Be Healthy and Smart Initiative
Invest in yourself
BHS is a health and wellness project with a focus on fitness to maintain, manage and prevent chronic diseases within women that reside in marginalized neighborhoods in Allegheny County. Programming also includes health education and resources. All activities are offered to participants at no cost.
BHS Fundraising Event
Stock up on your fitness equipment and anything else you may need. Shop from December 2 - 8, 2024 at Waterworks Mall, 15238.
A copy of the flyer is required.
Current Events
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2nd Annual BHS
Walk-n-Roll for Life
September 14, 2024
Community Wellness Resource Fair
Walk-n-Roll for Life, 2024
Event Partners: Flourishing Communities HBCU Majority
Grand Marshal: Khari Mosley, City of Pittsburgh Councilman
Sponsors:
-Children’s Hospital, Community Health -Children’s Hospital Injury Prevention -Alma Illery Health Center -Resolve Crisis Center -Pittsburgh Regional Transit -Open Hand Ministries -Dementia360 part of Presbyterian SeniorCare Network -Sparrow Therapeutic Services -Chef’s Outreach Association -The Midwife Center -Steel City Squash -Center for Relational Change -Caring Connections for Youth/ Gwen’s Girls -Allegheny County Health Department, Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention -Homewood-Brushton YMCA -Pubic Allies Pittsburgh -GlamMa Kittys - Food Trust -Necessary Comforts (Chair Massage Therapy) - Flourishing Communities -Ruth’s Way, INC. -The Social Butterfly Experience -Ruth Way’s Consultants for Parents with Daughters -University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Disease Research Center -UPMC for You -Braziel Insurance Benefits LLC -Allegheny County Health Department- Housing and Community Environment Program -The QMNTY Center of Pgh, Proud Haven, Transyouniting —Center for Cardiac Arrest Survival -Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc.
Participating Organizations and Vendors
Welcome to the Club
BHS Can Support Your Wellness Goals: Today, Next Month, and In a Year! Join Us!
Meet the Team
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Rhonda Rector Rankin
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Gloria Rodriguez Ransom
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Traci and Roddy Hairston
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Tamika Chambers
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Nupur Dashottar
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Cindy Jackson
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Pamela Nichols
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TESTIMONIALS
“I have been participating in the Be Healthy Be Smart program for over 3 years, and it gas changed my life both physically and mentally. I love the Zumba and hip hop classes! I have made friends I hope to have for the rest of my life, and a lifestyle as well. Thank you Rhonda, Gloria, Rickia and Be Healthy Be Smart!!”
-Charletha Blackwell
Please share your testimony
We are thrilled to hear about your experience with our team. Please take a moment to tell us how we are doing! We appreciate your time and thoughts.