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Healthcare Justice
WebHealthcare Justice. The Council has long been an advocate for healthcare for all. We work to educate the general public about the benefits of universal healthcare and medicare for all and mobilize them to work with legislators to make it happen. We hope to further the goal of affordable, accessible healthcare for everyone based on the premise
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Health Disparities: A Moral Issue
WebThe North Carolina Council of Churches, a statewide ecumenical organization that promotes social justice and Christian unity, regards the issue of health disparities as a moral one. The Bible instructs us to “learn to do good; seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphan, plead for the widow” (Isaiah 1:17, NSRV).
Mental Health Advocacy
WebMental Health Advocacy. Together, we will learn ways that our health, faith, and overall well-being intersect. A foundation of our wholeness is mental health, which includes our individual and community-wide mental health. Our work is anchored in the life of faith communities. Faith leaders and faith communities are not only impacted by mental
Seven Risk Factors to Monitor Your Health
WebThe American Heart Association (AHA) lists ‘Life Simple 7’ which are risk factors to help monitor cardiovascular health. These seven risk factors are not smoking; being physically active; having normal blood pressure, blood glucose, and total cholesterol levels, and weight; and eating a healthy diet. Free resources are available on the
COVID-19 Resources
WebWe are working diligently to keep our COVID-19 resources as up to date as possible by adding informative resources and reopening guides as they become available. You can also browse our daily meditations, worship resources, denominational resources, and community involvement resources for safe spiritual practice below.
Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness
WebCouncil Welcomes Elizabeth Brewington to Partners in Health and Wholeness. June 14, 2018By Chris Pernell, Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness. The NC Council of Churches was recently awarded an eighteen-month grant to promote compassionate solutions, based on health and human dignity, to the opioid crisis in North Carolina.
Health-Related Bulletin Inserts for the Faith Community
WebEat Smart, Move More North Carolina – the same group that brought to us the Maintain, Don’t Gain Holiday Challenge – has developed health-related bulletin inserts for the faith community. These inserts provide short, easy-to-read messages on a variety of health topics such as asthma, cancer, diabetes, and heart disease and stroke. Our
Spotlight: Seaside United Methodist Church
WebSUNSET BEACH, NC — For about 15 years now, the health ministry at Seaside United Methodist Church (UMC) in Sunset Beach has been working to make sure its community thrives in God’s image. Ann Pike and Judy Rocklage have played crucial roles ensuring the church provides programs that align with the needs of its community.
Faith and Health Summit Spotlight: Mental Health Workshops
WebPartners in Health and Wholeness invites you to join us in Greensboro on Friday, October 20, for our Faith and Health Summit. There will be excellent workshops on many relevant topics to encourage your church’s health initiatives. The workshop topics include aging, chronic disease, food security, permaculture, mental health, preaching, …
PHW and Community Transformation Grant Unity
WebJuly 2, 2013 by Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator. The Community Transformation Grant Project is a state-funded initiative designed to promote tobacco-free living, active living, and healthy eating among residents of Anson, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Montgomery, Moore, Randolph, Richmond and Scotland counties.
PHW Honors Helen Livingston
WebYou young people are so fortunate to be coming along at a time of such powerful leadership and engagement under Rev. Dr. Barber and the Forward Together Moral Movement; the powerful leadership of Ms. McNeil and engagement in ACT-SO activities and your meetings at the library; the example and engagement of such a fine …
Health Plans: Tackling Diabetes Disparities for All Americans
WebDuring Diabetes Awareness month (November) – and every month – someone is having a limb amputated due to diabetes every three-to-four minutes here in the United States. These patients often come from traditionally underserved populations, including Black and Latinx communities, that disproportionately experience the clinical …
Starting the Conversation About Mental Health
WebIt happens to be Mental Illness Awareness Week, which comes days after I was able to take part in a workshop related to the topic sponsored by The Duke Endowment.“Caring for Your Congregation – Mental Health Resources for Clergy” was an intentional day for a very specific audience – clergy, faith leaders, and ordained …
Introducing the Partners in Health and Wholeness Collaborative
WebWe are pleased to introduce the PHW Collaborative. Mostly, it is a change in the name, so if your congregation has been a part of the Partners in Health and Wholeness Certification Program, you actually already know a lot about the PHW Collaborative.
Update on Free AED and CPR Program
WebUpdate on Free AED and CPR Program. December 13, 2012 by Willona Stallings, Former Program Coordinator – Partners in Health & Wholeness. In the spring of this year, the NC Council of Churches and our partners, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and the American Red Cross, awarded 34 free Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) …
Sacred Series Toolkit: Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith …
Web[tabs] [tab title=”Glossary”] Glossary of terms. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): Traumatic events occurring before age 18, but notably between birth and kindergarten.ACEs include all types of abuse, neglect, and hardship endured by a child that impacts their social, emotional, mental, and physical growth.
Welcome Arlecia Simmons
WebWelcome Arlecia Simmons. August 31, 2022 by Rev. Dr. Arlecia Simmons, Partners in Health and Wholeness East Regional Associate Director. The Council is excited to introduce you to one of our newest staff members, Arlecia Simmons. Arlecia joined us earlier this month in the position of East Regional Associate Director for Partners in …
Resources for the Opioid Crisis: The Faith Community Responds
WebTHE NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Vision: To tackle this health crisis, the NC Department of Health and Human Services is working to connect people with preventative healthcare, substance use disorder treatment, and community supports.This is a complex issue requiring partnership from many sectors …
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