A Special Invitation to help Define the Future for Whole Health & Wellness !!! THE DC-Department of Health (DOH) Places of Worship Advisory Board (POWAB) invite you to join us on Saturday, November 5, 2016, 9 :00 am to 3:00 pm, for the 5th Annual “One in the Spirit Café Conference” (FREE EVENT- Registration REQUIRED- Breakfast & Lunch PROVIDED) How do you think the DC Department of Health can better engage faith communities in the prevention of infectious and chronic diseases and improvemen...
A Special Invitation to help Define the Future for Whole Health & Wellness !!! THE DC-Department of Health (DOH) Places of Worship Advisory Board (POWAB) invite you to join us on Saturday, November 5, 2016, 9 :00 am to 3:00 pm, for the 5th Annual “One in the Spirit Café Conference” (FREE EVENT- Registration REQUIRED- Breakfast & Lunch PROVIDED) How do you think the DC Department of Health can better engage faith communities in the prevention of infectious and chronic diseases and improvement of mental and behavioral health? Discussions topics include: using today's theology to address today's health, moving beyond stigma to foster behavioral change, enhancing community partnerships, and strategies for caring for caregivers. Social justice and sexual health issues will receive special emphasis. In addition to stimulating conversation and exciting learning opportunities, participants will enjoy humor therapy, health food demonstrations, and line dancing. As POWAB Co-Chair Darryl! Moch explains, "Our work is to bring people to DOH and bring DOH to the people and advise on ways to bridge the divides and facilitate greater communication for the benefit of people and whole person health in DC."