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Health Ministry can be analogized as a bridge that connects
people in a congregation to the information and resources they
need to achieve a whole and healthy lifestyle. Health
Ministries work with the faith community, and can serve as an
extension of the medical field.
Statistics show that West Virginians are slightly above
or just below the national average in all the leading causes of death (e.g.
heart disease, stroke). Studies have revealed that, generally, people within the
Appalachian culture are hesitant to accept information and advice from those
that they perceive to be outside their culture. This perception often creates a
barrier to accessing the information, resources, and services they need to
achieve their highest wellness potential, whether physically or spiritually.
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more...)
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Click
this link to be connected to the
Health
Ministries Association, Inc.
website.
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Click
this link for information on
Compassionate
Communication offered by Kanawha Pastoral Counseling
Center.
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Click
this link for information about Contemplative
Outreach programs in WV.
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