National Preparedness Month and Preparedness Resources for Faith-based... National Preparedness Month and Preparedness Resources for Faith-based... Thursday, September 8, 2016 0 2192 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 Zika and Travel: What Pregnant Women Need to Know in the US CDC issues new warning for couples planning to have a child Tuesday, August 9, 2016 0 2149 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...
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 2360
AME Church Addresses Climate Change 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.... Thursday, July 21, 2016 0 2041
General Conference Health Commission Survey 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... Sunday, July 10, 2016 0 0
International Health Commission Resolution in Response to Increasing... International Health Commission Resolution in Response to Increasing... Whereas, the continued violence against Black men and women creates an atmosphere for the development of vicarious trauma, including but not... Saturday, July 9, 2016 0 1503
What is lupus? 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... Thursday, July 7, 2016 0 0
The new mobile app: AMECHealth Mobile is now LIVE. 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. Saturday, June 25, 2016 0 0
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.
Partnering for Life Affirming Health & Well-Being through Cancer Awareness Friday, May 27, 2016 Partnering for Life Affirming Health & Well-Being through Cancer Awareness About 189,910 new cancer cases were expected to be diagnosed among blacks in 2016. The most commonly diagnosed cancers among black men are prostate (31% of all cancers), lung (15%), and colon and rectum (9%). Among black women, the most common cancers are breast (32% of all cancers), lung (11%), and colon and rectum (9%). Download this Toolkit today for more information.
FDA News Release - FDA modernizes Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods Friday, May 20, 2016 FDA News Release - FDA modernizes Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration took a major step in making sure consumers have updated nutritional information for most packaged foods sold in the United States, that will help people make informed decisions about the foods they eat and feed their families.
AMECHealth.org Fitness and Disaster Preparedness Store is now open Thursday, May 19, 2016 AMECHealth.org Fitness and Disaster Preparedness Store is now open 5% General Conference Discount on Entire Order until 6/15/16 with code: GEN2016. Fitness, Health and Disaster Preparedness Church Campaigns Coming Soon.
AMECHealth.org Fitness and Disaster Preparedness Store is now open Thursday, May 19, 2016 AMECHealth.org Fitness and Disaster Preparedness Store is now open 5% General Conference Discount on Entire Order until 6/15/16 with code: GEN2016. Fitness, Health and Disaster Preparedness Church Campaigns Coming Soon.
Infant mortality in Ohio falls but rises for black babies Saturday, April 23, 2016 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 is mixed.
Taking Every Step Necessary, As Quickly As Possible, to Protect the American People from Zika Tuesday, April 12, 2016 Taking Every Step Necessary, As Quickly As Possible, to Protect the American People from Zika Summary: Nearly two months have passed since we submitted a request for emergency supplemental funding to combat the Zika virus. Congress has yet to act.