2014 H.O.P.E. Week Health Initiative PassportKay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center • Exhibit Hall C

(unless otherwise noted) (Updated May 20, 2014)

Monday, June 16, 20148:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Health Fair Exhibits Area Open10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Health Screenings: American Kidney Fund3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Annual National H.O.P.E. Health Forum: “Mobilizing the Faith Community” Location: Convention Center C4 Ballroom

Tuesday, June 17, 20148:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. H.O.P.E. Training Courses (see page 2)8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Health Fair Exhibits Area Open10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Health Screenings: American Kidney FundNoon – 1:30 p.m. American Heart Association/H.O.P.E. Health Leadership Luncheon featuring gospel recording artist Brian Courtney Wilson Location: Convention Center D2 Elm Fork (Ticketed Event)

Wednesday, June 18, 20148:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. H.O.P.E. Training Courses (see page 2)8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Health Fair Exhibits Area Open10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Health Screenings: American Kidney FundNoon – 1:00 p.m. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Resources & Funding Forum: Dr. Renard Murray, Regional Administrator Location: Convention Center D2 Elm Fork1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. H.O.P.E. Vendors’ Roundtable Location: Convention Center D2 Elm ForkNoon – 4:30 p.m. American Kidney Fund Kidney Action Day Location:DallasCityHallPlaza•1500MarillaStreet

Thursday, June 19, 20148:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. H.O.P.E. Training Courses (see page 2)8:00 a.m. – Noon Health Fair Exhibits Area Open

Friday, June 20, 20148:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. H.O.P.E. Training Courses (see page 2)

Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. Dr. Julius Scruggs, President

Dr. Calvin McKinney, General Secretary

109th Annual Session of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education

“Solidarity with the Savior” Dallas, TX · June 16-20, 2014

Dr. George W. Waddles, Sr., Congress President Dr. Elliott Cuff, Congress Dean

Dr. Doretha Johnson, General Secretary Dr. Michael O. Minor, Special Assistant to the President – Health Initiative

www.facebook.com/NBCUSAHOPE

2014 H.O.P.E. Week Health Initiative Passport Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Exhibit Hall C

(unless otherwise noted) (Updated May 20, 2014)

Monday, June 17, 2014 8:00 am – 5:00 p.m. Health Fair Exhibits Area Open 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m. Health Screenings: American Kidney Fund 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Annual National H.O.P.E. Health Forum:

“Mobilizing the Faith Community” (C4 Ballroom)

Tuesday, June 18, 2014 8:00 – 10:00 am H.O.P.E. Training Courses (See page 2.) 8:00 am – 5:00 p.m. Health Fair Exhibits Area Open 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m. Health Screenings: American Kidney Fund Noon – 1:30 p.m. American Heart Association/H.O.P.E. Health

Leadership Luncheon featuring gospel recording artist Brian Courtney Wilson D2 Elm Forum (Ticket Only)

Wednesday, June 19, 2014 8:00 – 10:00 am H.O.P.E. Training Courses (See page 2.) 8:00 am – 5:00 p.m. Health Fair Exhibits Area Open 10:00 am – 4:00 p.m. Health Screenings: American Kidney Fund Noon – 1:00 p.m. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

Resources & Funding Forum: Dr. Renard Murray, Regional Administrator (D2 Elm Forum)

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. H.O.P.E. Vendors’ Roundtable (D2 Elm Forum) Noon – 4:30 p.m. American Kidney Fund Kidney Action Day (Dallas

City Hall Plaza; 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX)

Thursday, June 20, 2014 8:00 – 10:00 am H.O.P.E. Training Courses (See page 2.) 8:00 – Noon Health Fair Exhibits Area Open

Friday, June 21, 2014 8:00 – 10:00 am H.O.P.E. Training Courses (See page 2.)

109th Annual Session of the National Baptist Congress of Christian Education“Solidarity with the Savior” • Dallas, TX · June 16-20, 2014

Dr. George W. Waddles, Sr., Congress President Dr. Elliott Cuff, Congress DeanDr. Doretha Johnson, General Secretary Dr. Michael O. Minor

Special Assistant to the President – Health Initiativewww.facebook.com/NBCUSAHOPE

Auxiliary to the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc.Dr.JuliusScruggs,President•Dr.CalvinMcKinney,GeneralSecretary

H.O.P.E. Training CoursesCourse B – NBCUSA Certified Health Ministry Ambassador© (CHMA) Instructor: Pastor Dexter G. MoragneLocation: Convention Center - A122/A123 This course is open to those just beginning in congregational health ministry. Topics covered include: Why?, What?, and How? of starting a health ministry.

