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‘A third of the Bible has to do with healing the sick’: How a medical

WEBTending to her medical needs, she told me, was a distant thought. That was before she met Dr. Scott Morris. “She had fallen and hurt her knee, but it was also crystal clear that she couldn’t see five feet in front of her,” Morris recalled recently, speaking from his office at Church Health, the medical nonprofit he founded more than 35 years ago …

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Church Health: Building MLK's Beloved Community

WEBWhen Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. visited Memphis in 1968, he was focused on a Poor People’s March that represented a spectrum of issues ranging from economic justice to the healthcare system.

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How to Stay Mentally and Physically Healthy During the Holiday

WEB2. Indulge on specific days – not the entire Season! Overindulging is not only encouraged, but expected during the Holidays. It’s so easy to let yourself dive into that mound of food on the table, eat ALL the candy, and drink ALL the punch in front of you.

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A List of Special Services and Community Programs Around …

WEBThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis (BGCM) provides after-school care for children ages 6-18 with programs in six core areas of education and leadership, character development, healthy life choices, career awareness, athletics, and the arts. Students also take part in site-by-site programs, including karate, ballet, robotics, foreign

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Discover the Best Healthy Restaurants in Memphis We Are …

WEBBy: Ivy K. Arnold Just like the “Freshman 15”, weight gain during this Covid frenzy is created from stressors and unhealthy food while staying home. This “Quarantine 15” can definitely be avoided, with the help of uplifting self-care and trying out healthy food alternatives from local restaurants here in the 901. As we approach the ultimate holiday …

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Crosstown Memphis: A Thriving Community of Arts and Culture

WEBThis bustling hub of activity in the heart of the Crosstown neighborhood is grounded in three of Memphis’ strongest community assets — arts, education, and healthcare. Crosstown Arts, which provides resources and creates opportunities to inspire, support, and connect a diversity of creative people, projects, and audiences, has created a

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A Recipe for Health: Teaching Cooking Habits in Memphis

WEBBetween the rising cost of healthcare and the demands of the daily grind, it can be tricky for people to prioritize wellness as much as they’d like—and despite all our delicious soul food, Memphians are no exception.

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How to Take Care of Your Mental Health During a Pandemic

WEBAmid a global pandemic and the onslaught of news related to the murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd and others, 2020 has proved to be an exceptionally trying year, especially for the Black community and people of color.

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Alliance Healthcare Services Set to Build $34M Crisis Wellness Center

WEBThe space takes Alliance’s number of beds from 27 to 45. It has an entire outpatient wing, with a clinic and 22 offices. There is a secure intake area large enough for emergency vehicles to come and go.

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St. Jude Recognized as Top Pediatric Cancer Hospital and …

WEBSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital recently received two separate, national-level accolades for its health care and nonprofit services. On June 1, U.S. News and World Report identified St. Jude as the second-best pediatric cancer care hospital in the country; and then on June 17, Morning Consult ranked St. Jude as the most trusted …

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Poverty in Memphis Memphis Poverty We Are Memphis

WEBThe city of Memphis is proactive about confronting poverty, and local government and community members alike have taken an aggressive approach to find ways of bridging the wealth gap. This approach requires extreme community involvement and education on how to make a progressive difference. To reach these goals, initiatives and foundational

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Black Seeds Urban Farms Brings a Fresh Twist to the Community

WEBThe two soon set about looking for an empty lot on which they could establish a community garden. After months of searching, the Rich family finally settled on a plot of land in the Uptown neighborhood that seemed perfect for their needs. “After a long and grueling process, we finally had the home for Black Seeds Urban Farm,” says …

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Companies in Memphis: Major employers in Memphis to work for

WEBWalmart now operates four supercenters in various local markets, making it one of the major employers in Memphis. They employ nearly 7,000 full-time associates at an hourly wage of $11.00 per hour. Walmart stores provide residents with access to purchase everything from groceries to electronics.

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Memphis Community Comes Together to Promote Mask Wearing

WEB6590 Kirby Center Cove, 38118. Shelby Crossing Public Health Clinic. 6170 Macon Road, 38133. Southland Mall Public Health Clinic (Reopening Monday, June 15th, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) 1287 Southland Mall, 38116. Show us how you’re wearing your mask by using #maskupmemphis on social media! For more covid-19 resources …

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Black Memphis LGBTQ Voices You Must Know

WEBMemphis has its own fair share of Black LGBTQ leaders whose voices you should be paying attention to now more than ever on this road to justice and equality. 1. Shahidah Jones. When it comes to bad asserdry, you can’t mention activism in Memphis without mentioning Shahidah Jones. Shahidah has led protests, strategic planning and …

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Memphis Ranks Top in US Drinking Water Quality

WEBREVEALED: Memphis, Savannah and SAN FRANCISCO are among US cities with cleanest drinking water – while Newark and Vegas have the most-contaminated H2O. Published by dailymail.co.uk on Jun 30, 2023. Analysis has revealed the top ten cities in the United States with the cleanest drinking water, based on samples collected from …

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Top Memphis Charitable Organizations for Donations

WEBResults: Since May 2015, CodeCrew has taught more than 1,000 students to code through their summer camps, after school programs, in-school electives, and special events. Target demographics: Greater Memphis children ages 5-18. Direct beneficiaries: Of the 250 kids CodeCrew serves weekly, 91% are black and Latino …

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