concept that the suffering of others should be as intolerable to us as our own suffering". This definition
- [10th Annual Baby Buggy Walk](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/10th-annual-baby-buggy-walk/) - The Baby Buggy Walk is an event originated by Baltimore Healthy Start in 2012. The event is trademarked and designed to be held annually during the month of September in recognition of Infant Mortality Awareness Month. Infant mortality is a leading health crisis in the United States that impacts countless mothers, and families. This
- [Baltimore Healthy Start one of Nine Grantees for the Pathways to Health Equity Program](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/baltimore-healthy-start-one-of-nine-grantees-for-the-pathways-to-health-equity-program/) - Baltimore, Maryland- Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. is one of nine organizations who were awarded the Pathways to Health Equity Grant issued by the Community Health Resources Commission. Baltimore Healthy Start kicked off implementation of grant activities on July 1, 2022. “Pathways to Health Equity” is a new grant program that will provide $13.5 million
- [Lives Matter at BHS!](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/lives-matter-at-bhs/) - Worldwide protests alert us to the fact that the very public death of Mr. George Floyd, and countless others, is evidence of a larger, systemic process. It is a process of subjugation and domination of people of color in the United States of America. It is a dark shadow over life, liberty, and the pursuit

## Pages

- [Home](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/) - Mitigating the Impact of Racism on Maternal and Child HealthThis event is FREE. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. The target audience is providers, MCOs and philanthropists. The hope is for organizations to act on the review boards' recommendations and replicate successful interventions. Register Now Serving Baltimore Communities Women, Mothers & Babies Fathers & Families
- [Our Team](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/our-staff/) - Leadership Lashelle Stewart, MBA Executive Director Bio Maxine Reed-Vance, RN, MS Deputy Director Bio Leah Nicole Abrams, CPA Chief Financial Officer Bio Terrainia Hughes Operations Manager Bio Teneele Bruce Program Manager Bio Pamika Lee Director of CMCC Dana Gaskins Catalyst Program Co Director/ Interim Housing University Director Crystal Cumbo HR Consultant Data and Evaluation Team
- [Black Maternal Health Awards 26'](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/black-maternal-health-awards-26/) - WHAT IS BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK? Black Mamas Matter created Black Maternal Health Week in 2018. The week is recognized from April 11-17 annually. According to the Black Mamas Matter Website, Black Maternal Health Week was created "to amplify the voices of Black Mamas and center the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth
- [Partners](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/partners/) - We have wonderful partners across Baltimore including our Healthy Start clients and residents! CURRENT FUNDERS Expand Baltimore City Health Department Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Family League of Baltimore Health Resources and Services Administration-Maternal and Child Health Bureau The Zanvyle and Isabelle Krieger Fund Merck for Mothers/Safer Childbirth Cities NETWORK AND ASSOCIATIONS Expand National
- [Annual Reports](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/the-bhs-story/annual-reports/) - Your contributions of time, talent and funds have allowed us to invest in Baltimore's families for close to 30 years and be part of the communities we serve. We work in communities with rates of infant mortality at least 1½ times the US national average and high rates of other negative perinatal outcomes such
- [Leaders In Black Maternal Health Awards Luncheon 2023](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/leaders-in-black-maternal-health-awards-luncheon-2023/) - Black Maternal Health Awards 2023 Honorees Alma Roberts Visionary Award Dr.Joia Crear-Perry Champion Award Delegate Jheanelle Wilkins Advocacy Award Florence Butler Lillian Armstrong Service Award Deborah Frazier Leadership Award Maxine Reed-Vance BHS "Guru" Award Photo Gallery First Annual Leaders In Black Maternal Health Awards Luncheon Program '23 Watch it on our YouTube
- [Home Visiting Programs](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/programs/home-visiting-programs/) - Home visiting programs provide in-home support to pregnant and newly delivered women with the goal of improving the health of infants through early childhood. Families are matched with a home visiting program best suited for them based on their health profile, place of residence and other factors. Enrollment into Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc.'s program begins at
- [Join Our Team](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/get-involved/join-our-team/) - Current Openings Fatherhood Engagement Coordinator - Baltimore City Posting Date: February 2, 2026 Job Title: Fatherhood Engagement Coordinator Job OverviewThe Fatherhood Engagement Coordinator supports the Fatherhood Engagement Specialist with programming, groups, and events designed to engage fathers. This position promotes community awareness of the value of involved fathers and is committed to strengthening father- child
- [Lashelle Stewart, MBA](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/lashelle-stewart-mba/) - Lashelle Stewart is the Executive Director for Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. She is a graduate of the UCLA/Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Executive Program and a member of Johns Hopkins Urban Health Institute's Bunting Leadership Fellowship's inaugural graduates. She has provided services to families for over twenty-five years. Lashelle has a passion for working with mothers
- [Hear Her](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/hear-her/) - Hear Her® Baltimore Healthy Start, along with other community organizations across the country, has joined the CDC Foundation in a national effort to raise awareness about the urgent maternal warning signs for pregnancy-related complications, improve communication between health care providers and their patients, and address the impact of maternal mortality and morbidity. The Hear Her® campaign
- [Black Maternal Health Awards 25'](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/black-maternal-health-week-copy/) - WHAT IS BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK? Black Mamas Matter created Black Maternal Health Week in 2018. The week is recognized from April 11-17 annually. According to the Black Mamas Matter Website, Black Maternal Health Week was created "to amplify the voices of Black Mamas and center the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth
- [Black Maternal Health Week 2024](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/black-maternal-health-week/) - WHAT IS BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK? Black Mamas Matter created Black Maternal Health Week in 2018. The week is recognized from April 11-17 annually. According to the Black Mamas Matter Website, Black Maternal Health Week was created "to amplify the voices of Black Mamas and center the values and traditions of the reproductive and birth
- [Supporting Healthy Families](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/programs/supporting-healthy-families/) - Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. offers a wide array of programs designed to engage the entire family and ensure a healthy childhood starts at home. In addition to our programs, we offer transportation to health care appointments and center services, and childcare for parents during classes/events at the center. The Early Child Development Program Expand This program
- [The BHS Story](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/the-bhs-story/) - Mission Statement Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. is committed to reducing infant and maternal mortality and morbidity by utilizing a Life Course Perspective for improving the health and well-being of women and their families through the provision of comprehensive, supportive services offered in the communities where they live. Vision We want everyone to start healthy and
- [How We Help](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/how-we-help/) - We work in communities with rates of infant mortality at least 1½ times the U.S. national average and high rates for other adverse perinatal outcomes (e.g., low birthweight, preterm birth, maternal morbidity and mortality) in order to address the needs of high-risk women and their families before, during, and after pregnancy. Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc.
