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Health and Wellness
Debbie Moss, RN
Minister of Health and Wellness Office located in the North Building. 205-871-7324 debbie.moss@dawsonchurch.org
Contact: Debbie Moss at 871-7324 or debbie.moss@dawsonchurch.org 
Do You Have High Blood Pressure?
Tuesday, February 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Room 254 North
Improve Your Mind and MemoryReady to test your executive attention capacity?
Quick! Say aloud what color you see in every word, NOT the word you read.
Explanation: The STROOP test is used in neuropsychological evaluations to measure mental vitality and flexibility, since performing well requires strong attention and selfregulation capability.
CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Meets 3rd Thursday of each month
Dawson Memorial Baptist Church
You are invited to participate in this group of caregivers whose goal is to offer support and encouragement to one another and to ease the strain and reduce the challenges of care giving. The group exchanges information and learns about new organizations and resources that are helpful throughout this journey. Join other caregivers in a caring, relaxed, supportive and confidential setting as our group explores the demands and ways to cope with caring for a loved one. The group is open to anyone in the community who is a current or former caregiver.
 What to Do About the Flu
5 Ways to Protect Your Health
Healthy Habits Help Keep Your Family Well
Mid-day ExerciseWednesdays, 10:15 a.m.-11:00 a.m., Room 100 West You are invited to an “easy” exercise class in a comfortable group setting. The goal of the class is to participate in exercises that will help improve strength, flexibility, and balance. This free class taught by Debbie Moss meets every Wednesday. The group will finish in time for Mid-Day Bible Study in Social Hall.
Contact: Debbie Moss at 871-7324 or debbie.moss@dawsonchurch.org
Caregivers Support Group
Help and support for those who are caregivers for family members who have Alzheimer’s.
Volunteers Needed
Health and Wellness volunteers are needed to take blood pressures on Wednesdays. The commitment is only one Wednesday each month from 4:30 p.m-6:00 p.m. Please contact Debbie Moss if you are available to serve.
Health and Wellness Services Available:
Blood Pressure Checkpoint
You may get your Blood Pressure checked in the church foyer on Wednesday 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. - Noon during the weekdays in the Health and Wellness office located in the North Building. Blood Pressure Cards are available to keep a record of your results. Also, you can call the office and request a print-out of all your previous BP results to take with you to your next physician’s appointment.
Information from the Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Association
Body Composition Assessment
Appearances can be deceiving. Weight alone is not a clear indicator of good health because it does not distinguish between pounds that come from body fat and those that come from lean body mass or muscle. Carrying too much fat puts a person at risk for many serious medical conditions. In fact, obesity contributes to at least half the chronic diseases in western society. A Body Composition Assessment measures: Within 30 minutes the Assessment can be done, results reviewed with you, and a print-out given. Call to schedule an appointment. No charge for this assessment.
Lipid Profile and Blood Glucose Test
The Health and Wellness Ministry is licensed by the Alabama Department of Health as a clinical lab. You can schedule to have your lipid profile or glucose level tested. A Lipid Profile measures:
Within 30 minutes the tests can be run, results reviewed with you, and a print-out given. There is a $10 charge for the labwork.
First Aid and CPR Classes
Both Certification Courses and shorter “Training Only” classes are offered through the Health and Wellness Ministry. Call 871-7324 for details.
Medical Equipment Available
The following medical equipment can be checked out as needed: Also, if you have any medical equipment like the items mentioned above to donate, the Health and Wellness Ministry would like to recycle it to individuals in need.
Blood Donation
The Health and Wellness Ministry sponsors two Blood Drives on campus each year. Also, a Donor Registry has been developed listing Donors and their Blood Type. Individuals can call the Health and Wellness when there is a need for Blood (such as an upcoming surgery). We then call and ask individuals on our registry to give a Designated Donation for that person. Please call if you would like to be listed as a Blood Donor in our Registry. In addition, we would keep you posted of upcoming Dawson Blood Drives.
Health Education Material
Educational material on numerous Health and Wellness topics is available in the church foyer. Stop by, browse, and pick up this free material.
Healthy Recipes
Each month, a new Recipe of the Month is featured. The featured meals are available on Recipe Cards in the Foyer Information Center. Past recipes are available online. Try some of these: Health Seminars
Each month a seminar will be offered on various Health topics of importance to you, such as: Speakers Bureau
To promote a Healthy Lifestyle, the Health and Wellness Ministry at Dawson offers “On the Road” Health Talks. A partial list of topics include:
Allergies - Taking Control
If your neighborhood or civic organization would like to receive a list of health topics that can be presented at your meeting, call Debbie Moss.
Disaster Relief
Shelter Team: When a disaster strikes, Dawson has a trained Disaster Relief Shelter Team that can be activated. The team operates a shelter which is set up on Dawson’s campus during a disaster.
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