Rev. Ray Howell, senior minister at First Baptist Church, Lexington, asks why should the business community care about FaithHealthNC? In an article, An Idea Whose Time Has Come, in the Lexington Dispatch, Howell answers his own question: first of all, it’s wellness. With most disease being preventable, Howell says “the best way to deal with the healthcare crisis is to stay healthy.”

FaithHealthNC focuses on healthy lifestyles—making wise choices in diet and nutrition, exercising, avoiding harmful habits such as smoking. It also stresses the importance of timely health screenings. Keeping a check on blood pressure and cholesterol, having routine blood work, mammograms and colonoscopies may save your life

Other reasons for businesses to engage with FaithHealthNC include “access to relevant information” and networking with institutions to help your employees with their health.

On May 20, the Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a forum on FaithHealthNC and the business community.