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Health

Haitian march

May. 23, 2012

Health - Encouraging resilience in young people

For this week’s Health feature, Allan Handysides and Kathleen Kuntaraf demonstrate one of the most important qualities young people can have.

Apr. 27, 2012

Health - HIV medications

For this week’s Health feature, doctors Kathleen Kuntaraf and Allan Handysides illustrate how the HIV virus hijacks healthy cells. They’ll also explain the medications used to slow that process.

Mar. 30, 2012

Adventist Church president supports community, spiritual development during Africa tour

Later, in France, Wilson facilitates open dialogue with members

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Mar. 20, 2012

Cutting edge

Mar. 17, 2012

Remembrance: Soper edited temperance magazine Listen for 30 years

Interviewed first ladies, entertainers and athletes promoting temperate lifestyle

Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Feb. 24, 2012

U.S. Surgeon General commends Adventist focus on holistic well-being

Nation needs shift from ‘disease and illness to wellness and prevention,’ Benjamin says

Orlando, Florida, United States

Jan. 31, 2012

Myanmar’s farming, fishing community benefits from region's first Adventist health expo

Site of Cyclone Nargis now sees ADRA development projects, wellness education

Labutta, Delta, Myanmar

Jan. 24, 2012

Baird honored with lifetime achievement award for anti-tobacco work

South African helped ban smoking on airlines in 1980s

Johannesburg, South Africa

Jan. 10, 2012

Health

Adventists believe health and healing are a ministry. They advocate a holistic approach to health that involves physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. Adventist health leaders believe in God’s restorative powers, the prevention of disease through simple lifestyle changes and the effectiveness of proven medical treatment and therapy.

Noteworthy:

  • The Adventist Church’s program to stop smoking was among the first
  • Adventist health leaders work to destigmatize mental health issues 
  • Adventists partner with United States First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Initiative to promote healthy, active lifestyles for kids
  • The Adventist Church is one of the Pan America Health Organization’s faith-based partners
  • Adventists believe every church is a center for health and healing