This month we have tackled a very difficult and painful subject – intimate partner violence/abuse. Adult domestic violence is one of the most serious public health and criminal justice issues facing society today. • About 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men report having experienced severe physical violence from an intimate partner in their lifetime. • About 1 in 5 women and 1 in … [Read more...] about Intimate Partner Violence Month: : Breaking the Cycle of Abuse (Week 4)
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Local pastor who survived multiple bouts of cancer and stroke, releases new book
Pastor Wright hopes book will inspire others not to give up their faith in health battles In 2011, Pastor Lloyd W. Wright, Sr., a Milwaukee native and Pastor of Healing Grace Baptist Church, celebrated his 50th birthday and as part of a New Year’s resolution to take better care of himself, he underwent a precautionary colonoscopy at the recommendation of his physician. He … [Read more...] about Local pastor who survived multiple bouts of cancer and stroke, releases new book
Intimate Partner Violence Month: Teen dating violence (Week 3)
October is Intimate Partner Awareness Month (also known as Domestic Violence). This week this column will address a related topic: Teen Dating Violence. Dating violence is widespread with serious longterm and short-term effects. Many teens do not report it because they are afraid to tell friends and family. A 2018 National Survey by the Centers for Disease Control reported … [Read more...] about Intimate Partner Violence Month: Teen dating violence (Week 3)
Intimate Partner Violence Month: Domestic violence against men (Week 2)
Domestic violence — also known as domestic abuse, battering or intimate partner violence — occurs between people in an intimate relationship. Domestic violence against men can take many forms, including emotional, sexual and physical abuse and threats of abuse. It can happen in heterosexual or same sex relationships. It might not be easy to recognize intimate partner … [Read more...] about Intimate Partner Violence Month: Domestic violence against men (Week 2)
Greater Spring Hill hosts Women’s Day Celebration
The Women of Greater Spring Hill kicked off their Women’s Day Celebration of Events beginning with their Annual Hat Sunday, which was held on September 22, 2019. The hats worn came in a banquet of many different sizes, colors, and styles (upper photo). Although the weather was gloomy, that did not stop the Women of Greater Spring Hill MBC from Praising the Lord while rocking … [Read more...] about Greater Spring Hill hosts Women’s Day Celebration
Remembering the Life of Minnie Jewel Linyear
Minnie Jewel Linyear was born on August 1, 1946 in Americus, GA to the late Mr. Ernest Davis Sr. and Mrs. Sylvia Davis. Minnie graduated from Sumter High School (Americus, GA) in 1964 followed by receiving her bachelor's degree in Sociology at Xavier University (New Orleans, LA) in 1968 and later received a Master of Science in Management at Cardinal Stritch University in … [Read more...] about Remembering the Life of Minnie Jewel Linyear
Intimate Partner Violence Month (Week 1)
October is Intimate Partner Violence Awareness Month (a/k/a Domestic Violence Abuse) According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (“NCADV”) on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S. During one year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men. The NCADV further notes that 1 in 7 women and 1 in 25 men … [Read more...] about Intimate Partner Violence Month (Week 1)
#BabySafetyMonth – Conclusion
National Baby Safety Month was founded by the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) in 1983. According to the National Day Calendar, “originally known as 'Expectant Mother’s Day', over the years the celebration has grown into a full month of information, education and focus on infant safety.” Every September, Baby Safety Month is observed. There are many ways to … [Read more...] about #BabySafetyMonth – Conclusion
#BabySafetyMonth – Week 3
During National Baby Safety Month, we will be highlighting a few items that have been recalled within the last 60 days. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, items are recalled for a number of reasons, but basically, a recalled product has been deemed no longer safe. For more information on recalls, go the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s … [Read more...] about #BabySafetyMonth – Week 3
#BabySafetyMonth – Week 2
When should you babyproof your home and what hazards should you look for? The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) offers these basic safety tips. For more information visit JPMA at https://babysafetyzone.org/safety-tips#InTheCar. JPMA notes the best time to babyproof your home is early in your pregnancy before you register so you can include needed safety … [Read more...] about #BabySafetyMonth – Week 2