October is National Substance Use Prevention MonthOct 16, 2020Elizabeth Brewington, Overdose Response Program Coordinator October is National Substance Use Prevention Month Do you remember the public service announcement video titled “This Is Your Brain on Drugs?” This… Continue Reading
July 25 Update — Senate Health Care Vote Appears Likely TodayJul 25, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director July 25 Update — Senate Health Care Vote Appears Likely Today It appears that the U.S. Senate will vote today on some sort of health care action.… Continue Reading
Senate Health Care Plan — Let’s Keep CallingJun 21, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Senate Health Care Plan — Let’s Keep Calling As the Senate continues its secret deliberations on a health care plan that will effect all… Continue Reading
New Push for Broader Medicaid, Better HealthApr 14, 2017Steve Ford, Volunteer Program Associate New Push for Broader Medicaid, Better Health North Carolina’s failure under Republican leadership to improve low-income residents’ access to health care via the… Continue Reading
Keeping With CommunityJan 29, 2017The Rev. Dr. Jennifer Copeland, Executive Director Keeping With Community Enabling good health is a community restoration project. It’s really not about prescription plans, deductibles, out-of-pocket… Continue Reading
Speak Out on Cabinet NomineesJan 10, 2017Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Speak Out on Cabinet Nominees Groups at the state and national level continue to mobilize around concerns about President-Elect Donald Trump’s… Continue Reading
Starting the Conversation About Mental HealthOct 6, 2016The Rev. Jessica Stokes, Associate Director, Partners in Health and Wholeness, Mental Health Advocacy Starting the Conversation About Mental Health It happens to be Mental Illness Awareness Week, which comes days after I was able to take part… Continue Reading
Statement on the Supreme Court’s ACA DecisionJun 25, 2015George Reed, Former Executive Director Statement on the Supreme Court’s ACA Decision The North Carolina Council of Churches celebrates today’s Supreme Court decision upholding the Affordable Care Act. … Continue Reading
2014 Faith & Health Summit – Register Now!Aug 10, 2014Willona Stallings, Former Program Coordinator – Partners in Health & Wholeness 2014 Faith & Health Summit – Register Now! Please join the North Carolina Council of Churches at the 2014 Faith and Health Summit, which… Continue Reading
Healthy North Carolina 2020: Are We Gaining or Losing Ground?Apr 3, 2014Willona Stallings, Former Program Coordinator – Partners in Health & Wholeness Healthy North Carolina 2020: Are We Gaining or Losing Ground? Healthy North Carolina 2020 is a health improvement plan for our state. It addresses a wide… Continue Reading
Affordable Care Act’s Third Anniversary — A Reason to CelebrateMar 25, 2013Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Affordable Care Act’s Third Anniversary — A Reason to Celebrate On March 23, the Affordable Care Act celebrated its third anniversary. The North Carolina Council of… Continue Reading
Affordable Care Act (ACA) Celebrates its Second AnniversaryMar 20, 2012Aleta Payne, Former Deputy Executive Director Affordable Care Act (ACA) Celebrates its Second Anniversary The Affordable Care Act was approved two years ago. Join the virtual second-anniversary celebration through a conference… Continue Reading
Free Resources to Help You Begin 2012 Tobacco FreeJan 5, 2012Willona Stallings, Former Program Coordinator – Partners in Health & Wholeness Free Resources to Help You Begin 2012 Tobacco Free Our friends at the NC Division of Public Health would like to help current tobacco users… Continue Reading
Bladen Churches Unite: Being Healthy, Being Faithful 2012Nov 14, 2011Willona Stallings, Former Program Coordinator – Partners in Health & Wholeness Bladen Churches Unite: Being Healthy, Being Faithful 2012 BladenJournal.com Joy Williams of Partners in Health and Wholeness, a Christian-based organization, will collaborate with churches and the parish nurse on Monday, Nov. 28, at 5:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall of Elizabethtown Presbyterian Church at 800 W. Broad St. (across from the Municipal Building), to make local churches healthier for the glory of God.
Radiation in CigarettesOct 27, 2011Joy Williams, Former PHW Regional Coordinator Radiation in Cigarettes This might strike you as surprising, as it did me, but radiation has been in cigarettes for more than forty years! We all have heard just how bad cigarettes are, but to know that they contain alpha particles on top of the other harmful substances is alarming, to say the least. And it is appalling to know that tobacco companies knew this and covered up the truth.
Raleigh Report – April 19, 2011Apr 20, 2011Rose Gurkin, Former Program Associate for Administration Raleigh Report – April 19, 2011 New Bills Edition: Attack on Workers Comp by New Bill H 709/S 544 misnamed Protect and Put NC Back to Work.
Raleigh Report – March 21, 2011Mar 23, 2011Rose Gurkin, Former Program Associate for Administration Raleigh Report – March 21, 2011 New bills on the budget, care of creation, criminal justice, election and campaign law, gambling, guns, health and health care, immigration, mental health, developmental disabilities, substance abuse services, public eduction, and taxes.
Underage DrinkingNov 12, 2002North Carolina Council of Churches Underage Drinking Because early use of alcohol is such a causal factor in teen death and injury, there is reason for the faith community’s involvement in this issue. All faiths recognize the importance of one generation training and seeing to the needs of the next. Whether it is through the family or the “village,” the care of children and youth is a universal responsibility. The Hebrew Scriptures (for example, Deuteronomy 4:9; Psalm 78:1-8; Proverbs 22:6) reflect the importance of the older generation teaching the younger. Jesus’ words also reflect the importance of parents caring for their children. When he was looking for a stark example of God’s care for God’s children, Jesus asked, “If your child asks for bread, will you give a stone? If your child asks for a fish, will you give a snake?” (Matthew 7:9-10). Reducing underage drinking is consistent with the faith community’s long-standing concern for the well-being and full development of children and youth.
Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse ServicesNov 9, 2000North Carolina Council of Churches Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services In North Carolina, over 1,000,000 people are directly affected by mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse. In recent years, the state and area agencies responsible for providing assistance have been plagued with a host of problems, including woefully inadequate funding, unconscionable delays in services, and appearances and allegations of mismanagement. Providing the needed supports and services for vulnerable individuals is a critical role for state government and society in general. Without needed resources, people with disabilities and substance abuse problems go unserved or untreated. Not only does this create untold suffering amongst the individuals and their families, but it also places enormous strain on other institutions and systems (prisons, hospitals, homeless shelters, etc.). Proper support, service, and treatment can and will change the dynamics of our families and communities.
