National Nutrition Month is an education and information campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition. The campaign is designed to focus attention on the importance of making positive food choices and developing good eating and physical habits in a person’s everyday life. National Nutrition Month promotes the Academy of Nutrition and the powers of healthy [...]
Breastfeeding is one of the best decisions you can make for your baby. Not only does it protect infants from many infections, it is also great for moms. During breastfeeding, hormones released in the mother’s body promote wellness and help the mom relieve stress and anxiety. However, the emergence of COVID-19 has caused many to [...]
When the first Surgeon General’s Report on smoking was released in 1964, it caused a rapid drop in smoking among men. Yet smoking rates among women continued to go up in the years immediately following the report as tobacco companies aggressively marketed to women. Documents from the tobacco industry show that cigarette companies created a [...]
Many people don’t mind the nasal swab test, but there are some who are afraid of it. The reason that they are fearful isn’t necessarily from the swab’s uncomfortable feeling, but from the stigma of testing for COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that stigma is associated with a lack of [...]
Dependable healthcare coverage is still in reach at affordable rates through healthcare.gov special enrollment. Since the open enrollment period for this year is over, you can only enroll in or change a health insurance plan if you qualify for special enrollment period. Depending on your circumstances, you may have 60 days before or 60 days [...]
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of four free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order: Order your tests from https://special.usps.com/testkits Limit one order per residential address One order includes four individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests Orders will ship free starting in late January Orders usually [...]
February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health. However, what you don’t know about high blood pressure could hurt you. HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MAY BE LINKED TO DEMENTIA Recent studies show that high blood pressure is linked to a higher risk for dementia, a loss of cognitive [...]
Baptist Health The past two years have been challenging for Jackson Hospital and Baptist Health staff in the River Region. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the physicians, nurses, and other front-line healthcare professionals (custodians, cafeteria attendants, security guards, gift shop workers, data analysts, etc.) have all risked their lives, spent endless hours away [...]
Setting a New Year’s resolution is quite popular for many people. Some of the most common New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, being more physically active, and quitting smoking. The good thing about making a resolution is that you are more likely to succeed. One study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology found that those who set New Year's resolutions are 10 times more likely to change their [...]
The Munch Code is a program developed by the South Dakota Department of Health that strives to make choosing healthy snacks easier. This is accomplished by using a red, yellow, and green color-coding system. Red is assigned to foods and beverages that should be consumed on a rare occasion as they have high sugar, [...]
Although there was very little flu activity last year, experts are concerned that the 2021–2022 flu season could significantly impact respiratory illness cases with people going back to work, kids returning to school, and large public gatherings. The best way to avoid serious health consequences is to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and influenza as [...]
Smoking continues to be a phenomenon that affects our society. Whether smoking cigarettes during WWI in the 1920s, the “hookah boom” of the 1970s, or the rise of vape pens in the early 2010s, smoking is a seemingly inescapable occurrence that has entrenched itself into our daily lives. While seen and often marketed as [...]
Getting sick or hurt never happens at a good time. When you need medical care, insurance can help pay for some or all of the bill. The Wellness Coalition is providing free assistance to individuals and families with online applications for health insurance on the Federally-facilitated Marketplace, Medicaid, Medicare, or any other insurance for [...]
With the Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. (CYL2) program, you’ll get your very own coach to teach you how to eat healthy foods and increase your physical activity. And when you’re having a rough day and feel like slipping back into your old habits, your classmates will be there to keep you on [...]
The holiday season is an exciting time of the year! Last year we all celebrated the holidays differently: virtually. This year things are looking up for those who are fully vaccinated and want to gather, travel, and shop. Reduce Your COVID-19 When Gathering There are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions with your family [...]
The 2021-22 flu season is right now. Flu season is unpredictable, but flu activity often begins to increase in October and peaks between December and February. A Vaccine is Your Best Protection There are many things you can do to reduce your chances of getting the flu. Flu vaccination prevents millions of illnesses and [...]
