AME Church Addresses Climate Change AME Church Addresses Climate Change Climate change “disproportionately impacts African Americans,” said church leaders. Thursday, July 21, 2016 0 2242 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 rural communities bearing the greatest burden.
General Conference Health Commission Survey 2016 General Conference Health Commission Survey 2016 Sunday, July 10, 2016 0 0 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...
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 1658
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 Text4Wellness for AME Members Text4Wellness partnered with AMEC to provide a mobile health service that provides timely and actionable information about Health LifeStyles,... Wednesday, June 22, 2016 0 0
Partnering for Life Affirming Health & Well-Being through Cancer Awareness 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... Friday, May 27, 2016 0 0
FDA News Release - FDA modernizes Nutrition Facts label for packaged foods 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... Friday, May 20, 2016 0 2180
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.
International Diabetes Federation Predicts Global Increase in Diabetes Wednesday, April 6, 2016 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 Diabetes Atlas estimates that the number of people living with diabetes will increase from 382 million to 592 million people by the year 2035, many in low and middle income countries and the majority under the age of 60. This surge will be the...
2016 Health Commission Training Monday, April 4, 2016 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 no charge for the CPR certification/re-certification.
Zika Preparedness and Response: A Public Health and Legal Perspective Sunday, March 6, 2016 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 critical that health care and public health practitioners, and their legal counsel, consider the role of law and policy in Zika preparedness and response. Speakers will provide an overview of the public health problem posed by Zika, discuss the domestic...