Myers Health Cabinet
Healthy Together: Body, Mind, & Soul
We are excited to announce that the 2026 Walk for Wellness will be held on Saturday, 10/3, from 11am-1pm, at Myers Memorial UMC. This event is a fundraiser for Cancer Services of Gaston County in memory of Rev. Henry A. Justice, and a platform to spotlight multiple wellness vendors in the community.
Would you like to help with this fun and impactful event? We are currently looking for some additional committee members for the planning committee to assist with tasks such as:
• Plan and organize the children’s activities at the event.
• Work on communications and advertising in the community.
• Research food trucks with (at least semi) healthy options and secure them for the event.
• Work with Kathryn on fundraising and soliciting sponsors.
• Plan and organize the children’s activities at the event.
• Work on communications and advertising in the community.
• Research food trucks with (at least semi) healthy options and secure them for the event.
• Work with Kathryn on fundraising and soliciting sponsors.
If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please take this brief committee survey.
And be sure to save the date on your calendar for the Walk for Wellness –
October 3rd from 11am-1pm!
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• Work with Allison on the Survivor Ceremony.
• and more!
Say to him: ‘Long life to you! Good health to you and your household! And good health to all that is yours!’
1 Samuel 25:6
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I have heartburn, medically referred to as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or dyspepsia. Let me share with you the 15 foods that stimulate heartburn…all of which I like! So, unfortunately all the good things to eat increase heartburn, but by trying to minimize some of these foods, you can reduce your severity or incidence of GERD.
Bob McCullen, MD, Myers Health Cabinet Member
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