Parish Nurse Program - Questions and Answers

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What is the Parish Health Ministries Program?

• A program that fosters health, healing and caring consistent with the church's mission
• Implemented through the Parish Nurse
• Focuses on
  health promotion
  illness prevention
  helping individuals in self-care responsibility
  
• Relates to
  persons of all ages
  families
  persons in their own homes
  persons in care settings

Who is the Parish Nurse?

• A registered nurse
• Bachelor's degree education
• Parish Nurse Training completed
• Committed to the healing mission of the church and holistically oriented

Who can use the Parish Health Program?

• Members of St. Anthony Park Lutheran Church
• Non-members

What is the cost of using this program?

• No charge

What is the role of the Parish Nurse at St Anthony Park Lutheran Church?

• Health Educator
• Personal Health Counselor
• Teacher of volunteers
• Interpreter of the close relationship between faith and health
• Works in partnership with the pastors, health professionals and social support systems

When and Where is the Parish Nurse available?

• Available Sunday momings
• To make appointment for individual contacts, call 651-647-0371
• Office hours each Wednesday in Church Office.

Examples of Parish Health Programs

• Services for Healing and Prayer - More Information
• Discussions relating to
  stress management
  blood-pressure screening
  living wills / advanced directives
• Support to individuals with loss and grief issues
• presence and prayer during times of crisis as well as celebration
• Referrals to support services relating to
  family issues
  parenting
  life span changes
  caring for older parents
  health crises
• encouragement for healthy daily living through
  exercise
  healthy nutrition
  spiritual growth
• Help individuals to take responsibility for daily living with emphasis on
  wellness
  healing
  the whole person

Articles from the Parish Nurses

• Some Articles that have appeared in the SAPLC Communicator.

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