Category: Connectional Health Commission

Connectional Health Commission Statement on COVID-19 We realize that there are difficult issues for the General Conference (GC) planning team. Out of respect for our professions and training, professional oaths… Read More »

Healthier Food in our Churches By Rev. Natalie Mitchem, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Matthew 4:23 says, “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the… Read More »

Connectional Health Commission Establishes Partnership to Treat Sickle Cell Anemia In January 2019, the International Health Commission—in collaboration with Isaiah Inspires—established a partnership with Jones Tabernacle AME Church in Philadelphia (pastored… Read More »

Remembering the First Health Commission Medical Director: Dr. Leonidas Berry Dr. Leonidas Berry (1902-1995) was the founder of the AME Church’s Connectional Health Commission. In 1948, Berry was elected its… Read More »

Food as Medicine  By Rev. Natalie Mitchem, RDN Proverbs 23:1 says, “When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully whatis before you.” The concept of food as… Read More »

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Lessons We Are Learning During Hurricane Season—It is Important to Prepare Now! International Health Commission of the AME Church Bishop Harry Seawright, Commission Chair Rev. Natalie Mitchem, M.Div. RDN, Executive… Read More »

July is Faith Based Health, Wellness, Nutrition, and Fitness Month! August is Clergy and Clergy Family Wellness Month Rev. Natalie Mitchem, M.Div., Registered Dietitian Nutritionist International Health Commission of the… Read More »

What does your kitchen says about your health? International Health Commission of the AME Church Reverend Natalie Mitchem, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Spring time is a great time to “spring” clean… Read More »

Is It Really A Repeal? By Rev. Lisa Williamson M.D., M.P.H.   Forty-five days into the Trump presidency, some House Congressional Republicans—under the leadership of House Speaker Paul Ryan—have submitted… Read More »

Alzheimer’s Disease – Our Community’s Silent Epidemic Roslyn Thibodeaux Goodall, MBA Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in America. It affects African Americans at a two times… Read More »