Health Ministries - Resources 

 

 


Update:  New Resource for Breast Cancer Awareness

Understanding Breast Cancer 

 

 This interactive breast cancer animation provides a comprehensive overview of breast cancer as a critical starting point for individuals and/or their loved ones. All information has been reviewed for medical accuracy by an MD.

For more information visit here.

 


Watch the story of Prince of Peace Parishioner Lynn Sheehan (and his family) and how getting a second opinion for a medical issue, saved his life.

 

 

Resources for Heart Health

Keep the Beat Heart Healthy Cookbook

 

Heart Healthy Cookbook from PBS

 

Resources for a healthy heart from PBS 

 

The American Heart Association 

 

Heart Health for Kids!

 

Free guide to lowering your cholesterol 

 

A free guide to understanding your cholesterol (This guide is in both English and Spanish)

 

US Department of Health and Human Services Website  where you can download information about heart health or order free printed copies.

 

USDA Website with heart health information and recipes

 

 

Breast Cancer Awareness

The Komen Foundation website has information for those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and their families. General information on breast cancer, research and grants is also available.

 

 The National Breast Cancer Foundation Website provides information on breast cancer including early detection, and information for those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.  
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention offers information about breast cancer detection, statistics and when to seek medical care.  The National Cancer Institute offers information on breast cancer detection, statistics and treatments, including clinical trials.  

 

 

Domestic Violence Awareness

The US Dept of Agriculture, Safety, Health and Employee Wellness Division  offers a handbook which contains information on Domestic Violence Awareness. The handbook offers numerous websites and tips on developing a safety plan and tips on breaking the cycle of violence.

 

 The National Coalition again Domestic Violence  offers statistics on domestic violence, resources and safety tips. 

 

 The US Department of Justice provides helpful links for victims of domestic violence, including information about stalking and dating violence.

 

The Domestic Violence Service Center  serves women in Luzerne and Carbon counties who are victims of domestic violence.  DVSC has a hotline and volunteers can provide assistance with safety planning, filing for protection from abuse orders, advocacy, and counseling.  Emergency shelter is also available.  

 

Back to School

 

The Kids health website offers information on emotions related to going back to school, homework help, healthful lunches, interactive activities for kids and resources for parents.

 

The USA government website offers tips and resources for teachers, parents and students who are preparing to return to school.

 

The American Academy of Pediatrics Website provides information and tips on topics such as transitioning back to school, safe transportation, and bullying.

 

Back to School Handout This 2-page handout offers tips for parents on providing healthful meals for kids who are going back to school.  

 

My Pyramid Blast off game: This interactive game helps kids learn about making healthful meal and snack choices.