Faith & Health News and Updates
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‘If you could lighten the load for one person, what a difference you’ve made.’
Cindy Novak
When a young woman experienced a mental health crisis during choir practice recently, Geri Jones knew what to do. Geri, First Lady of St. Titus One Missionary Baptist Church, Chicago, immediately stopped choir practice. And over the next hour-and-a-half, she and the other choir members surrounded the woman, listened to her, and encouraged her as Read More
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Back-to-School and Wellness Event Offers Resources and Fun
Cindy Novak
The South Chicago Neighborhood Network and numerous community partners, including Advocate Aurora Health, hosted a back-to-school and wellness event on Aug. 18, at Claretian Associates, 9108 S. Brandon Ave., Chicago. The event offered blood pressure screenings, one-on-one conversations with physicians, health presentations, social determinants of health screenings – and even musical entertainment, games, and a Read More
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Participants’ eating habits – and health – have improved thanks to nutrition class at Cross Lutheran Church, Milwaukee
Cindy Novak
Since he began taking a nutrition class at Cross Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, Henry Fuller has made positive changes in his lifestyle. He eats more fresh fruits and vegetables, checks food labels, and eats healthier portion sizes. “Before, I didn’t really consider what I ate,” he said. “If it was something I liked, I ate Read More
