The Wellness Coalition has been working to increase access to health and wellness resources that can help people prevent and/or manage chronic conditions. From nutrition and breastfeeding to diabetes prevention and heart health, our myriad of services can support residents and businesses as we work together to make the River Region a healthier place [...]
World Lung Day is September 25, and The Wellness Coalition is taking this observance as an opportunity to remind everyone about the dangers of tobacco smoke. Toxins in tobacco smoke harm the body from the moment they enter through the mouth and nose. They damage tissue and cells all the way to the lungs. [...]
The Wellness Coalition has been partnering with organizations to provide flu vaccination information to communities in Macon, Montgomery, and Lowndes counties. Part of our work has included helping the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) distribute priority information about current and upcoming plans for vaccine distribution, safety information, and more. The best way [...]
The Wellness Coalition (TWC) is launching pop-up Baby Cafés this August to raise awareness about the importance of breastfeeding for mothers and babies, particularly in African American communities, in honor of National Breastfeeding Month. “Breastfeeding is an essential aspect of maternal care, providing nourishment and a connection between mother and child,” said Belkys Gomez, [...]
The Wellness Coalition has been supporting breastfeeding moms before and during the COVID-19 crisis. Many people we interact with have questions about breastfeeding during a pandemic. Current evidence suggests that SARS-COV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) is not spread to infants through breast milk. The virus spreads when an infected person breathes out droplets [...]
The Wellness Coalition offers free support to local businesses who are interested in implementing or enhancing smoke-free policies at their worksites. More than three out of four people in Alabama are already protected by tobacco-free policies where they work. Alabama lawmakers continue to provide more comprehensive protections from secondhand smoke. In addition to the [...]
The Wellness Coalition (TWC) has created a brochure that physicians can hand to their patients who need support to quit using tobacco products. “We’ve developed this brochure as a resource for physicians because we understand their busy schedules and the volumes of patients they see any given day,” said Travis Parker, communications director for [...]
A key part of The Wellness Coalition’s services includes helping individuals take charge of their health. We accomplish this through wellness education, one-on-one coaching, goal-setting, and more. Our trained wellness navigators also understand the impact mental and emotional wellness can have on a person’s ability to apply lessons learned to their daily lives. Unfortunately, [...]
The Wellness Coalition (TWC) held its second annual Tour of Wellness community health fair series in Tuskegee on June 3, 2023 in the town’s square. The free event helped TWC and our partners provide access to health and wellness services to more than 300 attendees, 6 of whom received a COVID-19 vaccine on-site. Additionally: [...]
March 11, 2020 was the day the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. The purpose of National COVID-19 Day is to help us navigate our collective grief, encourage one another, and embrace hope for what is ahead. From the smallest of projects to the biggest, boldest ideas, we can all become people of [...]
Since its establishment in 2010, the CDC-recognized National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP) has relied on a variety of public and private partners—such as community organizations, private insurers, employers, health care organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies—to expand the program nationwide. The Wellness Coalition in Montgomery is one such organization. Our National DPP program [...]
A healthy lifestyle offers many benefits, including helping to prevent heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and other chronic diseases. Another important benefit is that healthy routines enhance your immunity. The immune system is the body’s way of protecting itself from infection and disease; it fights everything from cold and flu viruses to serious [...]
Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. But you can do a lot to help the patients and clients you serve to stay heart-healthy. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has prepared straightforward information that you can share to increase understanding of what [...]
The Wellness Coalition has focused efforts on increasing both breastfeeding and COVID-19 vaccination rates in our community. We’ve learned there is a lot of misinformation about both topics circulating throughout the River Region. Continue reading for evidence-based details about COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant and breastfeeding women. What You Need To Know COVID-19 vaccination is [...]