Course C – Certified Health Ministry Promoter (CHMP)Instructor: Minister Stacey BottomsLocation: Convention Center - A130/A131 This course is open to students who have completed Course B or with special permission of the H.O.P.E. Training InstituteDirector. Topics covered include: What Is Health Promotion? and How Do You Identify Partners and Resources from Various Community Sectors? Note: Course completers will also be certified to teach the NBCUSA CHMA training courses at the state and local levels.

Course D – Congregational Health Leader Instructor: Pastor Bernard MontgomeryLocation: Convention Center - A135/A136This course is open to students who have completed Course C or with special permission of the H.O.P.E. Training Institute Director. Topics covered include: How Do You Use Prayer as an Intervention? and How Do We Engage in Advocacy? Note: Course completers will also be certified to teach the NBCUSA CHMA and CHMP training classes at the state and local levels.

Exhibitors The National Baptist Congress of Christian Education Health and Wellness Initiative is a collaborative effort of National Baptist churches, medical professionals, and health related organizations committed to health outreach and prevention education (H.O.P.E.).

African American Network Against Alzheimer’s – the nation’s first and only national network of African Ameri-cans committed to mobilizing communities to achieve the goal of finding a treatment or cure for Alzheimer’s by 2020.

American Cancer Society – a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

American Diabetes Association – dedicated to preventing and curing diabetes and to improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

American Heart Association/American Stroke Association – The American Heart Association/American Stroke/Association is dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke through a key faith based initiative – EmPowered To Serve. Please join the community to learn more at http://empoweredtoserve.heart.org/home.

American Kidney Fund – combats kidney disease through direct financial support to patients in need, health education, and prevention efforts.

Appliance Therapy Group – through its SMILE Foundation assists dentists in developing the techniques and skills necessary to integrate Appliance Therapy into their practices.

Easter Seals – provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work, and play in our communities.

Ezra House Consulting – a progressive Christian firm that focuses on the intersection of faith and health with regard to HIV/AIDS, mental health and substance abuse.

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) – administers several critical programs: Medicare, Medicaid, the EHR Incentive Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace implemented under the Affordable Care Act. Visit CMS’ exhibit to learn about these programs and speak with a CMS spokesperson. Also visit our websites at www.cms.gov and www.healthcare.gov.

New Hope-Baton Rouge/Alabama H.O.P.E. Health Network/Rising Sun Usher Federation of Northwest Mississippi and H.O.P.E. Ministry – a Tri-State health ministry collaborative committed to empowering local congregations to incorporate health and wellness.

National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated H.O.P.E. HHS Partnership – part of the NBCUSA Federal Faith-Based Initiative, is the Convention’s liaison to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

National USA Foundation – the philanthropic arm of the NBCUSA.

Printing costs covered by the “Bridging the Gap in Opportunities Summit” August 21-22, 2014, Bethel Baptist Church-Birmingham; Dr. Tommie L. Lewis Host and Chair. Agenda includes Affordable Healthcare 101, Access to Private and Public Funds, Health Ambassador Training, Medicaid Expansion, My Brother’s Keeper, and Youth Summer Meals. Go to www.bethelprattcity.org for details and registration information.

H.O.P.E. Training Courses Course B. NBCUSA Certified Health Ministry Ambassador© (CHMA) - Pastor Dexter G. Moragne, Instructor, Convention Center A122/A123. This course is open to those just beginning in congregational health ministry. Topics covered include: Why?, What?, and How? of starting a health ministry.

Course C. Certified Health Ministry Promoter (CHMP) – Minister Stacey Bottoms, Instructor, Convention Center A130/A131. This course is open to students who have completed Course B or with special permission of the H.O.P.E. Training Institute Director. Topics covered include: What Is Health Promotion? and How Do You Identify Partners and Resources from Various Community Sectors? Note: Course completers will also be certified to teach the NBCUSA CHMA training courses at the state and local levels.

Course D. Congregational Health Leader – Pastor Bernard Montgomery, Instructor, Convention Center A135/A136. This course is open to students who have completed Course C or with special permission of the H.O.P.E. Training Institute Director. Topics covered include: How Do You Use Prayer as an Intervention? and How Do We Engage in Advocacy? Note: Course completers will also be certified to teach the NBCUSA CHMA and CHMP training classes at the state and local levels.