- [Pregnancy & Wellness](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/programs/pregnancy-wellness/) - Research and experience from the field all point to the importance of improving women's health before, during and after pregnancy as a means to improve perinatal outcomes and reduce infant mortality. To improve women's health, we assess participants' needs and work to ensure their access to comprehensive medical, social, behavioral, educational, and support services. Family
- [Teneele Bruce](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/teneele-bruce/) - Teneele Bruce currently serves as the Pathways Project Director with Baltimore Healthy Start, co-host of the BHS podcast, "Come to the Well," and has been a project team member on the Merck for Mothers Safer Childbirth Cities Initiative- aiding in lessening the burden of maternal mortality and morbidity in the city of Baltimore. She has
- [Board of Directors](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/board-of-directors/) - Regina Webb President Vacant Vice President Bridget Blount Treasurer Members at Large Whitney Karimah Secretary Heather Ross Dr. Robert Atlas Terrance Lindsey Francine Childs Health Department Designee Angela Burden Sarah Wallace Jessica Jackson
- [Programs & Classes](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/get-involved/programs-classes/)
- [Donate](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/get-involved/donate/) - Your gift to the Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. Supports our mission, Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. is committed to reducing infant mortality by utilizing a Life Course Perspective for improving the health and well-being of women and their families through the provision of comprehensive, supportive services offered in the communities where they live. The goal is to
- [Podcast](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/podcast/) - Come to the Well BaltimoreHealthyStart · There's Strength In The Little Things Episode 8: November is National Prematurity Awareness Month. Join us at The Well for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation with "Once Upon a Preemie" founder, author, advocate, and micro-preemie mom, Jennè Johns, MPH. To connect with Mrs. Johns, feel free to contact her
- [Community Action Network](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/get-involved/community-action-network/) - Federal Healthy Start programs across the country are leading and participating in community collaboration, information sharing and advocacy through Community Action Networks (CAN), which involve Healthy Start participants, community-based organizations, providers and community leaders in efforts to strengthen community service systems and address social determinants of health. The Collective Impact framework is used to facilitate
- [About Us](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/)
- [Podcast](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/podcast-2/)
- [Podcast](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/podcast-3/)
- [2021 Referral Campaign](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/2021-referral-campaign/) - Your Future is Bright With Baltimore Healthy StartWe're Here for Women, Mothers, Babies, Fathers, and Families. Apply for Services Welcome To Your New Beginning . . . Baltimore Healthy Start provides services, health care, and resources for high-risk women, pregnant and postpartum women, their babies, and the fathers living in our communities. Our goal is
- [Locator](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/locations-and-service-areas/locator/)
- [Locations and Service Areas](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/locations-and-service-areas/) - We work in communities with rates of infant mortality at least 1½ times the U.S. national average and high rates for other adverse perinatal outcomes (e.g., low birthweight, preterm birth, maternal morbidity and mortality) in order to address the needs of high-risk women and their families before, during, and after pregnancy. Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc.
- [Terrainia Hughes](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/terrainia-hughes/) - Terrainia Hughes is the recently assigned Operations Manager for Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. She is a graduate of Coppin State University. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Accounting. She has been employed at Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. since 2001. She's worked in Early Childhood Development. She's also worked as the Client Records Coordinator. Terrainia has
- [Gayle Slowe](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/gayle-slowe/) - Gayle Slowe is responsible for managing the human resources function of the organization, which includes recruitment and workforce planning; HR audit and operating processes; and HR compliance and policy handbooks.
- [Training Page](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/training-page/) - Vivamus suscipit tortor eget felis porttitor volutpat Cras ultricies ligula sed magna dictum porta. Donec sollicitudin molestie malesuada. Proin eget tortor risus. Curabitur non nulla sit amet nisl tempus convallis quis ac lectus. Nulla porttitor accumsan tincidunt. Vivamus suscipit tortor eget felis porttitor volutpat. Cras ultricies ligula sed magna dictum porta. Donec sollicitudin molestie malesuada.
- [Site Usage & Disclaimer](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/site-usage-disclaimer/) - Site Usage & Disclaimer Medical Disclaimer Certain sections of this website deal with health and medical related issues. Please note that such information is not intended to create any physician-patient relationship or supplant in-person medical consultation or examination. Please read full Medical Disclaimer. Privacy Policy Modern information and communication technologies play a fundamental role in
- [Privacy Policy](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy The Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc. web site provides information, consultation, and technical resources to individuals and community-based agencies working to give every child a healthy start. This site is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health
- [Curriculum Book](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/family-resources/curriculum-book/) - Coming Soon
- [Terrell Henson](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/terrell-henson/) - Cras ultricies ligula sed magna dictum porta. Donec sollicitudin molestie malesuada. Proin eget tortor risus. Curabitur non nulla sit amet nisl tempus convallis quis ac lectus. Nulla porttitor accumsan tincidunt. Vivamus suscipit tortor eget felis porttitor volutpat. Cras ultricies ligula sed magna dictum porta. Donec sollicitudin molestie malesuada. Proin eget tortor risus. Curabitur non nulla
- [BHS Store](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/family-resources/bhs-store/) - The Baltimore Healthy Start store provides a way for our families to “purchase” needed items, like diapers, pacifiers, child-proofing kits and more, with Healthy Start “bucks,” rather than cash. Clients earn bucks for healthy behaviors and attending events. Store Hours Tuesday 12:30- 2:30pm Wednesday 12:30- 2:30pm Thursday 12:30- 2:30pm Healthy Start Store Criteria In order
- [Contact](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/contact/)
- [Leah Nicole Abrams, CPA](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/leah-nicole-abrams-cpa/) - Leah Abrams has been an accounting professional for over 10 years. She is a Certified Public Accountant and the owner of L. Abrams & Company LLC. Founded in 2014, the company’s vision is a life of service to those in need of financial stability and growth. She provides encouragement, budget practices, internal control structures, audit for compliance and
- [Maxine Reed-Vance, RN, MS](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/about-us/maxine-reed-vance-rn-ms/) - Maxine Reed-Vance serves as Deputy Director/Director of Clinical Affairs and Quality Assurance at Baltimore City Healthy Start. Ms. Reed-Vance has worked with Baltimore Healthy Start since the program’s inception in 1993. She has over 30 years of experience in obstetrical nursing and has worked in institutions such as the Johns Hopkins hospital, the Jefferson Davis
- [Programs](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/programs/)
- [Get Involved](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/get-involved/)
- [Family Resources](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/family-resources/)

