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Post COVID and Chronic Disease (Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Blood Pressure)

8May2020

Please join me (Rev. Natalie), Mayor of Atlanta, Willie Moore Jr. and other Faith Based Leaders on May 13^th along with @AtlantaHeart and other leaders as we discuss how to support chronic disease in the church post-COVID. Register here: https://bit.ly/2A2zKkc #COVID19 #AtlantaHeart #Faith

What We Need to Know and Do: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) AMEC Webinar

2Mar2020

What We Need to Know and Do: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) AMEC Webinar

February 2020 Cancer Awareness Month

28Jan2020

Click here to read more about cancer prevention.

Advance directive

19Oct2019

Advance directive is the general term that refers to the various documents that could include a living will, instruction directive, health care proxy or health care power of attorney.

Order Your Discounted Philips HeartStart OnSite AED Church Package with SmartLink

16Feb2018

Bring emergency preparedness and peace-of-mind to the congregation with the OnSite AED Church Package, provided by NorthStarAED

July is Faith Based Health, Wellness, Nutrition & Fitness Month! August is Clergy and Clergy Family Wellness Month! A “Wellness Vacation”

9Jul2017

The International Health Commission of the AME Church invites everyone to take a “Wellness Vacation in July and August”. Eight (8) years ago The International Health Commission of the AME Church established July as Faith Based Health, Wellness, Nutrition and Fitness Month and August as Clergy and Clergy Family Wellness Month. Over the eight (8) years the following partners American Heart Association, Association of Black Cardiologist, Prostate Health Education Network (PHEN), American Cancer Society and Heart&Soul Magazine have participated and supported the July and August Wellness promotion and events.

From bike shop to drive-thru prayer, churches try thinking outside the pew

9Jul2017

Ed Hofstaedter pulls up in front of St. John’s United Methodist Church in Northampton Township for a quick drive-thru prayer. A Richboro business analyst, he wants to send up a thank-you because his son scored in the top 6 percent on his medical school admission test. Reaching out the window of his gray Lexus, the 52-year-old Hofstaedter grasps hands with prayer team member Sue Uzelmeier and her 13-year-old grandson, Aaron, and bows his head. Within minutes, he’s on his way.

St Peter AME Church Montgomery AL

9Jul2017

God comes to us all in many shapes, forms, and meanings. At St. Peter A.M.E. church we take you as you are. We encourage positive fellowship that guides us closer to Christ. If you find yourself needing shelter, peace, true happiness, or a closer relationship with Jesus Christ St. Peter A.M.E is here.

Saint Philip AME Church Atlanta GA

2Jul2017

The Mission and Purpose of Saint Philip A.M.E. Church is to engage in carrying out the spirit of the Original Free African Society out of which the A.M.E. Church evolved; that is, seeking out and saving the lost, serving the needy through:

Church Safety Tips from the Connectional Health Commission

1Jun2017

The Reverend Natalie Mitchem, M.Div., RDN, Executive Director Connectional Health Commission
In the days and times that we now live in, it is good to have a safety plan in place for your home, work, school and church. Most of us do not think about safety or an escape plan until after an emergency or disaster occurs.

2017 Father’s Day Rally Against Prostate Cancer Church Registration

1Feb2017

PHEN will carry out its "9th Annual Father’s Day Rally Against Prostate Cancer" in partnership with churches nationwide on Sunday, June 18th. The Rally takes place within each church through the recognition and special prayer for prostate cancer survivors, their family members and the families of those who have lost loved ones the disease.

Go Red Friday! & Go Red Sunday! And FREE Faith Tool kit

1Feb2017

The International Health Commission of the AME Church in partnership with the American Heart Association encourages all Episcopal Districts and all Churches to host a Go Red Friday during your Founder’s Day Meetings and a Go Red Sunday!

Salt reduction

3Dec2016

Increasing production of more and more processed food, rapid urbanization, and changing lifestyles are transforming dietary patterns. Highly processed foods are increasing in availability and becoming more affordable. People around the world are consuming more energy-dense foods that are high in saturated fats, trans fats, sugars, and salt. Salt is the primary source of sodium and increased consumption of sodium is associated with hypertension and increased risk of heart disease and stroke.

The world's largest earthquake drill Oct 20

13Oct2016

At 10:20 a.m. on October 20, 2016, millions of people will “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” in the Great ShakeOut, the world's largest earthquake drill.

