

Health Congregational Nursing Ministry
The Health & Congregational Nursing Ministry of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church promotes wholistic health and wellness of mind, body and spirit by providing information, education, and offering health-related activities on the following: nutrition, exercise, rest, chronic disease management, managing stress, emotional health, work life balance, and spiritual health. Congregational nursing consists of Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) who are passionate about sharing their spiritual gifts, skills and talents in ministry, promoting wholistic health.
Key Health Awareness Campaigns in JUNE
June 2026 features a wide range of health awareness observances, including Men’s Health Month, Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, PTSD Awareness Month, and several condition-specific awareness campaigns.
Men’s Health Month: Encourages men to take proactive steps toward physical and mental well-being, including preventive care and regular checkups, with Men’s Health Week observed June 14–21, 2026.
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Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Focuses on education, early detection, and support for individuals and families affected by cognitive decline.
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PTSD Awareness Month: Promotes understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder and access to care.
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National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month: Raises awareness about chronic migraine and headache disorders.
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National Scleroderma Awareness Month: Highlights public and medical awareness of scleroderma, a chronic connective tissue disease.
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Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month: Educates the public about this chronic neuromuscular disease.
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National Aphasia Awareness Month: Supports awareness for people with aphasia, a language disorder.
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National Congenital Cytomegalovirus Awareness Month: Educates about risks of congenital CMV infection.
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National Employee Wellness Month: Encourages workplace wellness initiatives.
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Cataract Awareness Month: Promotes education on causes, symptoms, and treatment of cataracts.
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Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month: Emphasizes brain health and caregiver support.