by Tom Peterson | Jan 23, 2017 | FaithHealth Community, FaithHealth Resources
By Tom Peterson “How wonderful it is that no one has to wait, but can start right now to gradually change the world. Give whatever you have to give, you can always give something, even if it’s a simple act of kindness.” —Anne Frank As we...
by Tom Peterson | Jan 19, 2017 | FaithHealth Community
By Emily Viverette FaithHealthNC is pleased have a new, talented group of Fellows join the learning journey to better bridge faith and health in our communities. They met for the first time on January 12 and 13 in Winston-Salem. Each of them brings with them a...
by Tom Peterson | Jan 5, 2017 | FaithHealth Community, FaithHealth Resources
FaithHealth 2016 by the Numbers Last year was another year of growth in the services and support the FaithHealth movement provided. Since late 2012, the FaithHealth initiative has helped at-risk populations be connected—before, during and after a...
by Tom Peterson | Dec 19, 2016 | FaithHealth Community, FaithHealth Stories
FaithHealthNC partnered with other divisions and departments in Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center to deliver a pick-up truck and trailer filled with toys for the children at Princeville Elementary School in Princeville, NC. Pictured are Rev. Leland Kerr, Baptist...
by Tom Peterson | Dec 5, 2016 | FaithHealth Community, FaithHealth Stories
By Les Gura Although the Affordable Care Act has allowed more people to access health care, many barriers remain. But efforts are growing to reach underserved populations in new and lasting ways. Richard Lord, MD, chair of Family and Community Medicine...
by Tom Peterson | Nov 21, 2016 | FaithHealth Community, FaithHealth Stories
Currently, 13 congregations representing many denominations have adopted clinical units. By Les Gura Taryn Jaster (left, in white coat) has been a paramedic and operating room nurse and now is a nurse in the Emergency Department at Wake Forest...