The Wellness Coalition (TWC) has worked with many churches throughout the River Region to enhance or develop their health ministries. The overall goal is to improve health and wellness in their congregations. The health ministries put together events surrounding healthy nutrition for the community to promote a healthier lifestyle. Many of the churches worked [...]
Background The Wellness Coalition is seeking an individual or organization to provide professional services in support of the REACH Cooperative Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The selected entity will provide evaluation support services to our Lead Program Evaluator in evaluating the REACH program interventions that aim to (1) improve nutrition, [...]
Background The Wellness Coalition is seeking assistance with professional program implementation/continuation of services in Lowndes, Macon and Montgomery counties that will increase access of healthy food through produce distribution. We are working within 42 identified census tracts within the specified counties. The program is being funded by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). We propose [...]
For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family – whether it’s backyard cookouts, picnics at the park, or even family get-togethers over Zoom! These events are a time for families to reconnect and reflect on traditions. Family functions are also a time to talk about family health. In the United [...]
Data from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) show that at least 14 million young people aged 13 to 15 years across the world use tobacco products. The tobacco industry spends tens of billions of dollars each year on global advertising, promotion, and sponsorship. Studies show that young people are more likely to smoke when [...]
The following is a story from Deborah Manasco, a Montgomery diabetes prevention program participant. Deborah Manasco I joined a diabetes prevention class called Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. (CYL2) in Oct. 2019 due to a family history of diabetes and my weight struggle. I'm physically active and make sound and deliberate nutritional [...]
The U.S. has been greatly affected with the outbreak of COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that COVID-19 is a respiratory disease spreading from person to person caused by a new (novel) coronavirus. In the U.S., different parts of the country are seeing different levels of COVID-19 activity. The complete clinical [...]
Social distancing, self-isolation, quarantine, this is a time when getting outside is just not possible. When that’s the case, you may be tempted to put aside your healthy routines. But just because you’re staying at home doesn’t mean you can’t continue to make healthy lifestyle choices. After all, you need to stay healthy to be [...]
This Valentine’s Day, many will say “I love you” with flowers, candy, or a fancy evening out. But there’s another way you can say I love you – by making your health and your heart a priority. Show your family how much you love them by protecting your health and your heart now so you [...]
This Black History Month, understand your health history and reshape your destiny, especially when it comes to prediabetes. As an African American, there are 5 things you should know: African Americans are at a higher risk for prediabetes than non-Hispanic whites, especially if type 2 diabetes runs in their family. Around 36% of African Americans [...]
This month, CDC released new maps that highlight geographic and racial/ethnic disparities in physical inactivity in the U.S. State and territory-level estimates of physical inactivity range from 17% in Colorado to 48% in Puerto Rico. In the majority of states, non-Hispanic blacks and Hispanics had a significantly higher prevalence of inactivity than non-Hispanic whites. These [...]
Have you thought about your resolutions for the new year? This year, put healthy living at the top of your list. You don’t have to make drastic changes. You can incorporate healthy habits into your daily routine to improve your health and reduce your chances for developing type 2 diabetes. Wondering where to begin? Here’s [...]
Many people are not aware of the federal and state laws that protect a breastfeeding mother’s right to breastfeed her child in public and to have adequate breaks at work for pumping breast milk. This became clear when we surveyed attendees of our Chocolate Milk documentary screening in August. During this discussion, we found [...]
Position Title: Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach Reports To: Diabetes Prevention Program Coordinator Supervises: None Summary: The role of the Lifestyle Coach is to provide support and guidance to program participants enrolled in the Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. program and implement the standard curriculum designed for the program in accordance with the Diabetes [...]
Background The Wellness Coalition is seeking assistance with professional program implementation/continuation of services in Lowndes, Macon and Montgomery counties that will increase access of healthy food through produce distribution. We are working within 42 identified census tracts within the specified counties. The program is being funded by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). We propose [...]
Background The Wellness Coalition is seeking an individual or organization to provide professional services in support of the REACH Cooperative Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The selected entity will provide evaluation support services to our Lead Program Evaluator in evaluating the REACH program interventions that aim to (1) improve nutrition, [...]
