Health & Wellness Ministry
It is the goal of the Health and Wellness Ministry to develop a health system that integrates a faith and health focus along with bringing education and awareness on health across all ministries of the First A.M.E. Church.
The focus of the Health and Wellness Ministry is:
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Nutrition and Dieting Information
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Health Screening
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Hypertension
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Diabetes
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Proper Exercise
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Mental Health
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Spiritual Well-being
By changing our lifestyle, we can change our quality of life.
For more information, please contact the church office at 206-324-3664, or email us at FAME@FAMESeattle.org.
Virtual Town Hall 2022 slides
Virtual Town Hall 2022 recording Click Here
Resources about Aging
Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter
Information, education and support services.
800-272-3900
Community Living Connections/Aging and Disability Resource Centers
Find local care and support service options.
Dementia Road Map: A Guide for Family and Care Partners
A guide for the journey.
doh.wa.gov/memory Learn more about dementia, how to help yourself or a family member, and how early detection helps make life better.
doh.wa.gov/memorypartnerresources
10 Ways to Love Your Brain Learn about the 10 Ways to reduce your risk of cognitive decline by adopting key lifestyle habits.
Mind Your Risks® (nih.gov) Learn how to lower your risk of stroke and dementia by preventing or lowering high blood pressure.
Dementia Action Collaborative | DSHS (wa.gov) Find many resources developed by the Washington State Dementia Action Collaborative, including African Americans And Alzheimer's Disease: A Call to Action for Organizations.
Memory Sunday-The Brain Health Center for African Americans The Balm in Gilead, Inc.-Learn more about Memory Sundays and the many resources from the Brain Health Center for African Americans.