BCM CW Newsletter March 2024

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WML SPOTLIGHT Connie R. Bouligny, RN, APRN-BC Greater Grace FellowshipShe became affiliated with BCM- Congregational Wellness when she enrolled in the Faith Community Nurse Course (Class # 34). Inspired by the mentoring she received, she started and led the Health Ministry at her church. She recruited members to participate in and complete the Strategies To Trim and Reduce (STAR) Program in combination with the walking project instituted by her at her church.CLICK HERE TO READ MORE BE INSPIRED Kindness Builds Relationship How we treat people is a big deal to God. The Bible has a lot to say about relationships – husbands and wives, parents and children, employers and workers and so on. One such place is in the Book of Ephesians in chapters 5 and 6. The exact reading can be found at Ephesians 5: 21 through Ephesians 6:9. In this passage, we are admonished to treat people kindly. When we are congenial towards people and handle them with care, these kind gestures are the hallmark of building good and healthy relationships. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE COMMUNITY RESOURCESCommunity resource centers offer FREE classes and events year round Peoples www.peopleshealth.com  AmeriHealth www.amerihealthcaritasla.com  Humana Humana Neighborhood Center, Metairie, LA JenCare  Midcity | JenCare Senior Medical Center (jencaremed.com) AARP https://local.aarp.org/new-orleans-la/aarp-events/   Here is the easiest way to keep up with what is going on in your city.  Orleans Parish Emergency Alerts https://ready.nola.gov/stay-connected/emergency-alerts/   Jefferson Parish https://www.jeffparish.net/   St Tammany https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=stpgovalert   http://www.stpgov.org/localalert   St. Bernard https://www.sbpg.net/list.aspx   Plaquemines https://www.plaqueminesparish.com/AlertCenter.aspx   Other Orleans Parish Newsletters: (Click to subscribe)Neighborhood Engagement Neighborhood Engagement – City of New Orleans (nola.gov)   City Council Home – New Orleans City Council (nola.gov)   New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/LANOLA/subscriber/new?topic_id=LANOLA_25 Mental Health  9-8-8 National Mental Health LineKeep Calm Line (distress/ immediate help) 1-866-310-7977Behavioral Health Help Line 1-877-664-2248 Food, Clothing, Shelter, and Financial Assistance Dial 211 Find your local assistance  COVID Order FREE tests from the governmentLouisiana COVID information  Hurricane Preparedness  Generator Safety Louisiana Preparedness Guide Cancer Screenings No – Cost breast and cervical screenings for women CLICK HERE  RESOURCES FOR CHURCHES MARCH HEALTH TIP Start March with 5 Health-Boosting TipsGet ready to embrace the thrill of National Nutrition Month® this March! It’s a phenomenal time to shine a spotlight on the importance of smart food choices and establishing healthy eating and exercise routines. Let’s get excited about nourishing our bodies the right way! CLICK HERE TO READ MORE MARCH HEALTH AWARENESS National Kidney Month 2024 Did you know your kidneys filter all of your blood up to 25 times a day? This kidney month, join us in getting to know your kidneys. Learn how you can protect these two fist-sized, bean-shaped organs that work around the clock for you. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE Remember to submit your monthly activity report for activities between the 1st and the 31st of the previous month. What did your wellness ministry do recently? You can download and complete the fillable PDF:  CLICK HERE.Wellness Ministry Activity Report Baptist Community Ministries, Congregational Wellness You are receiving this email because you opted in through participation in one of our programs: CNEP, CHPP, STAR, BHIP or MHFA. Thank you for being a part of our wellness ministry network. Our mailing address is: Baptist Community Ministries, Congregational Wellness 2222 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans, LA 70122 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

LDH Needs Your Assistance Selecting Topics for Region 1 Behavioral Health Workshop. Fill out the survey by Friday, Feb. 16, 2024

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Please share this information with people who work in Region 1.  Thank You

 

Good Afternoon, Everyone: 

 

LDH’s Bureau of Community Partnerships and Health Equity launched a Health Equity in Action Series (HEIA) in August 2023. HEIA aims to increase people’s understanding about health equity and equip them with tools to address social determinants of health in their work and communities. The series consists of a quarterly in-person event, webinar and master class focusing on a specific topic.

 

Each quarter, LDH collaborates with its partners to select a topic and location for the in-person events. Several community partners have suggested the Department host a behavioral health training in Region 1 for community health workers (CHWs) and behavioral health professionals.

·       To assist us in this effort, we would like to obtain recommendations from you.

·       We realize that your time is valuable and hope that CHWs and behavioral health professionals who work in Region 1 will take a few minutes to complete our survey. 

·       Please click here to complete the survey and complete the survey by Friday, February 16, 2024.

 

Thank you in advance for your support.