Health & Prevention

Category: Priority #1: Prevention

Falls are one of the biggest risks to the health and independence of aging adults. NCBAM helps keep aging adults on their feet and in their homes by working directly with North Carolina Baptists to

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As part of its ongoing initiative, “Priority #1: Prevention,” North Carolina Baptist Aging Ministry (NCBAM) has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Insurance – Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to reduce accidental death and...read on

At the NC Office of State Fire Marshal, Injury Prevention Division we are always looking for partners to help reduce the number of unintentional injuries and deaths to NC citizens. We are so excited about our new partnership with North...read on

Last night I received one of those dreaded phone calls. “Two volunteer fire departments have been dispatched to your parents’ home,” my cousin tells me. I already know - no one is home. My family is safe, but what about their home. I quickly...read on

“Have you been around anyone who is sick?” the doctor asked. Let’s see I’ve been to church, family gatherings, shopping, and a few meetings, so I’m sure somewhere someone in one of those groups was probably sick. This time of year, it’s hard...read on