Cynthia Johnson didn’t always make health a priority. “I was overweight, making all the wrong choices,” she says. “I knew I should be doing something, but I wasn’t motivated to do so.” Then she visited her doctor and found out she had prediabetes, a condition that affects 1 in 3 American adults. Prediabetes means [...]
The Wellness Coalition has been recognized by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for its diabetes prevention and self-management programs. CDC provides recognition for organizations that deliver evidence-based type 2 diabetes prevention programs in communities across the United States. Such programs have agreed to use a CDC-approved curriculum that meets the duration, intensity, [...]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African Americans have a higher chance of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic health concerns than other races. These health concerns, if not managed, can shorten life span. In the River Region, there has been an increasing need to expand opportunities for positive health behaviors and [...]
Family Promise and Friendship Mission, Inc. are non-profit organizations in Montgomery that provide shelter services for people who experience homelessness. In 2019, these organizations renewed their commitment as REACH partners and sent several new case managers to The Wellness Coalition’s February 2019 Community Health Worker training. Since that training, these organizations have been providing [...]
Each September, tens of thousands of prevention, treatment, and recovery programs and facilities around the country celebrate Recovery Month. They speak about the gains made by those in recovery and share their success stories with their neighbors, friends, and colleagues. In doing so, everyone helps to increase awareness and furthers a greater understanding about mental [...]
2019 CDSMP / Living Well Alabama class participants during a session at St. Peter AME in Montgomery The Wellness Coalition began utilizing the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) as an evidence-based intervention in 2008. A dependable and effective franchise of chronic disease self-management education, CDSMP has proven effective at helping people take control [...]
Montgomery, Ala. – The Wellness Coalition is offering two screenings of “Chocolate Milk,” a documentary about breastfeeding in Black America. The screenings are free of charge and open to the public. Screening dates include: Tuesday, August 13, 2019, 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. at the Montgomery County Health Department, 3060 Mobile Highway, Montgomery, Alabama 36108 [...]
For many families across the country, warm weather means time spent with family – whether it’s backyard cookouts, picnics at the park, family reunions, or family vacations. These events are a time for families to reconnect and reflect on traditions. Family functions are also a time to talk about family health. In the United States, [...]
Women seem to do it all: they take care of their families, their pets, their homes, their finances, and their careers. With busy schedules and seemingly never-ending to-do lists, many women may be putting their own health last. But what if this year for Mother’s Day you put yourself and your health at the top [...]
Job Title: REACH Breastfeeding Consultant Reports to: REACH Program Coordinator Supervises: N/A Summary: The REACH Breastfeeding Consultant assists with planning and support for The Wellness Coalition’s Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) cooperative agreement. The REACH cooperative agreement serves a priority population of low-income African Americans living in 42 census [...]
The Wellness Coalition (TWC) is celebrating 20 years of service to the River Region in 2019. In conjunction with this milestone, TWC is launching new programs to improve the health and wellness of residents in Montgomery, Lowndes, and Macon counties as part of a 5-year $3.9 million cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control [...]
The inside jokes with a favorite cousin, the memories with a best friend, the family gatherings – these are some of the best reasons to live a long, healthy life. This Diabetes Alert Day® on March 26, The Wellness Coalition and the Black Women’s Health Imperative are encouraging African Americans to take the prediabetes risk [...]
Background The Wellness Coalition is seeking an individual or organization to provide professional services in support of the REACH Cooperative Agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The selected entity will provide evaluation support services to our Lead Program Evaluator in evaluating the REACH program interventions that aim to (1) improve nutrition, [...]
Dear Wellness Partners and Friends, The Wellness Coalition works every day to help people access the healthcare services they need. One of the ways we do this is by offering free health insurance enrollment assistance. For the past five years, we have offered this service to our River Region service area—Montgomery, Autauga, Elmore, Lowndes, and [...]
One of the many legacies of the REACH program is the development of Community Health Worker (CHW) training by The Wellness Coalition (TWC) and the widespread adoption by many River Region nonprofit organizations of the skills and strategies shared in that training. As REACH partners, 15 non-profit organizations used CHW training to meet the goal [...]
