- In the Spirit of Health
The In The Spirit of Health program is tailored for faith-based organizations and provides information you can use to help your congregation reduce their risk for cancer.
The In The Spirit of Health program is tailored for faith-based organizations and provides information you can use to help your congregation reduce their risk for cancer.
The program includes printed materials, which are also published online, plus additional resources posted below. These resources are a quick and easy way to include health messaging during services and other worship gatherings.
If you would like to join the In The Spirit of Health program or online distribution list, please email Community@MDAnderson.org or call 713-792-3363.
Use the materials below at your health ministry meetings and in your services. Links can also be shared in your email communications or on your social platforms.
Printed & Digital Materials
Topic: Prostate cancer screening
- He overcame prostate cancer for his loved ones
English - African American audiences
English - Hispanic audiences
Spanish - Hispanic audiences - Coloring page - Soccer
English | Spanish - Faith Without Works resources
Olus Holder, Cancer Survivor, Executive Pastor Fallbrook Church
Topic: Colorectal cancer awareness
- Losing a cousin to colorectal cancer saved his life
English - African American audiences - Colorectal cancer taught me to listen to my body
English - Hispanic audiences | Spanish - Hispanic audiences - Coloring page - physical activity
English | Spanish - Faith Without Works resources
- Recipe: Lentil and veggie enchilada casserole
- Video: How portion control can help you maintain a healthy weight
- Article: What is a colonoscopy: Your questions, answered
- Infographic: 5 healthy swaps
Cancer survivor, Abigail Pardo with her husband
Topic: Men’s health and oral cancer
- Oral cancer survivor: How I reclaimed my faith
English - African American audiences
English - Hispanic audiences
Spanish - Hispanic audiences - Coloring page - healthy eating
English | Spanish - Faith Without Works resources
D. Ivan Young, Ph.D., oral cancer survivor and coach
Topic: Breast cancer
- Breast cancer survivor's perseverance through prayer
English - African American audiences - Daughter's persistence shows importance of not delaying cancer screenings
English - Hispanic audiences | Spanish - Hispanic audiences
- Coloring page - English | Spanish
- Faith Without Works resources
- Challenge: Take the Healthy10 Challenge
- Video: Your first mammogram: What to expect
- Article: 5 foods and drinks linked to cancer
- Infographic: Breast cancer: Know your family history
English | Spanish
Judy Garcia with her mother, Maria
Topic: Genetic testing and family medical history
- Who needs genetic testing for cancer?
English - African American audiences
English - Hispanic audiences
Spanish - Hispanic audiences - Coloring page - English | Spanish
- Faith Withouth Works resources
- Family chart: Fill out the chart on page two in the links above titled "Who needs genetic testing for cancer?"
- Article: FAQs gentic testing and counseling
- Infographic: Know your family history
Around 5-10% of cancers are inherited
Topic: Skin cancer
- Stage IV melanoma survivor: Dark skin won’t protect you from skin cancer
English - African American audiences
English - Hispanic audiences
Spanish - Hispanic audiences - Coloring page - summer fun
English | Spanish - Faith Without Works resources
- Infomation card:
English - How to spot skin cancer | Spanish - How to spot skin cancer - Article: Skin color and skin cancer: 3 things to know
- Infomation card:
Melanoma survivor Juanita Taylor
Topic: Survivorship
- Celebrating cancer survivors through cancerversaries
English - African American audiences
English - Hispanic audiences
Spanish - Hispanic audiences - Coloring page - Celebrate good health
English | Spanish - Faith Without Works resources
- Web resources: Life After Cancer for Survivors
- Healthy living program: Active Living After Cancer
A cancerversary is a day of celebration for someone who has experienced cancer
Topic: Caregivers
- Taking care of yourselves this holiday season
English - African American audiences
English - Hispanic audiences
Spanish - Hispanic audiences - Coloring page - Take care of yourself
English | Spanish - Faith Without Works resources
- Supporting a Loved One: A Resource for Caregivers
Navigating the holiday season as a caregiver
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