Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, is a volunteer women's organizationpromoting the unity of the Jewish people. Through its "Healthy Women, Healthy Lives" program initiative, Hadassah provides educational materials on health and wellness, including information on patient/doctor communication, exercise, nutrition, and prevention and early detection of diseases such as cancer, osteoporosis, and heart disease. Each issue of Hadassah's quarterly Health Memo focuses on a specific issue in women's health.

Keywords: Religious organizations, Women, Consumer education, Health promotion, Prevention, Publications , Religion, Women', s health

Annotation: The National Apostolate for Inclusion Ministry (NAFIM) formerly The National Apostolate with People with Mental Retardation, promotes participation of individuals with mental retardation in the Roman Catholic Church. It works to enhance the personal growth and well being of people with mental retardation through involvement in their lives, and it advocates to draw public attention to the spiritual, interpersonal, and other contributions made to society by people with mental retardation. Services to consumers include referrals, programs and publications. NAFIM publishes a newsletter and online journal, provides networking opportunities around the country, sponsors workshops for parishes, dioceses and seminaries, and sponsors summer conferences.

Keywords: Mental retardation, Clergy, Health promotion, Information services, Religion, Religious organizations, Spanish language materials

Annotation: The Park Ridge Center for the Study of Health, Faith, and Ethics is an independent not-for-profit organization supported by grants, foundations, and private and corporate contributors. The center explores the relationship between religious beliefs and health-related issues in collaboration with representatives from diverse cultures, religious communities, health care fields, and academic disciplines. Services provided to consumers include referrals, publications, and reference information. Some materials are available in Spanish, French, and Asian languages. The center also publishes a bulletin and a catalog and sponsors workshops.

Keywords: Bioethics, Ethics, Faith, Health, Information services, Religion, Religious organizations

Annotation: The Religious Institute develops and supports a network of clergy, religious educators, theologians, theological ethicists, and other religious leaders committed to promoting sexual justice in the faith community and society. It promotes the goals and vision of the Religious Declaration. It is an ecumenical, interfaith organization dedicated to advocating for sexual health, education and justice in faith communities and society. The institute works to build the capacity of religious institutions and clergy to offer sexuality education within the context of their own faith traditions and to advocate for sexual rights. It also strives to help congregations become sexually healthy faith communities and to educate the public and policy makers about sexual justice issues. Areas of focus include reproductive justice; inclusion of gays, lesbians, bisexual, and transgender people; abuse prevention; religious leader preparation; and international issues. The Institute provides technical assistance to faith communities and sexual and reproductive health organizations and publishes a newsletter, research reports, congressional guidebooks, and books for general audiences on sexual justice issues.

Keywords: Moral values, Civil rights, Clergy, Ethics, Marriage, Religion, Religious organizations, Reproductive rights, Sexuality, Sexuality education