National Baptist Congress H.O.P.E. Team Dr. Michael O. Minor, Special Assistant – Health Initiative,

hope@nationalbaptist.com, (901) 826-8355 Pastor Bernard Montgomery, Director, H.O.P.E. Training Institute,

bjcmont@bellsouth.net, (901) 603-0762 Ms. Loretta Miller, Director, National H.O.P.E. Network Coordinating Council

Dr. Brandi Franklin, Director, Resource and Research Team Ms. Evelyn Mason, National Health Fair Director

Ms. Fannie Fair, Assistant National Health Fair Director Ms. Jacqueline Bain, Taste Test Sunday Coordinator

Ms. Joyce Little, RN, FCN, Coordinator, Faith Community Nurse Network Ms. Minnie Wilkinson, HMA, Coordinator, Lay Health Ministry Network

Pastor Dexter Moragne, Minister Stacey Bottoms, and Minister Geraldine Moore, Training Instructors

Volunteers: Ms. Anise Jefferson, Dr. Dessie Levy, Ms. Doris Lassiter

The National Baptist Congress H.O.P.E. Initiative is a member of the National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities;

United States Department of Health & Human Services Office of Minority Health.

Exhibitors (as of May 22, 2014) The National Baptist Congress of Christian Education Health and

Wellness Initiative is a collaborative effort of National Baptist churches, medical professionals, and health related organizations committed to health

outreach and prevention education (H.O.P.E.). The African American Network against Alzheimer's is the nation's first and only national network of African Americans committed to mobilizing communities to achieve the goal of finding a treatment or cure for Alzheimer's by 2020. The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. The American Diabetes Association is dedicated to preventing and curing diabetes and to improving the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association is dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke through a number of national initiatives and state and local affiliates. The American Kidney Fund combats kidney disease through direct financial support to patients in need, health education, and prevention efforts. Appliance Therapy Group through its SMILE Foundation assists dentists in developing the techniques and skills necessary to integrate Appliance Therapy into their practices. Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work, and play in our communities. Ezra House Consulting is a progressive Christian firm that focuses on the intersection of faith and health with regard to HIV/AIDS, mental health and substance abuse. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) administers several critical programs: Medicare, Medicaid, the EHR Incentive Program, and the Health Insurance Marketplace implemented under the Affordable Care Act. Visit CMS' exhibit to learn about these programs and speak with a CMS spokesperson. Also visit our websites at www.cms.gov and www.healthcare.gov New Hope-Baton Rouge/Alabama H.O.P.E. Health Network/Rising Sun Usher Federation of Northwest Mississippi and H.O.P.E. Ministry is a Tri-State health ministry collaborative committed to empowering local congregations to incorporate health and wellness. National Baptist Convention, USA, Incorporated H.O.P.E. HHS Partnership, part of the NBCUSA Federal Faith-Based Initiative, is the Convention’s liaison to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. National USA Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the NBCUSA. The Reliv Kalogris Foundation mission is to Nourish Our World bringing health and hope to thousands of people in need worldwide.

National Baptist Congress H.O.P.E. Team

Dr. Michael O. Minor Pastor Bernard Montgomery, Special Assistant – Health Initiative Director, H.O.P.E. Training Institutehope@nationalbaptist.com•901.826.8355 bjcmont@bellsouth.net•901.603.0762

Ms. Loretta Miller, Director, National H.O.P.E. Network Coordinating CouncilDr. Brandi Franklin, Director, Resource and Research Team Ms. Evelyn Mason, National Health Fair DirectorMs. Fannie Fair, Assistant National Health Fair Director Ms. Jacqueline Bain, Taste Test Sunday Coordinator

Ms. Joyce Little, RN, FCN, Coordinator, Faith Community Nurse NetworkMs. Minnie Wilkinson, HMA, Coordinator, Lay Health Ministry Network

Training Instructors: Pastor Dexter Moragne, Minister Stacey Bottoms, Minister Geraldine MooreVolunteers: Ms. Anise Jefferson, Dr. Dessie Levy, Ms. Doris Lassiter

The National Baptist Congress H.O.P.E. Initiative is a member of the National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities; United States Department of Health & Human Services Office of Minority Health