Health Ministry attendees get supplies to create their healthy salad jars at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Funding through a REACH cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) granted The Wellness Coalition (TWC) an opportunity to collaborate with numerous churches throughout Montgomery, Macon, and Lowndes counties to offer health-based services. [...]
Jerry Ingram, PhD (left); Don Bogie, PhD (right) The Wellness Coalition (TWC) and its partners have implemented six different health interventions over the last four years, as part of a REACH cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Each intervention involved the collection and evaluation of data as a [...]
The Wellness Coalition (TWC), located in Montgomery, Alabama, has been expanding a network of nonprofit organizations with Community Health Workers (CHW) by teaching organizations how to provide healthcare access and support for people with little or no health insurance in Montgomery, Macon, and Lowndes counties. For many, access to healthcare services is limited due to [...]
Farmscape Solutions is The Wellness Coalition’s newest professional partner in the promotion of healthy food access through the REACH program. Based in the Macon County town of Notasulga, Farmscape Solutions is a nonprofit organization with expertise related to the growing and distribution of fruits and vegetables. Farmscape is dedicated to sustainable regenerative farming and [...]
Elder Karen Hawkins (top) and First Lady Valerie Prude (bottom) lead the Living Well Alabama classes at Better Covenant Ministries in Montgomery, Alabama. Photos courtesy of Christian Hardy, BCM Media. Living Well Alabama (LWA) is a chronic disease self-management program that involves a small group of participants interactively learning ways to manage chronic [...]
The Wellness Coalition is helping people in Montgomery, Macon, Lowndes, Elmore, and Autauga counties change their lives by joining an evidence-based diabetes prevention program, Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. (CYL2). CYL2 allows participants to work with trained lifestyle coaches to develop and self-monitor individualized health and wellness plans at no cost to them. “CYL2 [...]
Chronic conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes have plagued the adult population in the state of Alabama for years. There have been little-to-no positive changes in trends, but a lack of access to healthcare and resources has been identified as the problem. Individuals suffering from chronic conditions may not possess the knowledge and skills [...]
Dear Wellness Partners and Friends, As I wrap-up my first quarter as director of The Wellness Coalition, I want to thank you for your support as we work to bring healthcare access to all in the River Region. It has been my great fortune to follow in the footsteps of Dr. Cynthia Bisbee, who retired [...]
What we eat is fundamental to our health. A diet of foods high in sugar and fat can lead to the development of chronic disease and a shorter lifespan. Access to fresh fruits and vegetables is essential to the prevention of disease as well as the management of obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases. A [...]
At the beginning of 2017, Montgomery Area Mental Health Authority (MAMHA) agreed to incorporate the Green Prescription intervention (Green Rx) into their clinics in Montgomery, Lowndes, Elmore and Autauga Counties to enhance the care of their patients. Through these four clinics, MAMHA provides a medical home for those who seek to manage medications and behaviors [...]
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP), Living Well Alabama, was designed by Stanford University to help people with chronic diseases (and their caregivers) gain confidence in their ability to control symptoms and to be in charge of how their health conditions affect their lives. As a licensed provider of Living Well training, The Wellness Coalition certified Bethany Seventh Day Adventist church leaders to teach the [...]
Mobile Heights Baptist Church is having success with Living Well Alabama. Their pastor, Pastor Martin, participated in the first round of Living Well and graduated on April 29, 2017 with eight other participants. Their first round was a huge success, and the second round was met with similar enthusiasm from participants and the community. Mobile Heights began their second round [...]
Yolanda Bean, ADRC supervisor at CAAC, puts Community Health Worker Training to use with her team. Through the work of the Central Alabama Aging Consortium (CAAC), people who are aging or who have disabilities in Autauga, Elmore and Montgomery counties can access health, education and social service resources to enhance their lives and [...]
