Baltimore Healthy Start, Inc.

02/25/2026

Listen to Board Member Angela Burden. Being sure our babies sleep safe is everyone’s responsibility. Remember ABCD- Alone, Back, Crib, Don’t smoke

02/23/2026

Join Baltimore Healthy Start for the 4th Annual Leaders in Black Maternal Health Awards Luncheon at a beautiful new venue!

Inspired by the way babies first see the world in black and white before experiencing the beauty of color, this year’s theme celebrates growth, vision, and the vibrant future we are building for our mothers and families.

💛 Honoring impactful leaders
🌷 Celebrating community
🎨 Wear your most beautiful spring colors

Don’t miss this powerful afternoon of inspiration and purpose. Get you individual tickets or table of 8 here: https://4thAnnualLeadersinBlackMaternalHealth.eventbrite.com

02/19/2026

✨ Save the Date! ✨

Baltimore Healthy Start is proud to host our 4th Annual Leaders in Black Maternal Health Awards Luncheon during Black Maternal Health Week — a time dedicated to raising awareness, uplifting solutions, and honoring those advancing equity in maternal health.

This powerful gathering celebrates the leaders, advocates, and providers working tirelessly to improve outcomes for Black mothers and families in our community.

Stay tuned for more details — you won’t want to miss it. 💛🖤

01/28/2026

Dear City Schools families,

Recreation and Parks is offering hot lunch, snacks, and water to youth at the following seven sites today, Wednesday, January 28, from 12:30 – 6 p.m., while supplies last.

• William J. Myers Pavilion, 4300 West Bay Ave., Baltimore 21225
• Rita Church Community Center, 2101 St. Lo Dr., Baltimore 21213
• C.C. Jackson Recreation Center, 4910 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore 21215
• Roosevelt Recreation Center, 1221 W. 36th St., Baltimore 21211
• Cahill Recreation Center, 4001 Clifton Ave., Baltimore 21216
• Robert C. Marshall Recreation Center, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave., Baltimore 21202
• Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center, 201 Reedbird Ave., Baltimore 21225

01/24/2026

Today BHS Executive Director, Lashelle Stewart had the pleasure of being a panelist alongside Delegates Stephanie Smith and Jennifer White-Holland and Midwife Dr. Kelley Robinson to discuss Healthy Mothers/Strong Communities at the National Coalition of 100 Black Women’s 2026 Legislative Day in Annapolis.

01/22/2026

Last night our Deputy Director, Maxine Reed-Vance represented BHS at the B’More for Healthy Babies Maternal Health Awareness Day. Pictured with Maxine are our colleagues left to right, Dr. Letitia Dzirasa, Deputy Mayor of Equity, Health and Human Services; Dr. Michelle Taylor, Health Commissioner; Daphne Hicks, Director of Administration BCHD; Dr. Yvonne Bronner, Morgan State University; Maxine; Rebecca Dineen, Assistant Commissioner Bureau of Maternal Child Health BCHD; and State Delegate Robynn Lewis

01/12/2026

We are heartbroken by the loss of Dr. Janell Green Smith, a devoted midwife & fierce birth equity advocate. She spent her life uplifting families & fighting for equitable care. Her legacy of love and justice will continue to inspire us. 🕊️💛

Janell Green Smith was a certified nurse-midwife and doctor of nursing practice in South Carolina. Less than a week after giving birth herself, she was dead.

12/31/2025

Baltimore Healthy Start needs your support! As we close out the year, please consider making a last-minute donation to help us continue supporting moms, babies, and families in Baltimore. Every gift—big or small—makes a real difference. 💛
Donate today and help us start the new year strong!

https://baltimorehealthystart.org/get-involved/donate/

12/30/2025

Check out our partner Felecia Veale-Buckson (Helping Hands Training and Consulting) featured on Voyage Baltimore!

Today we’d like to introduce you to Felecia Veale-Buckson M.A. Hi Felecia, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today? After over 25 years in the Huma Services industry , In...

12/25/2025

Baltimore Healthy Start is thankful for the many donors and friends who help us to gift our families during the holidays! Just a few shots of families receiving a little holiday cheer!!

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from the Baltimore Healthy Start team!!