Prevention and awareness are key essentials in maintaining our physical bodies. Many resources may be found here including: statistics, demographics, and basic health regulations to assist you in a lifelong journey of whole health focusing on the first component of wholeness, the body. The health and faith resources found on this site combined can bring balance between our body, soul (mind, will and emotions) and spirit. Learn more about the continuum of care in whole health while increasing your faith, utilizing wisdom, and bringing wholeness to your overall being, body, soul and spirit.
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Rev. Andrea Lomboy, President of the Congregational Health ReSource, is Appointed to the Virginia Stroke Systems Task Force
In 2007, the Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC) -- a Virginia legislative commission-- conducted a study in efforts to develop strategies to improve stroke prevention and care across the Commonwealth. The JCHC staff convened a cross-sectional expert working group to conduct the study. This group made a number of recommendations to the JCHC which included the need for a state level Virginia Stroke Systems Task Force. The JCHC accepted the recommendations and officially requested that a Task Force be established under the Virginia Department of Health.
In September 2008, 28 Task Force members were officially appointed. Reverend Lomboy was elected to serve as a Community Educator and also serves on the Web Site Development Team for the task force. The VSSTF is a subset of the larger VSS collaborative and represents a diverse range of stakeholders. See a complete list of members and their bio-sketches.
The inaugural meeting of the VSSTF was held on September 19, 2008, in Richmond, Virginia.
Congregational Health ReSource to expand Congregational Health Assessments in Bath & Essex Counties
The Congregational Health ReSource has been awarded additional contracts with the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Minority Health and Public Health Policy to perform congregational health assessments with two additional counties in Virginia: Bath (Bath Community Hospital - Critical Access Hospital - Hot Springs & Essex (Riverside Tappahannock Hospital -Small Rural Hospital Improvement Program).
Congregational Health ReSource to Work with the Virginia Department of Health
The Congregational Health ReSource will be conducting congregational-based assessments in two rural access areas: Luray (Page County) and Woodstock (Shenandoah County) for the Virginia Department of Health, Office of Minority Health and Public Health Policy. The overlying purpose of this assessment is to:
build a network of collaborators interested in seeing a complete continuum of care, developed and deployed in their community
determine if these programs can be broadened to incorporate or blend the health/wellness aspects more seamlessly to develop strategies and programs to improve the health status of Virginians
Identify local health, civic, education and government leaders who would be willing to be a resource to the congregations in their community, promote health programs, and initiate/sponsor congregational-based programs.
The findings of these results will be posted on their Web site at the conclusion of the study.
Congregational Health ReSource Partnership with Inova HealthSource's Congregationl Health Partnership
The Congregational Health ReSource is pleased to announce a partnership with Inova HealthSource of Inova Health System's Congregational Health Partnership. The Congregational Health Partnership (CHP) was designed in 1999 to help faith communities build the infrastructure and capacity to impact health and reduce health disparities in communities in Northern Virginia. As a member of Inova HealthSource and the Community Health Division of Inova Health System, CHP shares astrong commitment to service excellence and quality services for the faith-based community. With the combined efforts of both of our organizations, we can produce even greater results together! If you would like more information about CHP, check out their Web site at: http://www.inovahealthsource.com/CHP/index.html
The Congregational Health ReSource Joins the Virginia Stroke Systems of Care
The Congregational Health ReSource recently joined the Virginia Stroke Systems of Care and other stroke stakeholders in supporting the American Heart Association by providing assisting with community outreach. Building awareness and offering prevention information to the faith-based communities is critical.
We are pleased to offer our support as partners and in joining other invested stroke champions by showcasing the various causes such as:
The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a joint initiative between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation. It is designed to ensure that the next generation of America’s youth grows up to be one of the healthiest by coming together to fight one of our nation’s leading health threats – childhood obesity.
Go Red For Women is the American Heart Association’s nationwide movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power we have as women to band together and wipe out heart disease, the number one killer of women. Join the movement, take the Go Red Heart CheckUp, and become a local Go Red ambassador at www.goredforwomen.org or 1-888-MY-HEART.
Power To End Stroke is an exciting national campaign that raises awareness about stroke warning signs and reduces risk in the African-American community through local ambassadors. Take the Power To End Stroke pledge, become an ambassador, and learn more today at www.strokeassociation.org/power or 1-888-4-STROKE.
Start! is an American Heart Association movement calling on all Americans and their employers to live longer, more heart-healthy lives through walking and other healthy habits. Start! walking today. Every brisk step helps your heart. Visit www.americanheart.org/start or call 1-800-AHA-USA1.
You’re the Cure is the American Heart Association’s nationwide network of people who advocate for local, state, and federal public policy to advance the fight against heart disease and stroke.
If you or your congregation interested in adding your voice to the Virginia Stroke System network of advocates in your area, visit: www.americanheart.org/yourethecure or call 1-800- AHA- USA1.
Faith, hope, and love coupled with wisdom assists the believer in achieving health harmony in the soul (mind, will, and emotions) and spirit. Strengthen your inner man's soul and spirit by the associated articles, resources, and inspiration in our faith section. May the Lord prosper you with whole health. Learn more about the continuum of care in whole health while increasing your faith, utilizing wisdom, and bringing wholeness to your overall being, body,soul and spirit.
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