The Wellness Coalition was named one of seven innovative, community-based nonprofit organizations to receive a grant from the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation to address cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death in the nation. The $150,000, year two grant will provide continued support for the HeartLink – Improving Cardiovascular Health in the Alabama River Region [...]

A vast majority of the country has been warned about the dangers of tobacco usage and exposure. Despite national educational campaigns, tobacco use is still the leading preventable cause of death and disease in the United States.  Smoking is a Deadly Habit Each year, 480,000 people die from smoking, and 41,000 people [...]

Resurrection Catholic Church has been a close partner of The Wellness Coalition (TWC) for many years. A lot has changed with the Resurrection Catholic Church’s Health Ministry since the onset of the pandemic. Many of the in-person events have not been able to take place. However, like many other organizations, Resurrection has enhanced its [...]

Family man, coach, educator, and mentor are just a few hats worn by Nick Rankins. After more than a decade of mentorship with Upward Bound, Boys and Girls Club, and Kappa Alpha Psi’s Guide Right Program, Nick was encouraged to lead a program of his own. He decided to answer the calling, envisioning a [...]