Connect people and communites to resources and support whole person health in mind, body, and spirit |
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The SPIRIT July/ August 2023 |
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Good Day!
The Co-Chairs of the Places of Worship Advisory Board invite you to our monthly meeting. POWAB hosts General Body meetings that are open to the public on the second Friday of each month. At each meeting we will have a Community Wellness Check-In where you can also win prizes!
We want to partner
with your place of worship
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POWAB Recognizes
the following observances
in the Month of August
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August 6 Farm Worker Appreciation Day
August 9 National Women's Day
August 11 Annual Medical Checkup Day
August 12 International Youth Day
August 13 International Lefthanders Day
August 15 Indian Independence Day
August 19 World Humanitarian Day
August 21 National Senior Citizens Day
August 26 Women's Equality Day
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POWAB Powtoon for the
U.S. Senate Wellness Fair
View Video Below
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Washington, DC Regional Planning
Commission on Health and HIV
Powtoon for the
U.S. Senate Wellness Fair
View Video Below
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POWAB General Body in person meeting
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DATE AND TIME
08/18/23 12:00pm
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08/18/23 3:00pm
POWAB monthly meetings are open to the general public. We welcome you to join us. Let's change lives together. Choose option below.
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser addresses holiday weekend violence
View video below
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DC Health Director Ayanna Bennett Reminds Families to Get Required Immunizations Ahead of the
2023 and 2024 School Year
View Video Below
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Adrienne DeSouza, MSW,LMSW
Program Coordinator
State PREP/Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program
Direct: 202-671-4831
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We Need You!
Interested in a partnership or membership?
For partnership, email Rev. Dana "Salia" Mitchell your business information or bio and recent photo.
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For membership, fill out the contact information and we'll be in touch! |
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POWAB Spotlights
U.S. Senate Wellness Fair
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Representative from Damien Ministries, Grimaldi-Francesca Sanchez, Marelyn Martinez, Rocheny Princien and Co-Chair Deontrinese Henderson |
Chris Farmer with United Health Care |
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Capital Caring Health Washington DC
POWAB Co-Chair Henry Fuller, Director-Client Relations Donna Gayles,
and Dr. Sabrina St. Clair
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DC Health Gail Hansen and POWAB
Co-Chair Deontrinese Henderson
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The U.S. Senate offices of Training & Development and Employee Assistance & Well-being hosted the Wellness Fair on July 20th and 21st at the Senate Hart Building. This was the first time the fair had been held since 2019, centered around the theme "Working Back to Wellness." Over 30 vendors were present, offering live demonstrations, health resources, and information to help attendees find ways to enhance their health and well-being.
The fair was set up in a spacious venue, with booths representing the 8 Pillars of Well-Being: physical, environmental, purpose, professional, social, emotional, financial, and intellectual. Healthcare providers, fitness experts, nutritionists, mental health professionals, and other wellness-related vendors ran several booths. They offered valuable information, demonstrations, and engaging activities to help attendees take proactive steps toward better health. Free health screenings, including blood pressure, cholesterol, and BMI checks, were also available to identify potential health risks.
The fair provided a platform for attendees to connect with like-minded individuals, build a community, and share personal experiences and success stories about their health journey. With 1,581 participants over the two days and 20 people who attended the live stream, the Wellness Fair was a positive and enriching experience. It inspired participants to take charge of their health and well-being, fostering a community and helping individuals access valuable resources to make meaningful lifestyle changes for a healthier and happier life.
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Trans youth and suicide
Legacy admissions
Fiber in your diet
Blaise Pascal: faith and reason
Muslims and LGBTQ rights
The tree of life and Jewish tradition
Exercise and weight loss
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POWAB Famous Quote and Trivia
Trivia question:
What is the smallest country in the world?
