Healthcare Ministry

"Heal me, Oh Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved: for though art my praise."  Jeremiah 17:14

The Health Care Ministry of the West Oakland Missionary Baptist Church (WOMBC) assists Church members and their families in exploring nutrition and fitness options that will guide the way to total health and wellness.

Current initiatives sponsored by the Healthcare Ministry include, but are not limited to:

• Monthly Blood Pressure Screening
• Meal Planning – Assistance with planning meals that are tailored to meet nutritional requirements for a variety of diseases (Hypertension, Diabetes, High Cholesterol)
• Disease Management – Assistance with identifying warning signs of various diseases and illnesses
• Doctor’s Visit Preparation - Assistance with preparing questions to ask your Doctor or Nursing staff during office visits.
• Doctor’s Visit Preparation - Assistance with preparing a list of things to report to your Doctor or Nursing staff.
• Medication Management - The Health Care Ministry is available via email at [email protected] to answer questions regarding prescription medicines.

In addition to the initiatives listed above, members of the Healthcare Ministry are available in the sanctuary during worship service on an as needed and rotating basis.

The Health Care Ministry welcomes all persons who are interested in responding to the health and wellness needs of God’s people.  If you believe this ministry would be a great fit for you, please see the Chairperson for more information.