Free to the Community

Community Health Initiative

Beatrice Loving Heart believes that good health should be within reach for everyone. Our Community Health Initiative promotes healthy living and wellness education — at no cost — because we know that a healthier community means fewer hospital stays and fuller, more balanced lives.

A community health educator speaks with an older adult about wellness and healthy living.

Our mission

Health That Starts in the Community

Many of the most serious health problems can be prevented — or at least managed much better — when people have the right information and support early on. That is the belief behind our Community Health Initiative. Through education, nutrition guidance, preventive care awareness, and partnerships with local organizations, we help people take charge of their own well-being.

All of our Community Health Initiative services are provided free of charge, in keeping with our mission and core values. No one should have to pay to learn how to live well.

Four focus areas

Four Focus Areas

Our initiative addresses health from four directions, each reinforcing the others:

Health Education & Wellness
Educating individuals in our communities on healthy living through hygiene product drives, volunteer physicians, and wellness coaches.
Nutrition Promotion
Encouraging healthy eating habits and educating community members on the importance of nutrient-dense food, while helping them move away from refined and processed options.
Preventive Healthcare
Helping our community understand why routine check-ups matter — and supporting people in making and keeping those appointments.
Active Lifestyle
Encouraging regular physical activity through partnerships with local organizations across our communities.

Contact & apply

Community Initiatives

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Text BLHCommunityWorks to 74121 to stay connected.

Phone
(301) 951-0105 · Ext. 533