Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness Ministry

Mission Statement:
The Health Ministry’s purpose is to reflect the compassionate healing love of Jesus Christ by assisting the congregation and community to achieve optimal health and wellness of mind, body and spirit. Our mission is to promote preventive measures to help the congregation maintain good health by educating them about the importance of regular screenings, proper diet and exercise, health education and prayer.

Objectives:
*The Health and Wellness Ministry has a core group that will discuss and develop programs/activities for the congregation and community.

The Health and Wellness Ministry will collaborate with the Nurses Guild in all medical events.

Planned Activities for the Health and Wellness Ministry:
Provide "medical tips" in the bulletin every third Sunday.
Mini health fairs (at least twice a year) to include: Blood Pressure screenings, dental screens as well as special booths for haircuts and other grooming tips.
Weight Loss Challenge among members at church.
Sessions to promote healthy eating.

Do Right by your Body and it will do right by you!!

Nothing like a fresh chop’t salad,

The word says: So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God. – 1 Corinthians 10:31

Healthy food is one of the resources that God uses to bring healing to our bodies. But let me warn you that we must not get caught up and glorify the resource that we forget to praise and glorify the SOURCE. True healing comes from GOD and God alone and divine healing is made available to us through Jesus Christ, in which we must have faith and not doubt.

Psalm 41:3 - The Lord sustains him on his sickbed; in his illness you restore him to full health.
Hebrews 11:1 - Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.

Sis Sherry Bumpers

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The new coronavirus is officially called SARS-CoV-2, which stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. An infection with this virus can lead to coronavirus disease 19 or COVID-19.

SARS-CoV-2 is related to the coronavirus SARS-CoV, which caused another kind of coronavirus disease in 2002 to 2003. However, from what we know so far, SARS-CoV-2 is different from other viruses and including other coronaviruses.

The evidence shows that SARS-CoV-2 may spread more easily and cause life-threatening illness in some people. Like other coronaviruses, it can survive in the air and on surfaces long enough to infect someone. However, SARS-CoV-2 multiplies faster in the body even when you don’t have symptoms. Additionally, you can pass on the virus even if you never get symptoms at all.

Some people have mild to moderate symptoms only, while others have severe COVID-19 symptoms. Here are the medical facts to help us understand how to best protect ourselves and others.

Self-quarantine if sick

Call your doctor if you have any symptoms. Stay home until you recover. Avoid sitting, sleeping, or eating with your loved ones even if you live in the same home.

Wear a mask and wash your hands as much as possible. If you need urgent medical care, wear a mask and let them know you may have COVID-19.

Why are these measures so important?

Following the guidelines diligently is important because SARS-CoV-2 is different than other coronaviruses including the one it’s most similar to, SARS-CoV. Ongoing medical studies show exactly why we must protect ourselves and others from getting a SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Here’s how SARS-CoV-2 is different:

You may not have symptoms

You can carry or be infected with the SARS-CoV-2 without any symptoms at all. This means you may unknowingly pass it on to more vulnerable people who may become very ill.

You can still spread the virus

You can transmit or pass on the SARS-CoV-2 virus before you have any symptoms. In comparison, SARS-CoV was mainly only infectious days after symptoms began. This means that people who had the infection knew they were ill and were able to stop the spread.

It has a longer incubation time

SARS-CoV-2 may have a longer incubation time. This means that the time between getting infected and developing any symptoms is longer than other coronaviruses.

According to the CDCTrusted Source, SARS-CoV-2 has an incubation period of 2 to 14 days. This means that someone who is carrying the virus may come into contact with many people before symptoms begin.

You may get sicker, faster

SARS-CoV-2 may make you more unwell, much earlier. Viral loads — how many viruses you’re carrying — were highest 10 days after symptoms began for SARS CoV-1.

In comparison, doctors in China who tested 82 people with COVID-19 found that the viral load peaked 5 to 6 days after symptoms began.

This means that the SARS-CoV-2 virus may multiply and spread in someone who has COVID-19 disease almost twice as fast as other coronavirus infections.

It can stay alive in the air

Lab tests show that both SARS-CoV-2 and SARS-CoV can stay alive in the air for up to 3 hours. Other hard surfaces like countertops, plastics, and stainless steel can harbor both viruses. The virus may stay on plastic for 72 hours and 48 hours on stainless steel.

SARS-CoV-2 can live for 24 hours on cardboard and 4 hours on copper — a longer time than other coronaviruses.

You may be very contagious

Even if you do not have symptoms, you can have the same viral load (number of viruses) in your body as a person who has severe symptoms. This means you may be just as likely to be contagious as someone who has COVID-19. In comparison, other previous coronaviruses caused lower viral loads and only after symptoms were present.

Your nose and mouth are more susceptible

A 2020 report noted that this coronavirus likes to move into your nose and mouth more than in the throat and other parts of the body. This means that you may be more likely to sneeze, cough, or breathe SARS-CoV-2 out into the air around you.

It may travel through the body faster

This coronavirus may travel through the body faster than other viruses. Data from China found that people with COVID-19 have the virus in their nose and throat only 1 day after symptoms begin.

When to call your doctor

Call your doctor if you think you or a family member may have a SARS-CoV-2 infection or if you have any symptoms of COVID-19. Do not go to a medical clinic or hospital. This helps to avoid spreading the virus.

Be extra watchful for worsening symptoms if you or your loved one has an underlying condition that may give you a higher chance of getting severe

COVID-19, such as:

asthma or other lung disease
diabetes
heart disease
low immune system

The CDCTrusted Source advises getting emergency medical attention if you have COVID-19 warning signs. These include:

difficulty breathing
pain or pressure in the chest
blue-tinged lips or face
confusion
drowsiness and inability to wake

The bottom line

Taking these prevention strategies seriously is extremely important to stop the spread of this virus. Practicing good hygiene, following these guidelines, and encouraging your friends and family to do the same will go a long way in preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2.

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Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19

The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people.

True Foundation Apostolic Ministries (TRUFAM) has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, TRUFAM cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending TRUFAM could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending TRUFAM and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at TRUFAM may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, TRUFAM employees, members, volunteers, and program participants and their families.

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s attendance at TRUFAM or participation in TRUFAM events. On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless TRUFAM, its employees, members, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of TRUFAM, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any TRUFAM program, class or event.

I agree to the terms and conditions of the above-referenced Waiver.

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Signature of Self, Parent, Guardian