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Health Information
Finding credible and reliable health and wellness information can be very challenging. The following basic information is provided to empower people to make good health choices and to provide a broad range of health-related information. |
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 If there are additional topics you would like to
have covered, please send
the National Health Ministries an email. |
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 Basic Health Information
This A-Z listing of the most commonly
requested health topics includes resources, materials and contacts.
[Learn more.] |
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 Body & Soul
Body & Soul is a new Web site with health-related information specifically designed for African-American Churches. Launched by the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute, the American Cancer Society and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this site uses the church as a vehicle to communicate positive health information and values. |
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 Focus: Health Awareness
Many who work in health-related fields feel that health awareness is an ongoing process. Health is no longer defined and understood as the absence of symptoms or sickness, but is described as a balance of the physical, emotional, social, mental and spiritual dimensions or aspects of one's life. Throughout this year the Health Awareness Focus will shift from one dimension to another until all have been included. We will begin by focusing our awareness on the physical dimension of health — on ways that our physical health can be positively affected by what we do and also on how our actions as allies and advocates can have an impact on the health of those whose health status has been negatively affected by historic lack or health care and health information. [Learn more.]
The health issues facing today’s children cannot be painted with a single brushstroke. Economic security, physical safety of neighborhoods, access to health care, parental presence and a host of factors influence the health status of young people in the United States. However, the unfortunate reality for most children today is that they are not quite as safe, not quite as protected and not quite as often encircled by concern and care as generations before them. [Learn more.]
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 Get on the road to better health!
Many people are surprised to learn that reducible health risks — behaviors we can change — play a more critical role in our overall health and longevity than genetic or hereditary factors. NHM is providing a new vehicle for getting on the road to better health. An online health inventory — Health Risk Assessment will allow you to take a snapshot of your health status and provide suggested ways to reduce your health risks. If you are ready to get on the road to better health, read more! |
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Health Screening/Exams
This chart is a general guide for recommended
tests and frequency for women over 50.
[ Learn more. ] |
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Health Quiz
Find out if you are
practicing "healthy
behaviors" and use this list as a way to develop a health
risk reduction plan.
[ Learn more. ] |
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20
Tips to Prevent Medical Errors
Medical errors are one of the nation's leading causes of death and injury. Here
are some ideas that you can implement to make the U.S. health care system safer
for you.
[ Learn more. ] |
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Health Privacy Regulations
(HIPAA)
Learn of the impact on clergy,
health ministry/parish nurses and church leaders.
[ Learn more. ] |
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Health Awareness Week 2004
Celebrating Health, Healing and Wholeness |
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Health Awareness Week is quickly
approaching. The week of April 18-24, 2004 is an opportunity
to focus on individual and congregational health and healing,
and a wholeness that includes the physical, but also the mental
and spiritual aspects of people's lives.
A packet of resources designed by the Office of National
Health Ministries is available to assist you plan your Health
Awareness Week Sunday service. Consider using Health Awareness
Sunday as an opportunity for beginning on-going programs for
your congregation or groups within the congregation. The information
in the packet may be used throughout the year as it contains
many good suggestions for ways to be involved continuously
in health education and advocacy.
Download this packet 
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Healthy
People 2010
This is a program of the U.S. Department
of Health and Human Service for improving the health of
all people in the United States.
[ Learn more. ] |
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Mad
Cows, Sick Chicks and Auntie Louise
This article will explain some of the
food issues we have seen covered in the popular press,
examine the risks and provide suggestions for minimizing hazards
at home and in community-wide meals served in our churches by
proper handling and storing of the more temperamental foods.
[ Learn more. ] |
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| Stress and the College
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Many people experience stress as
they combine busy lives and the demands of study and or
work while trying to also save time for friends and family.
For some people, stress becomes almost a way of life.
We all experience episodic stress—getting ready
for a major exam, completing an important paper, perhaps
getting ready for an important interview. However, a continuous "state" of
stress should not become a way of life. We know that stress
over a prolonged period of time can increase certain health
risks, to say nothing of the wear and tear that happens
to relationships and general well being.
This simple guide uses materials adapted
from several college campuses with active stress reduction
programs. It explores the origins of stress and provides
some basic ways to assess the level of stress you may be
feeling and then suggests some easy-to-incorporate ways
to decrease the level of stress.
Download
this packet |
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Health
Issues for Men
It is important for men to make prevention
an important part of their approach to achieving good health.
