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International Health Commission AME Church Report to the 50th - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
International Health Commission AME Church Report to the 50th - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
International Health Commission AME Church Report to the 50th Session of the General Conference Reverend Natalie Mitchem, M.Div. Executive Director Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Certified First Aid and CPR Instructor Reverend Miriam
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International Health Commission Mission
Specifically, the mission is to:
To empower our congregations to advocate for
improved access to affordable and quality health care
To provide Health Education and identify health
resources.
To assist with first aid for services and meetings at
all levels: International, Annual Conference, District and Local
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International Health Commission Mission
To collaborate with Ecumenical and Interfaith
Health Projects while promoting health as a part
- f our faith and to care for our congregations by
advocating health as a right not a privilege, by forming collaborative relationships with International, National, Regional and Local ecumenical and interfaith health programs or projects as well as Health Associations and Community Agencies.
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International Health Commission Objectives
Establish Health Commissions on all levels,
episcopal districts, Annual Conferences and local church
Inclusion of one health presentation at each
Annual Conference, District Conference, and Christian Education Congress
Observe International, National and Local Health
Observances at all levels using a broad variety of information for dissemination
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International Health Commission Objectives
Institute and establish partnerships with other
health agencies or programs at all levels.
Expand and develop relationships with colleges
and universities, medical, nursing, dental and schools of public health.
Expand Health Ministries at all levels to include all
components of healthcare to promote total wellness (physical, spiritual and emotional).
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International Health Commission Objectives
Encourage connectional organizations to develop
health programs and given them support as needed.
Build relationships with corporate, Government,
and institutional agencies allowing for programs and projects to expand preventive and curative resources
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International Health Commission Objectives
Encourage health conferences every year targeting
initiatives of The World Health Organization with focus areas as it relates to Africa, the Caribbean, India, South America, and those of the African Diaspora located in other parts of the world
Expand
International and regional training seminars.
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ORGANIZATION
The International Health Commission shall be composed of
Episcopal District, Annual Conference, Presiding Elder District (where
applicable) and
Local Church Health Commissions.
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Ministries…
HIV/AIDS Caregivers Spiritual Health Nutrition and Exercise Mental Health Ministry to those who are differently
challenged
Violence Against Self and Others
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Ministries…
Clergy and Family Health Communicable Diseases and Immunizations Chronic Diseases Collaboration with other Connectional Agendas Death, Dying and Hospice Disaster Preparedness and Response Substance Abuse, Addictions and Recovery First Aid
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International Health Commission Partnerships (highlights of a few)
American Heart Association Annual partner of July Faith
Based
Healthy Food & Beverage Toolkit Smoking Cessation BLS, Heart Saver and Hands Only
CPR
Sponsor of 7AM Walk to promote
daily fitness and wellness.
Local offices ready to work will
all AME churches. Exploring global outreach
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International Health Commission Partnerships
National Kidney Foundation
and Life Point
Organ Donations Education, information and
nutrition
In collaboration with MUSC -
Screening of BP, glucose, urine in Room 204A.
Chapters are ready to serve
in the US and exploring global work
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International Health Commission Partnerships
Sickle Cell Foundation American Red Cross Blood Drive at 50th Session
- f the General Conference
- n July 12th Please sign up
at the Health Commission Booth or online
Globally chapters are
ready to serve us
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International Health Commission Partnerships
Health Monitor Magazine
the leading patient information magazine
CHC Diabetes Edition Offered prevention,
education and information and gift cards.
Testimonies of improved
health
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International Health Commission Partnerships
Prostate Health Education
Network (PHEN)
Annual Father’s Day Rally
- ffering free resource
Annual Prostate Cancer
Symposiums
Prevention, Treatment
- ptions, Prayer and
Healthy Food Choices
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International Health Commission Partnerships
Affordable Care Act Working with Social Action
Commission to enroll millions, host webinar and promote health insurance during enrollment period November to January
Providing ongoing information
and enrollment in CHIP and Medicaid
CDC, HHS, WHO, NIH Rev. Dr. Miriam Burnett
actively participates in conference calls and presentations with these agencies
Disease Alert updates
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International Health Commission Partnerships
American Diabetes
Association
Annual Stop Diabetes
Sunday
Free workshops and
information for all local churches
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International Health Commission Partnerships
UPRIS www.AMEChealth webmaster Provides up to date and current
Wellness, Health, Disaster Preparedness and Fitness Information
Text4Wellness Solar Panels Health Commission Forms and
information
Lunch and Learn on July 11
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International Health Commission Partnerships (renewed)
American Cancer Society Continuation and expansion of a
relationship established in the early 2000’s
Bicentennial Torch Run Dinner & Learn at the 50th
General Session
Toolkit Posted on
www.AMEChealth.org
Goal to connect with all local
AME Churches and offer workshops.
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New Partnership
Lupus Foundation of
America
Lunch and Learn on July
4th
Prevention, Education and
information
Helping people to
understand and manage Lupus.
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International Health Commission Partnerships Visit Booth 148/162
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International Health Commission Recommendations
Legislation Constitution and By-Laws revisions Liturgy revisions that includes language to accommodate the needs of the differently challenged We support the HALT-2 proposed legislation submitted by Payne Theological Seminary Resolutions The Social Justice Ministry of Jesus the Christ Includes Persons Who Are Differently Challenged Healthful Living and Healthy Environments Foster Healing and Wholeness Throughout the AME Church and Communities We Serve Adoption and support the Connectional Health Commission calendar at all levels Link District websites to www.AMEChealth.org for online health calendar and ongoing information and resources.
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International Health Commission Recommendations
Ensure a Health Commission Director is in place at all levels and in all Episcopal Districts to promote health calendar activities, programs and resources available from community partners Reaffirmation of the Health Commission’s advocacy for the implementation of DisasterPreparedness protocols, including Preparedness Drills and Safety Checks. Recommendations and Church Safety Tips can be found on www.amechealth.org as well as links to the FBI Active Shooter Event Quick Reference Guide.
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