Baptist Healthy Communities

If you are interested in signing up for Baptist Healthy Communities and have not already done so, please visit baptistcommunities.org. For more information or to make sure your faith organization or community agency is on our list, please contact us at 901-227-3512 or annmarie.wallace@bmhcc.org

How to Worship Safely During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives, including how we worship. As the pandemic shifts, when is it safe for communities of faith to gather again for worship? We discuss this and other questions with a diverse panel of Mid-South faith leaders and a local public health official in our first Zoom Q&A. Watch the Q&A.

Panel

Rev. Keith Norman
Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church-Broad
Vice President, Government Relations, Baptist Memorial Health Care

Dr. Bruce Randolph
Health Officer, Shelby County Health Department

Rev. George Robertson
Senior Pastor, Second Presbyterian Church

Rev. Gina Stewart
Senior Pastor, Christ Missionary Baptist Church

Moderator

Ann Marie Wallace
Senior Community Outreach Coordinator, Baptist Memorial Health Care 

For the latest information and recommendations, please follow your local health department, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

Recommendations for Safe Faith-Based Gatherings During COVID-19

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, guidelines about safe gatherings, such as worship services and events like weddings and funerals, continue to change. To keep up with the latest public health recommendations for your congregation and community, please refer to the following public health agencies’ websites.

• CDC’s Guidance for Community- and Faith-Based Organizations
• CDC’s Considerations for Communities of Faith
• Local Health Department Guidelines
  • Shelby County Health Department, A Back-to-Business Framework for Memphis and Shelby County
  • Mississippi State Department of Health Prevention for Individuals Tips, Prevention in the Community Tips
  • Arkansas Department of Health COVID-19 Guidance for Places of Worship, Supporting  Information for the Guidance for Places of Worship

Recommendations for Community Organizations Sheltering the Homeless

People without permanent housing can be especially vulnerable to the spread of COVID-19. Their risks and challenges vary greatly depending on where they’re sheltering, their access to sanitation facilities and their ability to care for their personal hygiene. The following information can help answer their questions about the disease and provide guidance for community organizations and agencies caring for them.

• COVID-19 Q&A for the Homeless
• CDC’s Resources to Support People Experiencing Homelessness
• Arkansas Department of Health’s COVID-19 Guidance for Homeless Shelters and Services
• FDA-Approved Cleaning Products

Camp Day2Day Virtual Diabetes Camp for Kids

If you missed our virtual Camp Day2Day with the Center for Courageous Kids last month, that’s OK. You can still join us virtually for our camp for kids with Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Register here and join us today for camp.

It’s Not Too Late to Take the 2020 Census

The U.S. 2020 Census is still open. If you haven’t completed the census yet, please take a few minutes to fill out the questionnaire. The results will determine how much federal funding our community will receive, which can affect school programming and lunches, road repairs, public transportation, Medicaid and other important programs. Go to www.my2020census.gov to make sure you’re counted!  

Health Resources

If you would like to order coronavirus (COVID-19) educational materials for your congregation or organization, please complete this order form.

Get Connected

For more information, or to make sure your faith organization is on our list, please call 901-227-3512 or email Ann Marie Wallace at annmarie.wallace@bmhcc.org.