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H1N1 (Swine Flu) - Q & A
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Pandemic Flu - Why Faith Groups Must Care
An article by Rev. George Reed, Executive Director of the North Carolina Council of Churches
 
Avian Flu Precautions
by Ginny Dodd, DVM

 


"From him, the whole body, 
joined and held together by every supporting ligament, 
grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work."

- Ephesians 4:16 (NIV)

In Recent Health News...
2010 Partners in Health and Wholeness Faith and Health Summit:  Sponsored by the North Carolina Council of Churches, with generous funding from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation and Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust, this event will take place Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at First Baptist Church in Raleigh (101 S. Wilmington Street).  Discover the spiritual relevance of healthy living and engage health, faith and political leaders in critical discussions around cultivating and safeguarding key partnerships. All interested persons are invited to attend. For details and registration information, click here.
The Greater Providence Baptist Church 2010 Career Fair & Health Fair is being held together this year on March 20, 2010. We are promoting a healthy work-life balance by offering wellness initiatives along with career opportunities, in addition to our Small Business Workshop. The goal is to offer the best in career opportunities as well as health screenings and information to promote whole body wellness. For more information, and to register, click here.
Concerned about the seasonal flu and H1N1?  Visit www.flu.gov to learn more about these viruses, and use the convenient Flu Shot Locator to find when and where flu shots are available in your community.
School Health Programs are in Need:  Read these facts about school health programs in CMS from the Mecklenburg County Health Department.  The needs, indeed, are great.  What can you do?  Faith communities can assist and support CMS/public school nurses by providing much needed health supplies.  Read this school nurse partnership proposal.
Are you Prepared for a Pandemic?  Rather than panic, be prepared.  Click here for more information from the Presbytery's Task Force for Facing Life's Unknowns (FLU).
What Would Your Family Do in the Event of a Disaster? Create a Family Disaster Plan, so that you can be well-prepared in the event of a fire, flood, hurricane, or other disaster.  Atlanta Presbytery created guidelines for developing a family disaster plan, which you can access here.
 
 Health Ministries Contact: 
Debbie Wilkinson,
Coordinator for Mission, Justice, Hunger, & Disaster Programs 
704-535-9999, Ext. 213
debbie.wilkinson@presbyofcharlotte.org
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