Resource List

We understand that situations can happen and need immediate attention. Below are agencies that may assist you or someone you know who may need help. http://www.womenshealth.gov    800-944-9662 NWCA- National Workforce Association: 877-261-1484 and [email protected] National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800- 944 SAFE (7233) American Red Cross: 1-800-733-2767 National Suicide Hotline: 988 Mental Health Services: http://mentalhealthhotline.org/...

The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5

It was on the night of October 31, 2024, that I truly realized the significance of this scripture in my life. You see, as I was watching television with my 8-year-old daughter, the power was abruptly shut off, and the room became dark. She leaned over to me, with fear trembling in her voice, as she asked me, “Mommy, what happened to the lights?” As I stood up to canvas the window, I noticed darkness throughout the entire neighborhood.  It was then that I accessed...

September is the National Suicide Prevention Month Awareness

People who are considering suicide may show signs that they are thinking about or planning to attempt suicide. These are known as warning signs of suicide. It can be scary when someone you care about may be considering suicide, but there are things you can do to help. This fact sheet can help you recognize common warning signs that may indicate a person is at risk of suicide. It also provides tips on how to respond if you observe these warning signs in someone and...

Our Biggest Health Challenges – Cancer

Cancer is one of our nation’s most feared diseases, with more than 1.6 million new cases diagnosed each year. But thanks to NIH research, this number is now falling. Between 1991 and 2014, cancer death rates went down 25 percent. NIH research has transformed the way we think about cancer from affecting specific parts of the body to a much more precise understanding of the molecular cause. For example, the drug pembrolizumab is one of a new class of cancer drugs...