I blog about health and faith because I believe in both. I believe that a well-lived life is about actions and words, body and mind.-Maiju
Tag Archives: East Baltimore
Celebration Brings the Message of Wellness, Care: A Day of Hope 2012
Day of Hope events are by now a summer tradition in East Baltimore. Thousands of people came together this year and last year for a few days of community bonanza at Collington Square and Darley Park. I had the opportunity … Continue reading
Posted in African-American Churches, Baltimore, Uncategorized
Tagged Brandon Scott, Carl Stokes, Day of Hope, East Baltimore, Health and Faith in Baltimore, Linda Harvey, Matt Stevens, Melvin Russell, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, The Transformation Team
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Graceful Living in East Baltimore
Some urban churches are virtual community service centers. In these churches civic advocacy, promotion of education and health, and neighborhood partnerships couple with spiritual services and worship. Amazing Grace Lutheran Church on McElderry Street is one of these power houses. … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Baltimore, Christianity, Environment, Food, Uncategorized
Tagged Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, Baltimore United Viewfinders, East Baltimore, Gary Dittman, Health and Faith in Baltimore, Maiju Lehmijoki-Gardner, Maryland Food Bank, Morgan Blizzard, Safe Streets, Trees for Public Health
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Spring to Health in All Baltimore’s Neighborhoods
A few months ago Baltimore City Health Department published Neighborhood Health Profiles. This publication is a compilation document of broad range of data that addresses health outcomes and social determinants of health in 55 Baltimore neighborhoods. The Neighborhood Health Profiles makes an important read. It … Continue reading
Posted in Baltimore, Health Disparities, Health Equality, Social determinants of health, Uncategorized
Tagged Baltimore City Health Department, Baltimore City neighborhood health profiles, Charles Village, East Baltimore, Health and Faith in Baltimore, Health Disparities, Homeland, Northern Baltimore, Park Heights, social determinants of health
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“Give Us Some Love, Baltimore!” A Day of Hope.
I have this admittedly untested theory that good health is more about one’s vision for the future, attitude, than it is about the stuff one eats or the amount of exercise on manages. Good nutrition matters and physical fitness counts, … Continue reading