(See answer below)
Famous quote:
The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; the opportunist sees the opportunity in every difficulty – Winston Churchill
Answer: Vatican City
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Community Resources
Community Activities, Health Education, and Outreach
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You Might Be Interested In
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Women, Infants, & Children Services
Food, nutrition counseling, and access to health services are provided under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, popularly known as WIC. WIC website
Mental Health America
Take an assessment to know your current mental health status. Click this link for a FREE 3-mintute mental health assessment: Take the Test
DC Health
LinkU is the free online resource and referral guide for DC, Maryland, and Virginia, available for consumers, faith-based organizations (FBOs), and community-based organizations (CBOs). If your organization would like to become a LinkU staff member, please contact Ashley Coleman via email.
DC Health Federal Funding
The Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services works to strengthen the faith community’s response to critical public health issues, including mental health and well-being.
Carmi Washington-Flood
Chief, Office of Faith Based and Community Partnerships, Maryland Department of Health
Prevention and Health Promotion Administration
MDH Resources
Session
g ID: 827 2520
Virginia Department of Health
The 2021 General Assembly established a $1.6 million Virginia Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program (BH-LRP) to help recruit and retain behavioral health (BH) professionals to practice in underserved areas of the Commonwealth and/or provide counseling and treatment to underserved populations. This program will repay a portion of an eligible BH professional’s student loan debt. In return, recipients commit to practicing in Virginia for a minimum of two years at an eligible site. Learn more.
Veronica Cosby, MAHS, MS
Virginia Partners In Prayer & Prevention, Office of Health Equity, Virginia Department of Health
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Job position
MedStar Washington Hospital Center or MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.
The goal is to hire someone who can connect with patients and work with and support them in their journey.
The overall goals of the study are to reduce inequities in outcomes and improve the quality of life among cancer survivors. The central qualification is a knowledge of the community and available social services or support for those who have needs, such as food insecurity, transportation, etc.
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The Places Of Worship Advisory Board (POWAB) Official Public Service Announcement (PSA)
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August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Breastfeeding is good for both infants and mothers. Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for most infants. As an infant grows, breast milk changes to meet the infant’s nutritional needs. Breastfeeding can also help protect the infant and mother against certain illnesses and diseases. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding for at least 12 months and for as long as both the mother and baby would like.
DC Health is committed to helping families have positive and successful breastfeeding experiences. Read more for the many reasons why breastfeeding is best for you and your baby as well as the resources available to parents and workplaces regarding breastfeeding.
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POWAB's Community Business resource partners for
Ending the HIV Epidemic
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AIDS Health Care Foundation
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About HealthHIV's National E-Learning Center
The HealthHIV National E-Learning Center for HIV seeks to support the proposed federal initiative, Ending the HIV Epidemic in the US, by improving and strengthening the capacity of the nation’s HIV prevention workforce.
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DC Health and National Resources |
Help Wanted
POWAB's Social Media Committee and The SPIRIT Newsletter Team need your help to grow our presence and achieve our goal to connect people to resources for whole person health in mind, body, and spirit. Please consider volunteering as a writer or reporter on our dynamic team.
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ONLINE LICENSING APPLICATIONS
DC Health’s online licensing application system is now LIVE. (See link below.)
The District of Columbia Department of Health, Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) is excited to announce the opening of our new online licensing system. Effective immediately, any healthcare provider who is interested in applying for a new health professional license, or to renew, reinstate, or reactivate an existing license, may do so by going to the below link and submitting an online application.
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Additional photo of the
U.S. Senate Health and Wellness Fair 2023
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For more information contact
Valerie Bloomfield
202-413-6646
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Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. Prince George’s County Maryland Chapter
P.O. Box 44252
Fort Washington, Maryland 20749
ARRIVAL OF THE FIRST DOCUMENTED AFRICANS IN ENGLISH AMERICAN
FORT WASHINGTON, MD …The Prince George’s County Maryland Chapter of the Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. presents an award-winning documentary, titled the “Arrival of the First Documented Africans in English America,” on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m., at the Accokeek Library, 15773 Livington Road, Accokeek, MD 20607.
