Vision: We connect people and communities to resources to achieve and support whole person health in mind, body, and spirit |
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The SPIRIT March/April 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 Months of
March/April 2023
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Heart Healthy Hiccups, Habits,
Hobbies and How-To’s
Presented by the DMV Faith in Action Webinar Series an education partnership between the DC Department of Health, the Maryland Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Health
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POWAB recognizes these
Awareness Days and Months observations
Homelessness
National Colorectal Cancer
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS
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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS
Awareness Day
View video below
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POWAB General Body Meeting
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LOCATION
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83797375838?pwd=YnhSK1pXcHlIbTBDU3Q4VU5vdWdGZz09
DATE AND TIME
03/10/23 12:00pm
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03/10/23 2:00pm
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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Mayor Bowser Opens New DC Emergency Operations Center
View video below
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Mayor Bowser Unveils the Anacostia Arts and Culture District |
Mayor Bowser Launches Applications for 2023 Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program |
National Developmental
Disabilities Awareness
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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
National Spiritual News
and Resources
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March is National Women's History Month
POWAB Honor's
Dr. Kimberly Henderson, PHD
DC Department of Health Director of Communications
899 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
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Kimberly M. Henderson, PhD, has over 20 years of professional communications experience in the areas of strategic, health, public health and risk/crisis communications. In June 2019, she became the Director of the Office of Communications and Community Relations (OCCR) within the District of Columbia’s Department of Health (DC Health). In this position, she serves as the spokesperson for DC Health and is responsible for day-to-day communication operations and developing and implementing a comprehensive communications strategy with short-and long-term goals. During the COVID-19 pandemic she played a pivotal role by developing and implementing communication and outreach strategies that ensured all District residents were kept abreast of resources and services available in the city as well as what steps to take to remain vigilant and safe. Based on her work during the COVID response, she is nationally recognized as a leader in risk communications, misinformation and building public trust through public health communication and outreach. Dr. Henderson has had multiple speaking engagements where she outlines the communication strategy for the District and how her team focused on combatting misinformation. In May 2022, Dr. Henderson and her team developed the communications strategy and successfully led the District’s communication efforts for the Mpox public health occurrence.
During the February 2023 Board Meeting, she was officially installed as the Vice President of the National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC). She has served on the board and represented District Government for 3 years. As a member of the board, she has been able to work collaboratively with colleagues across the country to improve public health information and identify resources needed for communicators in the post-COVID communication landscape.
Prior to joining DC Health, she served nine years as a Sr. Strategic Communications Specialist with Booz Allen Hamilton, where she directly supported federal clients with planning, implementation and evaluation of communication and outreach efforts for health, well-being, and employment initiatives. She also led several efforts on behalf of both civil and military health clients to reach a variety of stakeholders, including healthcare providers, policy makers, beneficiaries, service members, veterans and the general public.
She has also used her communications, health disparities, and public health knowledge, experiences, and skills in the classroom. She has served as an Associate Professor for the Master of Public Health Program and Assistant Professor in the Doctoral Communication Program and Department of Family and Community Medicine at Howard University; an Instructor in the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences Advanced Academic Programs at Johns Hopkins University; and an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at Georgetown University.
Dr. Henderson received her B.A. in Mass Communications from Dillard University, M.A. in Journalism from the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville and Ph.D. in Mass Communications with a Health Communication focus from Howard University.
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March is National Nutrition Month! |
Join representatives from DC Health and the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) SNAP-ED to discuss the importance of making informed choices and developing sound eating habits.
Tune into DC Health’s YouTube Channel for the live conversation on Thursday, March 23 at 2:30 p.m.
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POWAB/ Famous Quote and Trivia
Trivia Moment
Albert Henry Woolson, who died in 1956, aged 106, was the last surviving Civil War veteran.
Famous quote
The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don't have any.--Alice Walker, American author
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Help Wanted
POWAB 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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Community Resources
Community Activities, Health Education, and Outreach
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Explore CDC’s Role in Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S.
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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
Maryland Department of Health
Carmi Washington-Flood
Chief, Office of Faith Based and Community Partnerships, Maryland Department of Health
Prevention and Health Promotion Administration
MDH Resources
Wednesday, March 8th 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Level Up On HIV - PrEP On College Campuses
Hosted by the MidAtlantic AETC
Thursday, March 9th 10:00 am – 11:30 am
HIV Planning Group (HPG) Community Operations Response and Evaluation (CORE) 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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Arlington Announces New Historic Preservation Grant Opportunity
Arlington County has launched the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), a competitive grant program that will support community and individual projects related to Arlington’s history, built environment, and cultural heritage. The application period is now open. It closes on April 28, 2023.
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POWAB Celberates HERSTORY 2023
Wanda D. Lockridge Founder/Chairwoman
WIllaims O. Lockridge Community Foundation
View Video Below
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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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DC Health and National Resources |
DC Ward 7 & 8 Youth Scholarship Opportunity
William Lockridge Community Foundation
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The Cardiovascular Health Program
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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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CDC Center Disease Control
CDC funds states, universities, and communities to advance the nation’s chronic disease prevention and health promotion efforts. This site provides information about funding and recipient programs working to increase healthy eating and active living and prevent adult and childhood obesity.
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Please join Ward 7 & 8 Faith and Clergy Leaders for a Prayer Breakfast Celebrating Women of Faith
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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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