Author: Dr. Shannon Amos
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Why this month matters Domestic violence—physical, emotional, psychological, or financial abuse—thrives in silence. Awareness opens doors to safety. What doctors say Health professionals routinely screen for intimate partner violence, document injuries, and connect patients with safety resources. If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services. Create a safety plan Declaration: Abuse has no…
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September is Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month
Why This Month Matters Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) causes red blood cells to become sickle-shaped, leading to anemia, pain, and complications. This month raises awareness, supports research, and honors those living with SCD. What Doctors Say Therapy, Counseling, and Yearly Physicals How Families & Churches Can Help Declaration: “The blood of Jesus covers me; wisdom,…
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September is Pain Awareness Month
Why This Month Matters Chronic pain affects millions. This month highlights compassion, science, and comprehensive care for those who live with it daily. What Doctors Say About Pain Care The Cannabis Oil (CBD) Conversation Steps Forward Declaration: “God’s grace meets me in my pain. I am more than this diagnosis; wisdom and healing are at…
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September is Suicide Awareness Month
Why This Month Matters Suicide is a preventable public health crisis. In 2023, over 49,000 lives were lost to suicide in the U.S. Every loss leaves families and communities deeply impacted. What Doctors Say Therapy, Counseling, and Yearly Physicals What You Can Do Today Declaration: “My life is a gift from God. I am needed,…
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September is National Recovery Month
Why This Month Matters National Recovery Month (est. 1989) honors the strength of people in recovery, highlights evidence-based treatment, and celebrates providers and communities who make recovery possible. What Doctors Say The Role of Therapy, Counseling, and Yearly Physicals Steps Forward Declaration: “By God’s grace, I am not my past. I am healing, I am…
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Still Born, Still Alive: Hope Beyond the Pain of Loss
💔 A Pain Too Deep for Words The loss of a baby through stillbirth is one of the most heartbreaking experiences any parent can face. It feels like a cruel interruption—a life that ended before it began, dreams that vanished before they had time to grow. The questions can be overwhelming: Why did this happen?…
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Health and Wellness: Understanding A1C, Yearly Physicals, and Diabetes Care
🩺 Why Health & Wellness Matters Taking care of your health is more than just reacting when you feel sick—it’s about prevention, awareness, and long-term wellness. For many communities, especially African Americans, certain health risks such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease are more common. But with education, proactive care, and consistency, many…
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Grace to Say No: How Teens Can Win Against Temptation
🚨 The Struggle is Real Let’s be honest—being a teenager today isn’t easy.Everywhere you look—school, social media, music, TV—there’s pressure: Whether it’s sex, drugs, alcohol, or peer pressure, temptation is shouting for your attention. But here’s the truth: you don’t have to give in. God’s grace gives you the power to say NO. 📖 What…
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Uprooting the Spirit of Bitterness and Ceasing from Operating in a Critical Spirit
In an age where offense spreads faster than truth and criticism is celebrated more than compassion, the church is being called back to a posture of grace, healing, and humility. Hidden beneath many of our relational breakdowns, church divisions, and emotional battles lies something deeper — the spirit of bitterness and a critical spirit. These…
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Grace to Heal: Finding Hope After Domestic Violence
Domestic violence leaves scars that go far beyond the surface. It shatters trust, steals joy, and can leave survivors feeling trapped, ashamed, and forgotten. But here’s the truth: God never intended for love to hurt. Abuse is not love, and violence is never God’s will. For every person who has endured this hidden pain, the…