Dana Lewis is an Alabama native who is also the founder, creator, and developer of the Do-It-Yourself Pancreas System (#DIYPS), an “open loop” system to deliver alerts and insulin dosing recommendations that significantly improve daily outcomes for people with diabetes. Dana is leading an open and transparent effort to make safe and effective artificial pancreas system technology [...]
Community Garden Committee with CARPDC and EATSouth trainers at St. Paul CME in Hayneville The Wellness Coalition has partnered with Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development (CARPDC) and EATSouth to provide local communities with training to start building their own gardens, big or small. In accordance with the REACH objective to increase the [...]
Montgomery, Ala. – The Wellness Coalition, together with the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (CARPDC), has expanded their Healthy Corner Store program for a third year in “food deserts”— areas with limited access to fresh, healthy food. In 2015, five stores in Montgomery, Macon, and Lowndes counties were chosen to launch the Healthy [...]
HBCU's, Community Colleges Partner with Truth Initiative, CVS to Tackle Tobacco Last month, Truth Initiative® and the CVS Health Foundation joined forces to work with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and community colleges students and administrators. Through a nation-wide campaign, the organizations advocate for, adopt and implement 100 percent smoke and tobacco free campus policies. Click HERE to read. Who [...]
“Graduates” from the first FMBC Living Well classes held January-February 2017. The Wellness Coalition works to develop partnerships and to employ community action strategies in order to advance a culture of wellness and to improve health care access in the River Region. One of those strategies involves offering chronic disease self-management programs (CDSMP) [...]
Yvette Hester assists a COSA client using Community Health Worker skills The Wellness Coalition recently trained five staff members of the Council on Substance Abuse-NCADD (COSA) to become better acquainted with the risk factors for and the management of three chronic diseases: hypertension, diabetes, and obesity. The training also included skills to assist [...]
Through the REACH cooperative agreement from the Centers for Disease Control, The Wellness Coalition now shares Community Health Worker Training with area nonprofit organizations interested in helping their clients to be healthier within the contexts of their lives. One such organization is Young’s Mentoring Program, run by Clarissa Young. Mrs. Young provides mentoring services at [...]
The Alabama Quitline's new vendor is IQH, and they will take over services starting April 1st!!! IQH was the vendor who helped Alabama develop our quitline, and was our partner for 14 years, so we really look forward to working with them. We will discuss the new vendor and QuitNow website at our annual meeting [...]
A series of no-cost classes is being conducted by Montgomery and Lowndes County churches to teach members of the public how to self-manage chronic conditions including asthma, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, obesity, mental illness, and other chronic conditions. The program, known as “Living Well Alabama” (Living Well), is a Stanford University evidence-based program that is [...]
The Wellness Coalition is working with the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (CARPDC) to increase the number of convenience stores that provide healthier food options including fresh fruits and vegetables. The second year of this “Healthy Corner Store Program” is now complete and data has been collected. The first year of the Healthy [...]
Dear Friends, I hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and that your new year presents you with opportunities for happiness, growth, and service! The Wellness Coalition is off to a great start in 2017 as we finish up the third and final year of our cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control [...]
The Quitline received over 31,000 calls with over 10,000 people receiving services in 2016! FDA issues warnings to four tobacco product manufacturers for flavored cigarettes... Four tobacco manufacturers received warnings from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for illegally selling flavored products labeled as little cigars or cigars that the agency says are actual [...]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) launched a New Year's campaign to help Americans turn their resolutions into real solutions for healthy eating in 2017. This campaign is supported by new and existing MyPlate, MyWins resources available on ChooseMyPlate.gov, which are designed such that Americans can decide where [...]
Our community garden program has helped put gardens at area churches in Montgomery, Macon, and Lowndes counties. The great thing about living in the south is that every season is a planting season, which means gardens stay busy twelve months a year! Pastor Valtoria Jackson from St. Peter AME in Montgomery recently sent pictures showing [...]
The new Quitline RFA will be released later this month, and the contract will be awarded in February. Surgeon General sounds the alarm on teens and e-cigarettes... "These products are now the most commonly used form of tobacco among youth in the United States, surpassing conventional tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco and [...]
