Individual and Community Preparedness Individual and Community Preparedness Thursday, October 6, 2016 0 5256 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? GirlTrek: October PrayerTrek Is Here- Who will win the 2016 trophy? Tuesday, September 20, 2016 0 4009 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 Webinars on the Health Care Law Please feel free to forward these webinar invitations to interested individuals and organizations in your community. All of the webinars are free... Friday, September 16, 2016 0 4191
National Preparedness Month and Preparedness Resources for Faith-based... National Preparedness Month and Preparedness Resources for Faith-based... The Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, a Center of the White House Office of Faith-based &... Thursday, September 8, 2016 0 4633
IHC Articles and Subject Matter Experts Survey IHC Articles and Subject Matter Experts Survey As we increase in number and visibility, we would like our website and internal resources to reflect such growth. We are thankful that our inward... Thursday, August 11, 2016 0 4873
Zika and Travel: What Pregnant Women Need to Know in the US Zika and Travel: What Pregnant Women Need to Know in the US Recent cases of Zika virus are prompting the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to, for the first time, warn... Tuesday, August 9, 2016 0 4895
Congratulations to Dr. Harriet G. McCombs Congratulations to Dr. Harriet G. McCombs Congratulations to Dr.. Harriet G. McCombs, PhD, who is a member of the International Health Commission and the pastor of Chestnut Grove AME... Thursday, August 4, 2016 0 5746
Kirk Thomas: Solar Backpack Winner Kirk Thomas: Solar Backpack Winner Congratulations Kirk Thomas!!! For registering during the 2016 AMEC Conference, Kirk has won the handy solar backpack giveaway prize. The... Thursday, July 21, 2016 0 3412
AME Church Addresses Climate Change Thursday, July 21, 2016 AME Church Addresses Climate Change Jesus commands us to “love one another” John 13:34, and God has given us responsibility to care for His good creation (Gen. 1:28, Gen. 2:15). The burning of fossil fuels is polluting our air and waters, warming the planet and putting our seasons out of balance, with low income communities, communities of color, the children, elderly, and our faithful in the Caribbean, Africa and in...
General Conference Health Commission Survey 2016 Sunday, July 10, 2016 General Conference Health Commission Survey 2016 Thank you in advance for completing the General Conference Health Commission Survey 2016! The information collected will be used for research and to refine the work of the Health Commission. Rest assured that your information will be protected. This instrument allows you to remain anonymous and the data will be examined without the use of personal identifiers. We would appreciate it if you...
International Health Commission Resolution in Response to Increasing Violence Saturday, July 9, 2016 International Health Commission Resolution in Response to Increasing Violence Whereas, the continued violence against Black men and women creates an atmosphere for the development of vicarious trauma, including but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), increased stress, anxiety and depression; and
What is lupus? Thursday, July 7, 2016 What is lupus? Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). Chronic means that the signs and symptoms tend to last longer than six weeks and often for many years.
The new mobile app: AMECHealth Mobile is now LIVE. Saturday, June 25, 2016 The new mobile app: AMECHealth Mobile is now LIVE. Welcome to the AMEC Mobile App so you can get the up-to-date information on health, being prepared and what's going on in the AME Health Commission.
AME can lead from the front and save on energy bills, being prepared for global disasters and being environment stewards like GOD wanted us to be Thursday, June 23, 2016 AME can lead from the front and save on energy bills, being prepared for global disasters and being environment stewards like GOD wanted us to be Seeing solar panels on a house of worship becomes an iconic marker to the broader community, a demonstration of the congregation’s love of the Creator and creation, and it shows a commitment to change our relationship to energy.
Text4Wellness for AME Members Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Text4Wellness for AME Members Text4Wellness partnered with AMEC to provide a mobile health service that provides timely and actionable information about Health LifeStyles, Disease Prevention, General Wellness, and Active Living.