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HealthCare Ministry
Parish Nurse and other medical team members providing education, information and support for our physical bodies as well as our spiritual and emotional health.
Mike Kendall, an ordained Chaplain and CLCC Deacon and his wife,
Karen, a registared RN who is involved with the Parish Nurse Ministry
Clay County Health Department will be offering Seasonal Influenza Vaccines. Please check back for a posting of the scheduled clinics and locations. It is very important that adults and children are vaccinated for the prevention of Influenza. The health of the Body of Christ is important to the kingdom of God, may we be physically healthy so we may serve others in need of spiritual health.
Check out these links that Karen Kendall has submitted and recommends:
Fitness
www.healthierus.gov/exercise.html
The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Fitness.gov, and The President’s Challenge are all part of this initiative aimed toward helping Americans lead healthier lives. www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/physical/index.htm
Physical activity tips for everyone — with special tools for kids and seniors — includes ways to make exercise part of your daily life. www.acefitness.org
The American Council on Exercise covers a variety of subjects — from a Fitness Q & A, to healthy recipes, to a library of targeted exercises. Medical Self-Carewww.ahealthyme.com/topic/conditionCenter
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts presents self care information on a variety of subjects including asthma/allergies, pain management, back care, and depression. www.mayoclinic.com
The Mayo Clinic’s site has a quick, easy tool for finding information. Use the alphabetical index to find facts on a disease or condition, use the symptom checker, or refer to their first aid guide. Nutritionwww.nutrition.gov
This site has quick access to government information, where Smart Nutrition 101 is a great starting point for building healthy eating patterns. www.eatright.org
The American Dietetic Association breaks down the science of nutrition into applicable, helpful consumer materials. Check out their Fact Sheets for handy tips. www.healthierus.gov/nutrition.html
These resources focus on eating healthfully — choosing nutritious foods, tracking food choices, and finding recipes. www.eatingwell.com
Delicious recipes, useful health and diet details, as well as current nutrition news are all on this site. Quitting Tobaccowww.smokefree.gov
The online tools and printable pdf contain reasons to stop, tips on preparing to quit, and resources for maintaining a smoke-free life. www.cancer.org/docroot/PED/content/PED_10_13X_Guide_for_Quitting_Smoking.asp
The American Cancer Society provides tools and resources for quitting smoking. The site also details why it’s so difficult yet so important to quit. www.lungusa.org/site/pp.asp?c=dvLUK9O0E&b=33484
American Lung Association support for not smoking includes data, an action plan, and tools for quitting. Stress Managementwww.stress.org
The American Institute of Stress explores sources and effects as well as resources for managing and treating stress and related disorders. familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/common/mentalhealth/stress/167.html
This site examines how to cope with life challenges including symptoms to look for and tips for managing stress. Weight Losswww.nwcr.ws
The National Weight Control Registry is an ongoing study of those who have maintained a 30-pound or more weight loss for at least 1 year. Behaviors, strategies, and techniques are compiled into research findings, along with motivating success stories. www.mayoclinic.com/health/obesity/DS00314
The Mayo Clinic provides a good overview of overweight/obesity causes, risk factors, and when to seek medical advice. Potential complications (such as high blood pressure) as well as treatment, prevention, and coping skills also are discussed. www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/index.htm
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute’s Obesity Education Initiative offers practical advice for consumers (such as assessing risk and controlling your weight) and health professionals. NutriSum: healthy weight for life
NutriSum is a simple, creative approach to changing eating patterns plus an inspiring exercise component — a combination proven to add up to permanent weight loss. It helps you lose fat weight so you look better, feel better, and fit in your clothes better.
www.FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov
www.MyPyramid.gov
www.bam.gov (A fun Health site for kids)
www.nlm.nih.gov
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