"Graduates" from a Lowndes County Living Well Alabama 6-week course. Living Well Alabama is a Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) program that is evidence based through Stanford University. The program is a 6-week series of weekly classes that equips participants with the necessary tools needed to manage their chronic condition(s). It teaches [...]
Thomas Miller, MD, Alabama’s State Health Officer, attended The Wellness Coalition’s Annual Board Meeting on Friday, September 16, 2016. At this time, Dr. Miller presented PowerPoint slideshow and presentation on the state of tuberculosis in Alabama and how to protect Alabamians. We are pleased to present Dr. Miller’s PowerPoint below as a downloadable PDF.
The Year 2 REACH grant community garden training site at the Capitol Heights United Methodist Church in Montgomery is located near many of the REACH census tracts. As a result, the church puts a lot of energy into reaching the neighborhoods that surround them. Capitol Heights UMC’s efforts are setting a standard for what it [...]
Access to healthcare services can be challenging for some individuals for many reasons including a lack of transportation, low health literacy, limited education, poor understanding of the healthcare system, little to no insurance or income, and more. Community Health Workers are needed to help these individuals access the resources they need to take control of [...]
The percentage of pack-a-day smokers hits record low in U.S. The percentage of smokers in the U.S. who light up a pack or more of cigarettes a day has fallen sharply over the past decade. click HERE to read more. Check out the new Alabama youth tobacco website... We get it; you vape, bruh. But, did you [...]
The Wellness Coalition has been involved for the past 10 months in a project to establish a Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support program (DSME/S), with the goal of applying for recognition by the American Diabetes Association. Development of this program has been made possible through a grant from the Alabama Department of Public Health. [...]
E-cigarette and nicotine liquid poisonings increasing rapidly in young children... Many people who "vape" may not realize that one swallow of the liquid nicotine they use to refill their e-cigarettes(electronic cigarettes) can kill a child. Click HERE to read more. Now seeking change agents for youth activism fellowship... Truth Initiative is accepting applications for its 2016-2017 Youth Activism Fellowship, [...]
By: Susan Mayne, Ph.D., Director, FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition As the former Chair of the Department of Chronic Disease Epidemiology at the Yale School of Public Health, I have looked critically at the totality of evidence on the link between sodium and chronic disease. The data are clear: Americans are getting [...]
By: Robert M. Califf, M.D., Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Susan Mayne, Ph.D., Director, FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition The Nutrition Facts label can make a real difference in helping consumers have the information they need to make dietary choices that support a healthy diet. The FDA has [...]
Governor Robert Bentley announced on Tuesday that he has signed an executive order establishing the Health Literacy Partnership of Alabama. The Health Literacy Partnership of Alabama, created by Executive Order 18, will recommend to the Governor ways to improve the health literacy of Alabamians. Recommendations may take the form of regulatory or statutory changes, with [...]
The Wellness Coalition, together with the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (CARPDC) and EAT South, will offer gardening demonstrations to give local residents the knowledge and skills they need to create their own community-based gardens. A total of six garden demonstrations will take place in Montgomery, Macon, and Lowndes counties in April and [...]
The Wellness Coalition, together with the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (CARPDC), has expanded their Healthy Corner Store program with five new stores in the River Region as other participating stores show the program is profitable. Originally, five stores in Montgomery, Macon, and Lowndes counties were chosen to launch the Healthy Corner Store [...]
In an effort to stem the rising tide of suicide in the River Region, The Samaritan Counseling Center, Inc. is bringing Soul Shop to our community. Soul Shop is a suicide prevention and recovery program designed to train church leaders, clergy, program staff, lay ministers, office staff, and faith-based therapists to detect the signs of [...]
The Wellness Coalition, together with the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission (CARPDC), has partnered with convenience stores in Montgomery, Macon, and Lowndes counties to help them offer fresh fruits and vegetables in “food deserts”— areas with limited access to fresh, healthy food —designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “The program [...]
