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Health and Wholeness

Health in its fullest and most complete sense is Wholeness. The Bible expresses this Wholeness with the word "Shalom," which encompasses every facet of health, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, both of the individual and of the community. 
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Recent Articles:
 
GBCS letter to Obama supports comprehensive reform of health care to include universal coverage.  
 
FDA to regulate tobacco
Congress’ courage praised
 
Internet gambling on lottery, horse racing okayed
 
Tobacco legislation called ‘deeply flawed’
 
Anti-gambling group changes name
 
Young lives can be saved
 
U.S. House votes 298-112 in favor
 
Support repeal of expansion
 
Addictions, mental health must be included
 
28 faith leaders sign letter
 
AIDS funding, SCHIP highlight advocacy successes
 
Similar to House bill
 
Systemic reform woven throughout
 
‘We can’t keep our heads in the sand and talk only about encouraging abstinence when it’s no longer the norm even among United Methodists.’
 
Compares Democratic and Republican platforms with UMC statements
 
Mental Illness Awareness Week is Oct. 5-11
 
Local churches urged to take 5 steps in campaign
 
Faith United Against Tobacco letter
 
National Coalition Against Legalized Gambling to change name
 
More than women's health jeopardized
 
Attempt to define religious community’s role