MMBC HEALTH MINISTRY
“Our body is the temple of the Holy Spirit”- 1 Corinthians 6:19

Our church is blessed to have a Health Ministry. The aim of this ministry is for wellness in body, mind and spirit through health education, disease prevention and the healing message of the Gospel.

Minister Angela Neal, RN BSN

Faith Community Nurse Functions:

• An integrator of faith and health.
• A personal health and faith counselor.
• A health educator.
• An advocate and referral resource.

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MEET OUR FAITH COMMUNITY HEALTH NURSE

Minister Angela Neal, RN, BSN has been a registered nurse for 30 years. She also holds a Neonatal certification and Holistic Health certification. Her field of nursing is Neonatal Intensive Care. She works within NICU at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center. Minister Neal leads our Health Ministry here at Macedonia. She has spent 17 years volunteering, serving Macedonia as our Parish/ Faith Community Health Nurse. Minister Neal encourages physical health, spiritual health and wholeness. She keeps the congregation informed of health & wellness programs, encouraging the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. She informs us of health screenings & community health fairs. The greatest benefit of faith community nursing is her ability to provide educational health principles, along with spiritual care and nurturing.

​Minister Neal is a true woman of God! Her positive energy radiates to all whom come in contact with her. She serves our congregation with much compassion and love. She serves in various other capacities; Sunday School Teacher, Associate Minister and a Counselor. Minister Neal is a married mother of four wonderful daughters and five grandchildren. 

Her favorite bible verse is Ephesians 3:20; Now unto him that is able to do exceedingly, abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that worketh in us.

Minister Neal leads our Health Ministry with a wonderful team of volunteers!
Our Health Ministry Team Members Include: Bonita Marshall, Sheila Floyd, Cal Morrison and Alicia Williamson(not pictured)

Every month the Health Ministry provides health tips and disease prevention through our monthly newsletter.

​They also created  “The Biggest Loser” contest with prizes. The contest promotes weight loss and prizes are awarded based on your final weigh in. The contest is strictly voluntary but we do enjoy winning those prizes!

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Health Ministry Goals:

• To organize and provide educational opportunities for the church family and community.
• Inform the congregation of regular health screenings.
• Provide health education programs.
• Promote healthy eating.
• Provide physical fitness programs.
• Provide first aid support for regular church services and other special events.

 Health Ministry Objectives: 

• Promote prevention education in church body and the community.
• Provide essential education and resources that address prevalent chronic conditions such as high cholesterol, hypertension, stroke, diabetes and cancer.
• Provide health education to the congregation.
• Empower and educate the congregation and community members to become health advocates.
  

Free blood pressure checks are offered following Sunday Services.

Cabarrus Health Alliance held a six week exercise program hosted at Macedonia, 209 people attended.

Healthy Corner

Health Tidbits

Blueberries:  A study showed that women who ate four or more servings of blueberries per week were able to reduce the risk of heart attack by 34 percent.  Blueberries contain anthocyanin, an antioxidant that’s especially helpful for blood vessels.

Meditation:  A recent study showed that African Americans with coronary disease who meditated for 20 minutes twice a day had 48 percent fewer heart attacks than a control group that did not.

Bread:  It is the biggest hidden source of salt in the American diet.  We eat a lot of it in dinner rolls and pizza crusts.

Exercise:  It’s not just for weight loss.  The benefits of exercise extend far beyond your weight.  For older people, just walking at a moderate pace for 30 minutes a day gives very substantial heart health benefits.
Source: AARP March Bulletin

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COVID-19 UPDATES

Community Wide Testing Now Available! No appointment necessary.

Community Testing Locations
Cabarrus County

Rowan County

If you are experiencing any COVID19 symptoms; shortness of breath, fever, chills, muscle aches, cough and loss of taste/ smell please seek help immediately. Walk up screenings and testing sites are now available. 

For more information on testing sites please visit: https://atriumhealth.org/about-us/coronavirus/mobile-unit

REMEMBER TO STAY SAFE! 

To help prevent the spread, the best thing you can do is stay home as much as possible – especially if:

• You are sick with COVID-19
• You think you might have COVID-19 and have mild symptoms
• You believe you might have COVID-19

The Health Department says follow these common-sense measures to help protect yourself and others from spreading COVID-19 and other viruses:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds at a time.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are ill.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• Do not reuse tissue after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces that are frequently touched.
• Practice social distancing when you can, staying at least 6 feet away from others.

Let us continue to be in prayer for everyone impacted by this virus and God’s protection for us all.

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Check-Ups Are Important!
Regular health exams and tests can help find problems before they start.