Physical & Mental Health
Promoting informed choices, holistic wellness, and supportive community action for whole-person well-being.
DeltaCare & The Red S.H.O.E. Challenge
As an organization of predominantly African American women, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is uniquely positioned to impact not only the well-being of its membership, but also the families and communities we serve.
The DeltaCare initiative is an internal wellness initiative under the programmatic thrust of Physical and Mental Health. It was created to promote self-care through physical wellness, emotional wellness, and awareness/advocacy.
Specifically, the Red S.H.O.E. challenge is the physical health component of DeltaCare that encourages members to engage in healthy behaviors. S.H.O.E. is an acronym for Self-care, Healthy Options, and Exercise.
Local Chapter Health Initiatives
Relay for Life
This annual event is held at the Marshall County Fairgrounds, where a number of organizations and families camp out and walk around the track all night to help raise money to find a cure for cancer. HSMC members walk together as a team in support of cancer fighters, survivors, and awareness.
American Heart Disease Project
In conjunction with the American Heart Association’s “Go Red For Women,” this is an initiative to dispel myths and raise awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of women. Go Red For Women is a passionate, emotional, social initiative designed to empower women to take charge of their heart health.
Nursing Home Project
In an effort to address some of the needs of the elderly in our community, the chapter adopted a local nursing home where we provide volunteer assistance, holiday gifts, entertainment, and compassionate companionship for the residents.
Sisters Network & Health Walks
Collaboration focused on breast cancer awareness, support groups, early screening education, and advocating for culturally sensitive health care access for African American women.
Esophageal Cancer Walk — HSMC in the CommunityInterested in more information about these programs?
Contact our chapter to learn about upcoming health screenings, Relay for Life participation, nursing home visits, or community wellness initiatives.