Category: Connectional Health Commission

Rev. Dr. Natalie Mitchem, Ed.D., RDN. Executive Director of the Connectional Health Commission “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with… Read More »

As the leak of a draft of a Supreme Court decision that would repeal Roe v. Wade sends shockwaves around the country,  members of our Zion are still suffering from the… Read More »

Abstract The African Methodist Episcopal Church International Health Commission (AME IHC) has moved into the new quadrennium with the expansion of and the development of new activities, events, programs, and… Read More »

Local Agreement Strengthens Minority Student Participation in STEM A world-class provider of Information Technology (IT) and data management services and the nation’s first, private Historically Black College and University (HBCU)… Read More »

AMEC Volunteer Recruitment Announcement August 2021 The AME church and the Alzheimer’s Association in partnership since 2019 have been spearheading webinars, events and meetings that focus on bringing information and… Read More »

Affordable and Accessible for All—Lifestyle Medicine The Rev. Natalie Mitchem, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist In the first chapter of the Third Epistle of John, the second verse says, “Beloved, I pray… Read More »

AME Farm/Garden to address Food Insecurity!  A new initiative of the AME International Health Commission. We are excited to formally announce the partnership with the Black Church Food Security Network…. Read More »

Connectional Health Commission Statement on COVID-19 We realize that there are difficult issues for the General Conference (GC) planning team. Out of respect for our professions and training, professional oaths… Read More »

Healthier Food in our Churches By Rev. Natalie Mitchem, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Matthew 4:23 says, “Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the good news of the… Read More »

Connectional Health Commission Establishes Partnership to Treat Sickle Cell Anemia In January 2019, the International Health Commission—in collaboration with Isaiah Inspires—established a partnership with Jones Tabernacle AME Church in Philadelphia (pastored… Read More »

Remembering the First Health Commission Medical Director: Dr. Leonidas Berry Dr. Leonidas Berry (1902-1995) was the founder of the AME Church’s Connectional Health Commission. In 1948, Berry was elected its… Read More »

Food as Medicine  By Rev. Natalie Mitchem, RDN Proverbs 23:1 says, “When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully whatis before you.” The concept of food as… Read More »