## Venues

- [event Venue](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/venue/event-venue/)
- [Virtual/Zoom](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/venue/virtual-zoom/)
- [Baltimore Unity Hall](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/venue/baltimore-unity-hall/)
- [Patterson Park](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/venue/patterson-park/)
- [Baltimore Healthy Start](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/venue/baltimore-healthy-start/)
- [Baltimore Healthy Start](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/venue/baltimore-healthy-start-2/)

## Organizers

- [Marilyn Berchie-Gialamas](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/organizer/marilyn-berchie-gialamas/)
- [Lashelle Stewart](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/organizer/lashelle-stewart/)
- [Dana Gaskins](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/organizer/dana-gaskins/)
- [Kamira Armstrong](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/organizer/kamira-armstrong/)
- [Derek Lewis](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/organizer/derek-lewis/)
- [Derek Lewis](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/organizer/derek-lewis-2/)
- [Terell Henson](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/organizer/terell-henson/)

## Events

- [Baby Buggy Walk](https://baltimorehealthystart.org/event/baby-buggy-walk/) - Baltimore Healthy Start originated this event in 2012 to bring honor and awareness to the fight to reduce infant deaths. The walk is 1.5 miles around the park. The event will have giveaways, vendors, lunch and entertainment. Bring your strollers, wagons and buggies too, which one you bring is up to you! It will be

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