Tobacco use in Alabama has rapidly risen throughout the state, specifically within rural, low-income communities. The Wellness Coalition has partnered with the Alabama Department of Public Health to coordinate tobacco cessation efforts for community members across Montgomery county and surrounding areas. During the programmatic year, we have engaged with community members by conducting initiatives [...]
TRUSTED PARTNER: IKARE PHARMACY Since November 1, 2022, The Wellness Coalition has conducted more than ten clinics in partnership with iKare Pharmacy. iKare has provided both COVID-19 and flu vaccines to residents and worksites, including those at Mobis, KyungshinLear, Wells Printing, RSA Head Start, Montgomery Housing Authority (The Richardson Terrace), and several faith-based [...]
The Wellness Coalition has partnered with churches in Montgomery, Macon, and Lowndes counties to either start a healthy ministry or to enhance existing health ministries. The goal of these partnerships is to help congregations lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. A health ministry is a mind-body-soul approach to wellness that builds on strengths within the congregation [...]
The Wellness Coalition is hosting community COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics in Montgomery, Tuskegee, and Pike Road during the month of December. The clinics will provide free vaccines for eligible River Region residents in partnership with a variety of community organizations. “Flu cases are up across the country this year, and Alabama has one of [...]
If you have prediabetes, you may wonder how can you stick with your meal plan, yet join in the celebration and have some fun. You can do it! If you choose wisely and watch how much you eat, you can have a delicious meal and feel good, too. So, grab your plate and head [...]
Baby Cafés are a safe space for breastfeeding mothers. Baby Cafés offer free full-spectrum breastfeeding/chestfeeding support from pregnancy to weaning. Cafés welcome exclusive pumping parents, working parents, and stay-at-home parents of all cultures and lifestyles. Baby Café sponsors make efforts to find culturally appropriate staff for the community population, with translation services available if [...]
The Wellness Coalition has been selected as one of six nonprofit organizations to receive a $125,000 grant from the AstraZeneca Foundation to address cardiovascular disease, a leading cause of death in the nation. The grant will provide continued support, for the third consecutive year, of The Wellness Coalition’s HeartLink program to help improve heart [...]
Some people who have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 can experience long-term effects from their infection, known as post-COVID conditions (PCC) or long COVID. Here’s what you need to know: PCC can include a range of ongoing health problems that can last weeks, months, or longer. PCC are found more often [...]
Our most recent fiscal year ended September 30, 2022. We would like to take this time to reflect on our most recent activities as we prepare to launch new initiatives and wellness interventions throughout the River Region. The Wellness Coalition Board continued to serve as a forum for “safety net” providers to network and [...]
Thanksgiving is a day filled with food, football, and great conversations with family! While you and your loved ones spend time together safely this Thanksgiving, consider talking about your family health history. Bringing conversations about type 2 diabetes to the table is important. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a family [...]
Getting sick or hurt never happens at a good time. When you need medical care, insurance can help pay for some or all of the bill. The Wellness Coalition assists individuals and families with online applications for health insurance on the Federally-facilitated Marketplace (aka the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare), Medicaid, or any other [...]
Not sure where to start when it comes to helping your clients or patients quit smoking? Have they tried quitting before but couldn’t do it on their own? Don’t worry. Everyone deserves a fair and just opportunity to live a healthy life, but certain policies, practices, and social or environmental conditions have led to [...]
Many people are looking to change their lives but they aren’t sure where to start. Thankfully there is a lifestyle change program that can help individuals, providers, and employers alike. The program is called Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. (CYL²), and it is covered by many insurance companies, including Medicare. CYL2 is part [...]
One of the primary services provided by The Wellness Coalition is wellness case management (WCM). WCM is a service that can help those with chronic conditions find a doctor and link them with medications and other services. As part of this initiative, we work to understand causes associated with the development of chronic diseases in [...]
The Wellness Coalition is working throughout the River Region to increase awareness and access to vaccinations for both of these viruses. In addition to spreading the news via social media and other means of communications, we have partnered with numerous clinics, pharmacies, and community organizations to hold health fairs in Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery [...]
