Our Health Ministry

Having a health ministry in your congregation can be very beneficial. In addition to promoting healthy eating and active living, it also gives faith leaders the opportunity to engage with the community members. To read the full article, visit: https://www.ourhealthministry.com/post/why-start-a-health-ministry

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OHM assist every faith-based organization in building educational programs around the health and wellness issues that impact their congregation and community members. To learn more about how we can help strengthen or sustain your organization, visit: https://www.ourhealthministry.com/

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ManagedbytheOHCteam on TikTok 5 Facts All Black People Should Know.

"Syphilis cases in Ohio up 82% from 2016; some stillbirths have followed"
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Syphilis cases in Ohio up 82% from 2016; some stillbirths have followed By: Jake Zuckerman Posted at 6:37 AM, Jul 05, 2022 The number of syphilis cases detected in Ohio jumped 82% between 2016 and last year, infecting thousands and leading to at least 48 congenital cases of the disease in 2021. More than 2,900 people statewide contracted syphilis last year, according to...

"African Americans with diabetes more at risk for chronic kidney disease, heart failure, study says"
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African Americans with diabetes more at risk for chronic kidney disease, heart failure, study says THEGRIO STAFF July 3, 2022, 3:37 PM Compared to whites, a study says, Black patients are more likely to develop complications if they have type 2 diabetes. It’s already widely known that type 2 diabetes impacts overall health in significant ways, but a recent report says that Black Americans with ...

A Pastor Marches for A Moral, Equitable Economy for All
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A Pastor Marches for A Moral, Equitable Economy for All By Bella DeVaan June 20, 2022 To Reverend Andrew Wilkes, inequality is a dire and immoral injustice. The pastor and political scientist spends every Sunday considering how to build a more equitable economy with his congregation, called the Double Love Experience, in Brooklyn, New York. “From unemp...

Inequities in healthcare cost nearly $320B annually, new research shows
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Redlining Linked to Asthma Racial Health Disparities, Inequities
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Redlining Linked to Asthma Racial Health Disparities, Inequities By Sarai Rodriguez June 21, 2022 - The shadows of historic racist policies such as redlining continue to impact present-day health outcomes, leaving Black people to bear the burden of health inequities, according to a recent analysis by researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Public....

Sitting Again Linked to Disease, Death, But Exercise May Help. Click here to read the full article: https://www.ourhealthministry.com/post/sitting-again-linked-to-disease-death-but-exercise-may-help

Sitting Again Linked to Disease, Death, But Exercise May Help By Megan Brooks June 20, 2022 – You probably know that sitting for hours on end is not good for you. New research now shows just how bad it can be. In a study that tracked more than 100,000 adults from 21 countries for more than 10 years, more time spent sitting during the day was tied to a higher...

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The Chartis Group Announces Health Equity Advisory Board and Names Inaugural Board Members. Click here to read the full article: https://www.ourhealthministry.com/post/the-chartis-group-announces-health-equity-advisory-board-and-names-inaugural-board-members

The Chartis Group Announces Health Equity Advisory Board and Names Inaugural Board Members NEWS PROVIDED BY: The Chartis Group Jun 21, 2022, 09:00 ET CHICAGO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chartis Group, a leading healthcare advisory and analytics firm, today announced the formation of its Health Equity Advisory Board and named four healthcare luminaries as its inaugural board members...

Did you know Black women are three times more likely to die in childbirth in comparison to white women?
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See The Trailer For Hulu’s ‘Aftershock,’ An Eye-Opening Documentary On The Black Maternal Mortality BY AMBER CORRINE JUNE 20, 2022 6:03PM Aftershock is an eye-opening new documentary that is pushing to educate the world about a major healthcare issue in America’s Black community: maternal mortality. According to the CDC, Black women’s chances of dying from pregnancy-related causes are three ti...

Who said pizza can't be healthy??? 🍕
Be sure to visit Our Health Ministry to try out all of our HEALTHY recipes. https://www.ourhealthministry.com/recipes/fruit-pizza-

"Cases of diabetes and hypertension rose after Covid infection"
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Long Covid May Cause Diabetes, Hypertension, Discovery Says Janice Kew and Antony Sguazzin June 8, 2022, 9:38 AM EDT Updated on June 9, 2022, 2:12 AM EDT People who have had a documented Covid-19 infection are more likely to be hospitalized or develop diabetes or hypertension in the months after their illness, an indication of the severity of so-called long....

"A new study finds beauty products containing toxic chemicals can adversely impact cancer cells in Black women."
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A toxic chemical used in hair products for Black women can fuel breast cancer, study finds Allana Akhtar Jun 13, 2022, 6:45 AM Haircare and beauty products marketed to Black women often contain a class of hormone-disrupting chemicals called parabens. According to a new study, those chemicals are not only linked to increased breast cancer risk, but they can also uniquely fuel the spread of...

Improving Diversity In Clinical Trials With A Community-Based Approach. Click on link to read the full article: https://www.ourhealthministry.com/post/improving-diversity-in-clinical-trials-with-a-community-based-approach

Improving Diversity In Clinical Trials With A Community-Based Approach By Nick Davies, EY-Parthenon | June 9, 2022 How we address health disparities, especially regarding race and ethnicity, is critical to improving health outcomes for patients of all backgrounds. But the lack of diversity in clinical trials, due to shortcomings in the recruitment and retention of unde...

We are what we eat?
Read this article to find out how our food choices play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining our brain health.
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5 Foods To Add To Your Daily Diet For Better Brain Health By: Aayushi Kasliwal Updated: MAY 16, 2022, 04:34 PM Our brain is a finely-tuned machine that is responsible for keeping the heart, mouth, eyes, lungs and other vital organs functioning well. It is the mastermind behind almost everything- our thoughts, memory, focus, movements, breathing, heartbeat....

Why are we still losing lives? Click here to read the full article: https://www.ourhealthministry.com/post/we-re-losing-lives-black-latino-leaders-tackle-racial-health-disparities

How can we close the treatment gap? We Need to Talk About Racial Disparities in Migraine Care.

Constant Cravings: How Our "Healthy" Snack Habits Could Be Hurting Us

Did you know that laughing and smiling can decrease stress, strengthen the immune system, reduce pain and improve your mood?
Now that you know this, enjoy this heartwarming video.

ANIMALS REUNITED WITH OWNERS AFTER YEARS! ANIMALS REUNITED WITH OWNERS AFTER YEARS!

June is Mental Health Month!
Answer this question, why is su***de on the rise in the black community? Click here to read the full article: https://www.ourhealthministry.com/post/5-reasons-su***de-is-on-the-rise-in-the-black-community-according-to-a-psychiatrist

Collaboration key to solving health inequities, Cleveland-area hospital CEOs say during Accelerating. Click here to read the full article: https://www.ourhealthministry.com/post/collaboration-key-to-solving-health-inequities-cleveland-area-hospital-ceos-say-during-accelerating

Collaboration key to solving health inequities, Cleveland-area hospital CEOs say during Accelerating By Julie Washington, cleveland.com Published: May. 11, 2022, 4:21 p.m. CLEVELAND, Ohio — Since Metro Health System CEO Dr. Akram Boutros’ 2019 City Club speech in which he blamed structural racism and childhood trauma for many of Cuyahoga County’s public health crises, some organizations that ...

No backyard? No problem...
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Use DIY pallet gardens to grow vegetables in small spaces Do you love fresh, homegrown produce but don't have a yard? In this episode of NewsMD's "Health Fusion," Viv Williams checks out her friend's DIY pallet vegetable garden for small spaces.