Pictured: Mayor Todd Strange; Cynthia Bisbee, Executive Director of The Wellness Coalition; C. Bernell Mapp, The Wellness Coalition Board Chairperson Montgomery, Ala. – Mayor Todd Strange attended The Wellness Coalition’s Annual Board Meeting Friday, Sept. 18 at City Hall to celebrate the improvement of health care access by the Montgomery-based non-profit and to [...]
As reported by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services The next open enrollment period for Marketplace coverage begins on November 1, 2015 for coverage starting on January 1, 2016. Some people can sign up for health coverage outside of open enrollment, before November 1, because they qualify for a special enrollment period (SEP). A consumer [...]
Shorter, Ala. – Mary Magdalene Baptist Church is holding a celebration for local residents who attended and completed a 6-week course on preventing and managing chronic disease and improving overall wellness. The graduation celebration will be held August 4 at 11:30am at Mary Magdalene Baptist Church located at 4294 Cross Keys Road in Shorter, Ala. [...]
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Alabama will conduct the first statewide NAMIWalk on September 26, 2015, at the Wynton Blount Cultural Park in Montgomery. The purpose of the 5K fundraiser is to support the education, advocacy, and support programs of NAMI Alabama. NAMIWalks is a joint effort of NAMI, NAMI Alabama, and NAMI Alabama [...]
Ghandi Williams, Wellness Programs Coordinator, and Sara Byard, REACH Program Coordinator visited Alabama Live! today to discuss the upcoming Chronic Disease Institute (CDI). CDI is The Wellness Coalition’s annual summer conference which provides information about chronic disease prevention and management. Continuing education credits are available! Registration is still underway. Visit our registration page here to register online [...]
CDI is The Wellness Coalition’s annual summer conference which provides information about chronic disease prevention and management. Sessions include a variety of relevant, current topics and continuing education credits are offered. The 2015 CDI conference dates are: Tuesday, July 21 - Pre-Conference Community Resources Day (10:00am - 3:00pm) This day precedes The Wellness Coalition's annual [...]
June 21 is the summer solstice—the longest day of the year. This also makes June 21 the Longest Day of Play! Take advantage of the extra daylight and encourage kids in your community to take a longer walk, play another game of tag, or enjoy a few extra minutes shooting hoops. The Physical Activity Guidelines [...]
The Wellness Coalition, together with the Central Alabama Regional Planning and Development Commission and EAT South, will offer instructional demonstrations to give Central Alabama-area residents the knowledge and skills they need to create their own home garden or other community-based gardens. A total of three community gardens will be installed by the partners during the [...]
Listen to JT at MIX 103 Montgomery interview our staff about our spring health care seminar and our healthy food access initiatives! https://youtu.be/MTCykpMr1oA
Medical Outreach Ministries is an important part of the safety net health care providers that improves health care access to the under-insured in the River Region. Since 1998, Medical Outreach Ministries has provided over $30 million worth of medical care. They also coordinate their efforts with The Wellness Coalition and hold a seat on our board. To help [...]
The Wellness Coalition will host a conference designed to improve the treatment of chronic diseases in the River Region and the state. Many people with chronic diseases do not follow through with medical and non-medical treatment prescribed to them for a variety of reasons. This conference will explore those factors, the challenges they create, and [...]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today a special enrollment period (SEP) for individuals and families who did not have health coverage in 2014 and are subject to the fee or “shared responsibility payment” when they file their 2014 taxes in states which use the Federally-facilitated Marketplaces (FFM). This special enrollment period [...]
The Wellness Coalition is offering residents in the River Region who need assistance enrolling for health insurance through the online marketplace a chance to beat the deadline. Beginning at 6am on February 14, 2015, members of The Wellness Coalition staff will be available to assist with health insurance enrollment at Medical Outreach Ministries, located at [...]
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The Wellness Coalition works to improve the health and wellness of people with limited or no health insurance in Central Alabama through collaboration, services, and education.
Copyright © 2024 | The Wellness Coalition
The Wellness Coalition works to improve the health and wellness of people with limited or no health insurance in Central Alabama through collaboration, services, and education.
Copyright © 2024 | The Wellness Coalition