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Health

Laundry Detergent Safety

If you use highly concentrated liquid laundry detergent that comes in small packets, you’ll want to heed this warning from the experts at America’s 57 poison centers: Always keep them locked up high and out of the reach of kids!

Green Team Cleaning Tips

Green your spring cleaning with homemade recipes! Not only will you save $, but you will help the environment.

Caring for An Aging Loved One

The process of aging sometimes leaves our loved ones in the position of needing assistance in order to remain at home.  Click here for information that provides guidance on determining what those needs might be and how to get started.

Senior Safety

Are you or a loved one a senior and concerned about safety?  Click here for more information about our "graying population" and safety from the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults.

Staying Well in Tough Times

Even in the best of times, many of us are too busy juggling work, school, family, and social activities to take good care of ourselves. In tough economic times, you may be feeling that pinch even more. Poor diet, little exercise, high stress – the cumulative effect can take an enormous toll on your health. 

Medical Emergency Plans for Christ Church

ImageChrist Church is a large church with over 1500 people present for worship each Sunday morning.  What if a medical emergency, such as a heart attack, stroke, or cardiac arrest, occured on Sunday morning?  Would that person receive the prompt, effective assistance needed to protect their life?  

Tired? Can't Sleep?

Tired? Can't sleep? If you suffer from insomnia or any other sleep related issues check out the suggestions in the following table:

Medication Disposal

Prescription Drugs: In the Trash? Down the Drain? What's the Safest Way to Dispose of Unused Meds?

Domestic Violence Facts:

• Only 1 in 10 domestic violence incidents are reported
• An estimated 2,500 domestic violence incidents are reported each year in Hamilton County , the tip of the iceberg.
• About 52% of all assaults in Hamilton County are domestic violence related
• According to the U.S. Department of Justice, between 1998 and 2002: Of the almost 3.5 million violent crimes committed against family members, 49% of these were crimes against spouses. 84% of spouse abuse victims were females, and 86% of victims of dating partner abuse were female. Males were perpetrators of 83% of spouse murderers and 75% of dating partner murderers

New Health Care Law

In an effort to keep our congregation informed the Parish Nurses would like to share some information on the New Health Care Laws.  Click here for information on the latest Health Care Law changes. 

5 Common Eye Myths

How much do you know about general eye care?  Is it fact or fiction?  Here are 5 common myths and the true facts about them.

 

Pastoral Care

Please contact the church office at 892-9363 if you are hospitalized, have day surgery, or would simply like a home pastoral visit. Many times we do not find out about a pastoral need until it is long past. And remember – hospitals do not call churches to let us know you are there.

8645 E. Brainerd Rd. Chattanooga, TN 37421 
423-892-9363