A Jackson church known for nurturing spiritual health is now helping its members and the wider community focus on physical wellness, too.Greater Northside Baptist Church hosted its fourth annual Weekend Health Fair, offering free health screenings and wellness information to help residents stay healthy.“Our theme here is to be able to keep your body, soul and mind together,” said Frances Triplett of Greater Northside Baptist Church.The event gave West Jackson residents a chance to have their blood pressure checked and learn more about early detection for prostate and breast cancer.Among the attendees was Erma Horton, a 26-year breast cancer survivor, who credits a self-examination for helping her detect cancer early. Horton urged others to take responsibility for their health.“You know your body better than the doctor, better than the nurse, better than anyone else,” Horton said. “Make that your responsibility. Be responsible for yourself.”The fair also featured information about dental care and how to sign up for Medicare benefits.“If a person wants to stay on traditional Medicare, they may want to add some supplements to cover their prescription drugs,” said Kimberly Sanders of the Bennett Agency.Health partners like the Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center were also on hand to promote the Healthy Start Initiative, which provides education and resources for new and expecting mothers.“The goal for Healthy Start is to reduce the infant mortality rate — ensuring a child will be able to reach his first birthday with the proper education and resources,” said Ernest Miller of Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center.The annual event continues to serve as a reminder that wellness begins with awareness — and that spiritual and physical health go hand in hand.
A Jackson church known for nurturing spiritual health is now helping its members and the wider community focus on physical wellness, too.
Greater Northside Baptist Church hosted its fourth annual Weekend Health Fair, offering free health screenings and wellness information to help residents stay healthy.
“Our theme here is to be able to keep your body, soul and mind together,” said Frances Triplett of Greater Northside Baptist Church.
The event gave West Jackson residents a chance to have their blood pressure checked and learn more about early detection for prostate and breast cancer.
Among the attendees was Erma Horton, a 26-year breast cancer survivor, who credits a self-examination for helping her detect cancer early. Horton urged others to take responsibility for their health.
“You know your body better than the doctor, better than the nurse, better than anyone else,” Horton said. “Make that your responsibility. Be responsible for yourself.”
The fair also featured information about dental care and how to sign up for Medicare benefits.
“If a person wants to stay on traditional Medicare, they may want to add some supplements to cover their prescription drugs,” said Kimberly Sanders of the Bennett Agency.
Health partners like the Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center were also on hand to promote the Healthy Start Initiative, which provides education and resources for new and expecting mothers.
“The goal for Healthy Start is to reduce the infant mortality rate — ensuring a child will be able to reach his first birthday with the proper education and resources,” said Ernest Miller of Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center.
The annual event continues to serve as a reminder that wellness begins with awareness — and that spiritual and physical health go hand in hand.