Maternal Health Fair and Community Baby Shower to provide resources and support for Upstate families

Community partners are coming together to support women, mothers, expectant parents and families during the upcoming Women’s & Maternal Health Fair and Community Baby Shower. The free community event will take place Saturday, October 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Long Branch Baptist Church, 28 Bolt Street, Greenville, SC 29605.

Hosted through a collaboration among Bon Secours, New Horizon Family Health Services, G.A.C.E., and the NAACP Greenville Branch #5522, the event is designed to improve access to maternal health information, wellness resources, and parenting support while celebrating and uplifting families in the community.

Attendees will have access to a variety of educational opportunities and demonstrations focused on maternal, infant and women’s health, including car seat safety demonstrations, infant and adult CPR demonstrations, lactation education, mental health and self-care resources, evidence-based nutrition education, access to local midwives and doulas as well as reproductive health education.

The Bon Secours mobile mammography unit will also be on site. Anyone who wishes to take advantage of its services at the event should call 864-546-8712 to pre-register. The event will also feature community vendors, food, giveaways and family-friendly activities.

“Access to health education and community resources can make a significant difference in the lives of women and families,” said Miranda Lilley with Bon Secours Community Health. “This event brings together trusted partners to provide practical information, essential resources and support for individuals at every stage of their health journey.”

The event will also feature a Community Baby Shower. Between now and October 23, organizers will be collecting donations of new or gently used baby items for that initiative. Requested donations include diapers, wipes, bottles, baby clothing, car seats, strollers, bassinets, Pack ’n Plays, baby care items, breastfeeding essentials, maternity clothing and other necessities for infants and new mothers.

Anyone wishing to donate can do so at the Sterling Hope Center (709 Dunbar Street, Greenville) from Monday to Thursday between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. or at Long Branch Baptist Church (28 Bolt Street, Greenville) from Monday to Thursday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All donated items will be distributed to mothers and families attending the Women’s & Maternal Health Fair and Community Baby Shower. For additional information about donations, please call (864) 747-5846.

The Women’s and Maternal Health Fair and Community Baby Shower are free and open to anyone in the community. However, attendees are encouraged to register in advance at Eventbrite.com.

About Bon Secours Mercy Health 

Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH) is a global Catholic health ministry in the United States, Ireland and the Philippines. A $14 billion organization, BSMH delivers care and health services through 47 hospitals and a network of approximately 60,000 associates, including 3,000 providers. BSMH is one of the largest health systems in the United States and the largest not-for-profit private healthcare provider in Ireland. Its diverse portfolio of companies includes advisory and technology-enabled solutions that strengthen clinical quality, operations, data capabilities and financial performance. Rooted in the compassionate ministry of Jesus, BSMH is committed to improving health and well-being and bringing good help to those most in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. Through community investment, access initiatives and efforts to address social drivers of health, the ministry extends its impact beyond its facilities. Through Global Ministries, BSMH also partners locally to support underserved communities in Haiti, Peru, South Sudan and the Philippines, strengthening health, resilience and opportunity. For more information, visit bsmhealth.org and follow Bon Secours Mercy Health on social media. 

About Bon Secours 

Bon Secours serves communities across Virginia and South Carolina through a network of hospitals, medical practices and care sites, delivering high-quality, coordinated care that improves outcomes and expands access. Through its integrated approach, Bon Secours strengthens the long-term sustainability of care delivery and extends its impact beyond the walls of its facilities. Bon Secours is part of Bon Secours Mercy Health (BSMH), a global Catholic health ministry operating across the United States, Ireland and the Philippines. Rooted in the compassionate ministry of Jesus, Mercy Health is committed to improving health and well-being throughout our communities, especially those most in need who are poor, dying and underserved. Across its ministry, Bon Secours Mercy Health provides more than $415 million in community benefit each year, supporting programs and initiatives that address social drivers of health and strengthen communities. For more information, visit bonsecours.com and follow Bon Secours on social media.