Your monthly update on resources and events to support the well-being of people in your congregation and community.
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Resources
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The spread of COVID-19 is a rapidly evolving situation. Continue to check the
CDC website for up-to-date information and guidance.
The Center for Faith and Community Health Transformation (a joint initiative of Advocate Aurora Health and the Office for Community Engagement and Neighborhood Health Partnerships at the University of Illinois at Chicago) is compiling
a list of COVID-19 resources, and will continue to update the list over the coming weeks.
Some highlights from the resource list include:
If you would like to submit a resource, please click
here
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If you would like to start receiving Advocate Aurora Faith and Health Partnerships weekly COVID-19 e-bulletin, please click
here
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April is National Stress Awareness Month
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Share this National Stress Awareness Month bulletin insert and worship slide with your faith community:
- Bulletin inserts on many other topics are available in our archive.
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Psychological First Aid Webinar
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In times of distress and uncertainty, people look to their faith community leaders for support and guidance. Psychological First Aid (PFA) training equips faith community leaders to provide basic immediate emotional support to people in distress and anxiety. This approximately 20-minute video equips faith community leaders with the basics of PFA and shares information about further training.
Click
here to see the webinar, “Thriving in Challenging Times: Crisis Response Training for Faith Community Leaders," led by Rev. Kevin Massey, System Vice President, Mission and Spiritual Care and Spiritual Care Leadership, Advocate Aurora Health Care.
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Part-Time Faith Community Nurse Opportunity
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The First Congregational Church of Western Springs is seeking a Faith Community Nurse to serve their congregation of 1,200 members on a part-time basis. Click
here to learn more about this opportunity.
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Advocate Aurora Health News
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Summit seeks solutions to effects of violence, trauma
Nearly 200 state, local, community and academic leaders, including representatives of social service organizations, city agencies, healthcare providers, community organizations and the faith community gathered for an all-day “Healing to RISE” summit to explore innovative strategies and approaches for decreasing the effects of trauma on individual and community health.
The far South Side Chicago summit was hosted by Southland RISE (Resilience Initiative to Strengthen and Empower), a collaborative powered by the University of Chicago Medicine and Advocate Health Care.
Read
more.
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Chicago Mayor
Lori Lightfoot
delivered opening remarks during the "Healing to RISE" summit.
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National Health Corps Chicago Members Make Impact at Advocate Trinity Hospital
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As she looks ahead, Christina Baum (left) hopes to attend medical school and become a physician at a women’s correctional facility. Caitlyn Asama (right) sees law school in her future, with the goal of practicing healthcare law.
They are among the 20 NHC Chicago members serving in 13 health-related organizations throughout Chicagoland for the 2019-20 term. Read
more.
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More Advocate Aurora Health News
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
: There’s a 16-year gap in life expectancy between Chicago’s West Side and the Loop. Here’s what local hospitals are doing about it.
WGLT 89.1FM NPR ISU
: McLean County Health Plan seeks root causes for poor health. Sally Gambacorta, community health director for Advocate BroMenn Medical Center and Advocate Eureka Hospital, is on the team that has laid out a plan to reduce rates for suicides, drug poisoning and binge drinking.
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PBS "Broken Places" Premiers on April 6
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From April through May, PBS will air new series and specials that shine light on health and well-being.
Among them: "Broken Places," which will air on Monday, April 6. The program will explore why some children are severely impacted by early adversity while others are able to thrive. Revisit children profiled decades ago to see how early trauma shaped their lives as adults.
See trailer and other details.
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April 1, 11:00 a.m.
Learn how the combination of a trauma-informed faith community and a unique, faith-based emphasis on wraparound care may reduce negative outcomes and increase flourishing in individuals with past trauma and/or substance use disorder.
April 1, 8:00 p.m. EST
Duaa Haggag, LPC, will host the webinar, which takes place through the Family and Youth Institute.
April 9, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Aggie Stewart, a counselor and yoga therapist, will discuss the role of yoga and other mindful practices in organizational wellness plans and in preventing burnout among staff.
April 13, 11:00 a.m-12:30 p.m.
This webinar will stimulate self-awareness, help to build competency around spiritual care assessment and intervention with the LGTBQ+ community, and provide guidelines for inclusive language and effective advocacy.
April 29, noon-1:30 p.m.
The webinar includes information on the historical role of the church related to SDOH and its impact on spiritual care, and how a health ministry or faith community nurse program can impact an individual(s) health and well-being.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
1775 Dempster Street, Park Ridge
Support Teams are a great way to share the care for those in your congregation or community who need some extra support. Team members do what they love to do, when they can, in a coordinated way, with a built-in support system. Learn how to form and sustain teams and get connected to others who are using this model to provide care. Register
here
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Health and Wellness Resources
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Mental Health e-newsletter available
Advocate Aurora Health
Faith and Mental Health Quarterly provides updates on mental health resources, events and news to support the well-being of people in your congregation and community.
If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please contact
Cindy Novak.
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Other Mental Health & Substance Abuse Resources
Health & Wellness Resources
Advocate Christ Medical Center offers a wide range of health and wellness presentations, support groups and classes. Learn
more.
Learn more about the
Healthy HotSpot Initiative
,
led by the Cook County Department of Public Health in collaboration with many partners to build healthy places in suburban Cook County.
To get daily articles on a host of health topics that come to you via email, subscribe to our
Health eNews service
.
All Advocate Aurora Hospitals offer classes on health topics. See
Illinois classes or events
. Select a Hospital/Medical Center and click on search to see what is being offered in your area.
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Course and Certificate Opportunities
- North Park Seminary Certificate in Faith and Health
- Wesley Theological Seminary's Heal the Sick Program - online Health Minister Certificate Program
- Clinical Pastoral Education
See details about these course and certificate opportunities
here.
Advocacy Opportunities
Sign up
here
for Government Update, a bi-weekly newsletter from Advocate Aurora Health that highlights Washington D.C., Illinois, and Wisconsin government news.
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April Holidays and Observances
April 2 Ramanavam - Hindu
April 5 Palm Sunday - Christian
April 6 Mahavir Jayanti - Jain
April 8 Hanuman Jayanti - Hindu
April 8-16 Passover - Jewish
April 9 Theravadin New Year - Buddhist
April 9 Maundy Thursday - Christian
April 10 Good Friday - Christian
April 12 Easter - Christian
April 12 Palm Sunday - Orthodox Christian
April 14 Baisakhi (Vaisakhi) - Sikh
April 14 Tamil New Year - Hindu
April 17 Holy Friday - Orthodox Christian
April 19 Pascha - Easter - Orthodox Christian
April 19 First Day of Ridvan - Baha'i
April 20 Yom HaSho’ah - Jewish
April 21 Lailat al Bara'ah - Islam
April 23 Ramadan begin - Islam
April 26 Akshaya Tritiya - Hindu
April 29 Yom Ha’ Atzmaut – Jewish
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We hope you find this update helpful as you promote the health of your members and community.
Please contact
Cindy Novak
if you have topics you'd like us to address or if you have questions or concerns.
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