Marketing plays a big role in whether people try or use commercial tobacco products. Being around commercial tobacco ads makes smoking appear more appealing and increases the chance that someone will try smoking for the first time or start using commercial tobacco products on a regular basis. Studies show: Neighborhoods and areas with more African [...]
The Wellness Coalition continues to hold clinics with pharmacy partners in cmmunities throughout our service area. These events have increased access to first and second doses of COVID-19 vaccines for thousands of people. Some of our most recent events where we provided vaccines include: Greater Friendship Missionary Church in Tuskegee (pictured right) Tour of [...]
Every year, over 17 million people die from heart disease. As a way to fight this, the World Heart Federation created World Heart Day. It’s an event held every year on September 29. According to the World Heart Federation, “The heart is the only organ you can hear and feel. It is the first and [...]
Parents want the best for their children and getting vaccinated is important in providing protection from serious and sometimes deadly diseases which can be prevented by childhood immunizations. The summer is a great time to get ahead of the crowd seeking shots before the back-to-school rush to get vaccinations. Alabama state law requires all children [...]
The term heart disease refers to several types of heart conditions, including coronary artery disease and heart attack. How Does Heart Disease Affect Men? Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men in the United States, killing 357,761 men in 2019—that’s about 1 in every 4 male deaths. Heart disease is the [...]
There’s a lot you do each and every day. Whether you are a father, coworker, spouse, leader, friend, or grandfather – or more than one of these – many people rely on you to be there for them as a role model, supporter, and provider. With your loved ones, job, and hobbies competing for [...]
Using tobacco or e-cigarettes while breastfeeding can allow harmful chemicals to pass from the mother to the infant through breast milk or secondhand smoke exposure. Mothers who use tobacco or e-cigarettes should be encouraged to quit; regardless, breastfeeding provides numerous health benefits and breast milk remains the recommended food for an infant. What Effects [...]
Two reports released in the April 22, 2022 edition of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) use the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Vital Statistics System to look at death rates in the United States. Specifically, it confirmed that differences in death rates still remain between certain racial and ethnic [...]
This yearly celebration informs the public on the dangers of using tobacco, the business practices of tobacco companies, what the World Health Organization (WHO) is doing to fight the tobacco epidemic, and what people around the world can do to claim their right to health and healthy living and to protect [...]
Prediabetes is a growing workforce issue with serious health and cost consequences for American businesses. An estimated 84 million Americans-and likely a growing number of your employees-have prediabetes, putting them at risk for type 2 diabetes, which can lead to kidney failure; blindness; heart attack; stroke; and loss of toes, feet, or legs. Diabetes [...]
Change Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life. (CYL2), is our year-long evidence-based lifestyle change program that gives people the tools and support they need to help prevent type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. Many people have taken part in our program and found ways [...]
Every April, The Wellness Coalition (TWC) observes National Minority Health Month. The month is an opportunity to build awareness about the disproportionate burden of premature death and illness in minority populations. It encourages action through health education, early detection, and control of disease complications. This year’s theme, Give Your Community a Boost, focuses on the [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on our lives, and a lot of us are feeling distressed. Knowing how to handle the stresses imposed upon by the pandemic is imperative. Stress can cause the following: Feelings of fear, anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration Changes in appetite, energy, motivation, and interests Difficulty [...]
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The Wellness Coalition works to improve the health and wellness of people with limited or no health insurance in Central Alabama through collaboration, services, and education.
Copyright © 2024 | The Wellness Coalition
The Wellness Coalition works to improve the health and wellness of people with limited or no health insurance in Central Alabama through collaboration, services, and education.
Copyright © 2024 | The Wellness Coalition
The Wellness Coalition works to improve the health and wellness of people with limited or no health insurance in Central Alabama through collaboration, services, and education.
Copyright © 2024 | The Wellness Coalition