by Tom Peterson | Jul 5, 2016 | FaithHealth Stories
A Chicago hospital has come up with a simple solution for homeless people who often show up at the emergency room even though they are not sick: a place to live. Often called “frequent flyers,” some come in because they are cold or they need food or simply...
by Tom Peterson | Jun 28, 2016 | FaithHealth Community, FaithHealth Stories
The Wilkes Journal-Patriot recently highlighted the training of new volunteers in Wilkes County. The effort is designed to improve health and reduce unnecessary readmissions to the hospital. The trainings were led by Renee Rutherford, who in January...
by Tom Peterson | Apr 28, 2016 | FaithHealth Community, FaithHealth Stories
By Emily Viverette What happens when three hospital chaplains, one Supporter of Health, one hospital social worker, one hospital volunteer director, and one faith community nurse come together? Abundant learning and powerful networking! For the past 18-months...
by Tom Peterson | Apr 14, 2016 | FaithHealth Resources, FaithHealth Stories
Be sure to check out the latest issue of FaithHealth magazine. This edition focuses on reaching out to the Latino community in a variety of ways. There’s also an article on the Ardmore House that offers families comfort during...
by Tom Peterson | Apr 4, 2016 | FaithHealth Community, FaithHealth Stories
Latino residents, health care providers, and representatives from government and nonprofit agencies met to discuss health needs in February at Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge in Burke County. By Les Gura The need for providers to reach Spanish-speaking...
by Tom Peterson | Mar 28, 2016 | FaithHealth Stories
Ardmore Baptist Church offers a place of comfort to families in need By Les Gura When Carl Hanlon was diagnosed with a glioblastoma in his brain in January 2015, he and his wife, Judy, hardly had time to prepare for the surgery and six weeks of chemotherapy and...