Award winning author Ric Murphy tells the extraordinary story of the arrival in 1619, of a group of thirty-two African men, women and children who arrived on the shores of Virginia. They had been kidnapped in the royal city of Kabasa, Angola, and forced aboard the Spanish slave ship the San Juan Bautista. The ship was attacked by privateers, and the captives were taken by the English to their New World colony. This group has been shrouded in controversy ever since.
Historian Ric Murphy has documented a fascinating story of colonialism, treason, piracy, kidnapping, enslavement, and English Common Law. The Arrival of the First Africans in English America is a must-see documentary.
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Holistic Health and Wellness Videos
for whole person health in mind, body, and spirit
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MAJOR SPONSOR FOR POWAB COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 2023 |
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David Preston, Agent Manager
Washington, DC and Maryland
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Meet the Talented Women Behind
The SPIRIT Newsletter 2023
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POWAB The SPIRIT Newsletter Editor, Bernadette Bailey
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POWAB General Editor,
Rev. Dana "Salia" Mitchell
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POWAB Spotlights Our Government
and Community Co-Chairs 2023
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Evangelist Regina Jefferson
Government Co-Chair, Co-Lead, "SPEAK On It" Podcast, Co- Lead, Community Health and Wellness Fair, Co-Lead, Funding and Community Partnership, Public Health Analyst, Coordinator, Faith Initiative, DC Health - Email
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Dr. Rev. E. Gail Anderson Holness
Government Co-Chair, Director, Faith Based Outreach, District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health - Email
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Rev. Darryl! Moch
Community Co-Chair, Producer, "SPEAK on it" Podcast, POWAB Fiduciary Business partner, Community Day Health and Wellness Fair Entertainment coordinator, Senior Associate Minister, Inner Light Ministries UCC, Dean, Communities Practice, Central Atlantic Conference, United Church of Christ - Email
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Henry D. Fuller, MURP
Community Co-Chair,
Client Relations Executive,
Capital Caring Health and
Founder/CEO of CUGASP, Inc.
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Deontrinese Henderson
Community Co-Chair,
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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POWAB Celebrating 15 years of "Heart" Work to Promote Health and Wellness! |
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Message From The SPIRIT Newsletter
Bernadette Bailey, Editor
The SPIRIT newsletter is anticipating a banner year as it looks forward to introducing readers to more information that fulfills POWAB’s mission “to connect people and communities to resources to achieve and support whole person health in mind, body and spirit.” In fact, The Spirit intends to be a vital resource toward that goal. Looking back over 2022, we can highlight in-person interviews with leading local clergy, special guest appearances and holistic videos, one of which targeted senior citizens. Several of our articles pointed out healthcare disparities and their adverse effects on minority communities.
We will continue our multi-ethnic/cultural stances as part of our dedication to inclusiveness. As a community service, when the pandemic continued to rage, we provided the locations of clinics dispensing Covid vaccinations.
Our 2023 goal is to increase our readership and expand our reach. The most recent data show that we have 413 subscribers; 90% accessed the newsletter by desktop and 10% by mobile device. However, receiving the newsletter and actually reading it are two different things. So, we have a task ahead of us.
The editorial staff is counting on the POWAB family to spread the good news of the bounty of information awaiting them in this valuable resource. Let’s make POWAB known throughout the DMV.
Bernadette Bailey Editor, The SPIRIT
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POWAB Disclaimer
The information and suggestions presented in The SPIRIT newsletter are not intended to be taken as advice by an individual reader or viewer. It should not be used as a substitute for consulting your physician. Matters regarding your health may require medical supervision. The DC Health Places of Worship Advisory Board (POWAB) shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestions. You, as the reader, are responsible for your own healthcare.
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MUST WATCH! For People Who Stay Up Late at Night
View video below
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Places of Worship Advisory Board (POWAB)
899 North Capitol St. NE, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 671-5063
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