diff --git a/blockerbugs/controllers/main.py b/blockerbugs/controllers/main.py
index 9872a55..acbb5b9 100644
--- a/blockerbugs/controllers/main.py
+++ b/blockerbugs/controllers/main.py
@@ -35,12 +35,14 @@ from blockerbugs.models.update import Update
 from blockerbugs.models.release import Release
 from blockerbugs.controllers.forms import BugProposeForm
 
+HEALTH_CHECK_PATH = '/_health'
+
 main = Blueprint('main', __name__)
 
 
 @app.before_request
 def before_request():
-    if request.path == '/_health':
+    if request.path == HEALTH_CHECK_PATH:
         return
     g.milestones = Milestone.query.filter_by(active=True).order_by(Milestone.name).all()
     g.version = __version__
@@ -281,7 +283,7 @@ def index():
     return display_current()
 
 
-@main.route('/_health')
+@main.route(HEALTH_CHECK_PATH)
 def get_health_check():
     """Endpoint for OpenShift pod health checks (liveness and readiness probes).