Faith In Action: A Best Practices Example of HIV/AIDS ministry

10Oct2016

In the opening sermon of the General Conference, entitled “Back To The Future,” Bishop Theodore Larry Kirkland, Sr. challenged conference attendees to go back to the basics of spirituality. As I reflect on the HIV/AIDS epidemic, I recognize that this sermon title is just as applicable to the Getting To Zero campaign to eradicate HIV and AIDS. In order to normalize the HIV/AIDS discussion we must review the successful strategies that have been used to engage our communities, so as to provide support to infected patients, organize educational programs, and encourage members of every congregation to know their status.

Individual and Community Preparedness

6Oct2016

According to recent information from FEMA, Matthew is a major hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Scale with sustained winds near 145 miles per hour (MPH) and while some fluctuations in intensity are possible during the next couple of days, this storm is expected to remain a powerful hurricane. According to the National Hurricane Center, the current forecast models for impact to the United States vary greatly from direct landfall to remaining offshore along the East Coast.

GirlTrek: October PrayerTrek Is Here- Who will win the 2016 trophy?

20Sep2016

You are receiving this special invitation because you previously participated in a GirlTrek National Prayer Trek or currently have an active church team. We also know that you possess RALLYING power and can inspire the women in your congregation to participate in upcoming October prayer trek.

Webinars on the Health Care Law

16Sep2016

Please feel free to forward these webinar invitations to interested individuals and organizations in your community. All of the webinars are free and most last one hour.

National Preparedness Month and Preparedness Resources for Faith-based and Community Organizations

8Sep2016

The Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, a Center of the White House Office of Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships and FEMA’s Individual and Community Preparedness Division

Zika and Travel: What Pregnant Women Need to Know in the US

9Aug2016

Recent cases of Zika virus are prompting the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to, for the first time, warn people about traveling to an area within the continental United States.

So far, 15 people in Florida were found to have been infected with Zika virus after being bitten by local mosquitoes. Miami health officials believe mosquitoes spread the virus, most likely by biting a person who had returned to the United States with the disease.

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The Story of NutritionFacts.org

Subscribe to Dr. Greger’s free nutrition newsletter at http://www.nutritionfacts.org/subscribe and get a free excerpt from his latest NYT Bestseller HOW NOT TO DIE. (All proceeds Dr. Greger receives from the sales of his books, DVDs, and speaking engagements go to support the 501c3 nonprofit that runs NutritionFacts.org.)

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The impact of high fat plant foods—avocados, peanuts, walnuts—and olive oil put to the test.

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The natural plant-based sweeteners stevia and monk fruit (Luo Han Guo) are pitted head-to-head against aspartame and Splenda.

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How to Shop for, Handle, and Store Chicken

Poultry is the most common cause of serious food poisoning outbreaks, followed by fish then beef. But what, aren’t people more likely to order their burgers rarer than their chicken sandwiches? The primary location where outbreaks occur is the home not restaurants.Poultry is the most commo

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What the best available balance of evidence says right now about what to eat and avoid to reduce your risk of cancer.

The Philosophy of NutritionFacts.org

If there’s anything in life that we should demand evidence for, it should be that which affects the health and wellbeing of ourselves and our families.

Why You Should Care About Nutrition

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Best Brain Foods: Berries and Nuts Put to the Test

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The remarkable impact of the structure of food beyond nutritional content or composition. Subscribe to Dr. Greger’s free nutrition newsletter and get the Evidence-Based Eating Guide: A Healthy Living Resource from Dr. Greger and NutritionFacts.org. Sign up at https://www.nutritionfacts.org/healthkit.

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What We Need to Know and Do: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) AMEC Webinar

WEBINAR March 1, 2020, AMEC International Health Commission What We Need to Know and Do: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) AMEC Webinar AMEC Health Commission Website http://amechealth.org In partnership with CHESS, LLC [http://www.chess-llc.com], and OurHealthyCommunity [http://www.ourhealthycommunity.com/]

Why does hand-washing work?

Here’s a peek at the tiny battle that rages when this superhero meets his nemesis. Video transcript: Whenever you wash your hands … There’s a tiny battle raging on your skin. It starts with plain soap … the superhero in this story. Soap’s pin-shaped molecules have tiny tails. When mixed with its sidekick – water – those tails are pointed in. But the molecules are attracted to oils and fats. That spells trouble for the coronavirus. It’s enveloped in a membrane of fatty acid. Like a kind of winter jacket. The soap molecules’ tails spike into the membranes, breaking them apart. And destroying the pathogens. So, remember your best weapon against coronavirus … Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.