Church roofs, solar panels and climate change Church roofs, solar panels and climate change Thursday, May 19, 2016 0 5243 The Church of England’s Shrinking the Footprint campaign is encouraging dioceses, cathedrals and parishes to reduce energy bills and lower carbon emissions through practical steps, from installing energy-efficient lightbulbs to switching to renewable energy (Blessed be the solar roof installers, Letters, 17 May).
Zika funding: Senate likely to advance $1.1 billion Zika funding: Senate likely to advance $1.1 billion Tuesday, May 17, 2016 0 4672 The Australian Olympic Committee announced on Monday that Australian athletes at the Olympics will be supplied with condoms which manufacturers say will offer "near complete" antiviral protection against Zika. It has been linked to birth defects, including microcephaly, a condition in which babies are born with unusually small heads and...
Infant mortality in Ohio falls but rises for black babies Infant mortality in Ohio falls but rises for black babies The state health department has released new figures for infant mortality, shining new light on one of the state's most vexing problems. The news... Saturday, April 23, 2016 0 9110
Taking Every Step Necessary, As Quickly As Possible, to Protect the... Taking Every Step Necessary, As Quickly As Possible, to Protect the... Summary: Nearly two months have passed since we submitted a request for emergency supplemental funding to combat the Zika virus.... Tuesday, April 12, 2016 0 4168
International Diabetes Federation Predicts Global Increase in Diabetes International Diabetes Federation Predicts Global Increase in Diabetes According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) one in ten of the world's population will have diabetes by 2035. The latest edition IDF... Wednesday, April 6, 2016 0 4389
April is STD Awareness Month April is STD Awareness Month Take three simple actions to protect your health: Talk. Test. Treat. Starting this STD Awareness Month, CDC is calling on individuals and... Tuesday, April 5, 2016 0 4216
2016 Health Commission Training 2016 Health Commission Training 2016 Health Commission Training Registration can be found via the following Survey Monkey link. Spread the word. Registration is free and there is... Monday, April 4, 2016 0 4353
Zika Preparedness and Response: A Public Health and Legal Perspective Zika Preparedness and Response: A Public Health and Legal Perspective With the World Health Organization declaring Zika a public health emergency and with travel associated cases being reported to the CDC, it is... Sunday, March 6, 2016 0 4264
Promote health for all through a healthy environment. Monday, February 29, 2016 Promote health for all through a healthy environment. Humans interact with the environment constantly. These interactions affect quality of life, years of healthy life lived, and health disparities. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines environment, as it relates to health, as “all the physical, chemical, and biological factors external to a person, and all the related behaviors.”1 Environmental health consists of preventing or...
Faith-Based Toolkit Monday, February 22, 2016 Faith-Based Toolkit This faith-based activities toolkit contains ideas and resources you can use to conduct activities to promote The Heart Truth® for women in your faith community. Program background information, faith-based resources, and other promotional and educational materials, as well as the activity ideas contained in this kit can help you formulate a plan for your own faith-based program.
Flint Michigan Water Problem Monday, February 22, 2016 Flint Michigan Water Problem Faith and community leaders serve as trusted messengers in their neighborhoods and in their congregations, especially during times of crises. As we continue to support individuals and families in Flint, here are some helpful resources for you to share about the ways that lead effects the body and how you can get help .
Monday, February 22, 2016 Flint Michigan Water Problem Faith and community leaders serve as trusted messengers in their neighborhoods and in their congregations, especially during times of crises. As we continue to support individuals and families in Flint, here are some helpful resources for you to share about the ways that lead effects the body and how you can get help .
The International/Global Health Commission of the AME Church Open Enrollment Time Wednesday, December 16, 2015 The International/Global Health Commission of the AME Church Open Enrollment Time The emergency room is for emergencies. Now is the time to enroll in health insurance for all medical, dental, pregnancy, mental health and prevention appointments. Your family may qualify for assistance to pay for health insurance.
Vegan Salads Tuesday, March 17, 2015 Vegan Salads With kale being the main ingredients in this delicious raw salad, I think I should speak about its health benefits and those include the following:
How to be a Healthy Vegetarian for Beginners Tuesday, March 17, 2015 How to be a Healthy Vegetarian for Beginners So you’ve decided to go vegetarian or become vegan . But now what? If you're trying to figure out what your next step should be, these quick tips will help you make the transition to become vegetarian. But don't take my word for it! Dozens of readers have responded with their tips for how to become vegetarian and reasons to go vegetarian.