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Five Reasons Alzheimer’s Caregiving is Challenging

November is National Family Caregivers Month . There are more than 11 million family caregivers in the U.S and nearly half of these caregivers provide help to someone with Alzheimer’s or …

8 Ways to Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and Family Caregivers Month . To mark these events, the Alzheimer’s Association Western Carolina Chapter is encouraging people to …

American Diabetes Month

The Health Ministry of the A.M.E. Zion Church is pleased to partner with the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to bring you vital information about diabetes. November is Diabetes Awareness Month, …

Alzheimer’s Association Answers Common Caregiver Questions

November is National Family Caregivers Month . There are more than 11 million family caregivers in the U.S and nearly half of these caregivers provide help to someone with Alzheimer’s or …

Healthy Churches 2030 Virtual Conference

Richmond, VA - The 11 th Annual Healthy Churches 2030 Virtual Conference brings together faith and public health leaders to inform and advocate for African Americans to have better health …

VOTE! Don’t sit this one out.

The A.M.E. Zion Church has always been known as the Freedom Church because it has been on the cutting edge of social justice, and voting is a major part of what we do.

Health Literacy: More than just knowing

Every October, we celebrate Health Literacy Month — a time to recognize the importance of making health information easy to understand and the health care system easier to navigate. A team …

Ruth Ellen Carrow Grimes

Ruth Ellen Carrow Grimes was born on March 13th, 1940, in Kinston, North  Carolina, to the Rev. Eli Edward Carrow and Addie Mae Brewer.  At the tender age of 5 years, Ruth …

Journey to Kigali, Rwanda, June 2024 - Part 2

After months of planning and preparing for our Mission Trip to Rwanda, we finally began our trip on Thursday, June 6th.  As planned, many travelers would fly into New York at the JFK airport so …

Journey to Kigali, Rwanda, June 2024 - Part 1

Bishop George D. Crenshaw, Presiding Prelate, Board of Bishops, A.M.E. Zion Church and immediate past Presiding Bishop of the Alabama-Florida Episcopal District and the Great Lakes Region, along…

Attaining and Maintaining the Five Themes of Well-being

Enough emphasis cannot be placed on how important Self-Care and Maintenance is. We, not just as believers, but as humans, are given one body, and we are mandated to be good stewards of our bodies (1 …

Health and Wellness in our Education System

Well, it’s that time of year again. The ever-so-loving hustle of back-to-school antics. For students: shopping for clothes and school supplies, learning a new class schedule, making new…

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – July 11, 2024 – On Saturday, Oct. 19, Mecklenburg County and surrounding area residents will join the fight against Alzheimer’s disease at the Alzheimer’s …

On May 31, 2024, Reverend Doctor Staccato K. Powell II, in collaboration with three prominent Black-led advocacy organizations, hosted a transformative Community Mental Wellness Mixer at the Mercado,…

SELF Care: Making the best version of YOU

Alcohol, Communication & Assertiveness, Diet & Body Image, Mindfulness, Nature, Nutrition, Sleep, etc. These are all topics that pertain to health and self-care. July is Social Wellness …

Celebrating Minority Mental Health Month

Let’s face it, it can be tough existing as a racial minority here in America. From 1619 to the present day, peoples of African Descent throughout the Diaspora have faced insurmountable …

Father and Twin Sons Changing Lives One Smile At A Time in South Florida

MIAMI, Fla. – A beacon of oral health shines brightly in the heart of South Florida. For over three decades, Phanord & Associates, P.A. has been more than just a dental practice; It …

AL/FL Men of Zion Episcopal Director

GREENVILLE, AL……The men of the Alabama/Florida Episcopal District gathered for their annual retreat on the historic campus of Lomax-Hannon College in Greenville, AL, from May 31 – …

Men’s Health: It’s less about Men and more about Health

The above title sums up the overall health themes for the month of June: Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness, Sickle-Cell Awareness, and National HIV Testing & Prevention. As men, many of us take …

In a compelling dialogue that transcends the boundaries of sports, The Playmakers Corner had the privilege of engaging in a candid conversation with Coach Steve Wilks, a revered figure in the realm …

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