Get health information and a schedule for screening.
[ Learn more. ] |
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Women's Health Packet
The information in this packet will
help you become your own health advocate by focusing on prevention
through the listing of recommended health screening and exams,
by being more prepared when you go for a doctor's visit and
by raising awareness about your own personal lifestyle choices.
It was designed for use by either individuals or in small
groups for one session or a series of sessions.
Download this packet |
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Healthy Heart Handbook for
Women |
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Each year, about 370,000 women
die of heart disease, making it the number one killer
of women in the United States. This handbook tells you
why you should be concerned about your own heart health,
and what you can do to prevent heart disease. If you
know you have heart disease, this booklet also suggests
lifestyle changes that can help you protect your health.
For every woman, a little prevention can have a big
payoff — a longer, healthier, more active life.
Download this handbook |
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Recipes for a Healthy Heart
A supplement to the Healthy Heart Handbook
for Women. This booklet includes recipes from various ethnic
groups and including soups, entrees, side dishes, and desserts.
They're full of taste but lower in fat, cholesterol and sodium.
Download these
recipes |
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Alternative
and Complementary Medicine (CAM)
With the growing acceptance of
alternative and complementary medicine in our society,
many people still struggle trying to make informed choices
about the use of these practices. This resource is designed
to help you make sense of the information in the media
and on the Internet.
[ Learn more. ] |
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Health
care issues and access to care in rural areas
Rural communities are facing a multidimensional health crisis. The changes taking
place in rural communities today profoundly affect the culture of the community
and the physical, psychological, spiritual and economic health of the people
who live there. |
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This article will explore the impact of the agricultural revolution
and the resultant economical and cultural impact on health related
issues in rural communities and the people who live there. It
will begin with an identification of the major health risks of
rural populations and the importance of public health programs
in addressing these risks. It will also examine access to physical
and psychological health care through both institutions and health
care providers, and the impact economic changes have had on the
availability of services. |
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The article will identify ways in which congregations,
and the wider church can help improve the pattern of rural health
care and support people living in rural communities. The challenge
articulated to the church is crucial: what is the role of the
church and how can it respond to the rural health crisis, not
only to provide spiritual support and guidance during difficult
situations, but to proactively voice the concerns of the congregations
and positively impact the psychological and physical health
of the community—now and for future generations? Download this article |
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Healthy Steps — A
Simple Program for Healthier Living ®
Healthy Steps is a program
and workbook designed
by National Health Ministries to provide information about healthy
living. Healthy Steps can assist you in deciding upon lifestyle
practices you might change or show you new practices you might
wish to adopt and help you create an action plan to achieve your
goals.
[ Learn more. ] |
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Increasingly people are turning to the Web for health-related information. Many Web sites have valuable, cutting-edge information. However, Web sites have become an inexpensive means of marketing and because unfortunately there are unscrupulous people, sites offering medical information, curative treatment with an attached cost and other health related content should be approached with caution. The 10 questions below are provided to help determine whether a health site is credible. [Read more] |
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Other Health
Information Sources |
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The following
Web sites provide information on a variety of health topics.
Bayer
Institute for Health Care Communication
Studies show that patients are relatively uninformed about
their condition or the most appropriate treatment despite the
fact that most patients state they want more information. Studies
have also demonstrated that patients who are actively involved
in decision making are more satisfied,
have a better quality of life and have better health outcomes.
The Bayer Institute for Health Care Communication has developed
a plan to help patients learn how to talk with their doctor.
[ Learn
to talk with your doctor ]
Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized
as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety
of people, at home and abroad, providing credible information
to enhance health decisions, and promoting health.
[ Get more information
from the CDC ]
MEDLINEplus
Get authoritative and up-to-date health information
from the world's largest medical library, the National Library
of
Medicine.
There is extensive information from the
National Institutes of Health and other trusted sources on over
600 diseases and conditions. Also included is a medical encyclopedia,
medical dictionary,
and information on prescription
and nonprescription drugs.
[ Visit the MEDLINEplus
Web site ]
National Women's Health Resource Center, Inc. (NWHRC)
This Web site helps women make informed decisions about their health and encourages
them to embrace healthy lifestyles to promote wellness and prevent disease.
[ Visit the National
Women's Health Resource Center Web site ]
WebMD
This site provides services that help physicians, consumers, providers and
health plans navigate the complexity of the healthcare system.
[ Visit the WebMD Web site ] |
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The health and well-being of children
