Mission
The Health and Wellness Committee is integrated by parish nurses committed to the wellness of the person not only physically but also the mind and spirit. This committee finds ways to bridge gaps in care with a strong health promotion and illness prevention emphasis. Also, the committee works towards keeping parishioners of all ages well, to educate them, to advocate for them, and to care for them.
What do Faith Community Nurses offer in a congregation?
Nurses offer both understanding of health conditions and prevention.
On health nurses offer help to people of all ages understand their health conditions and medications (service opportunities will be offered for specific health issues). Also, nurses are good on offering preventive advise regarding common health concerns. It is possible for individuals to learn to support and fortify their bodies, modifying emotions and enhancing spiritual practices to prevent or alter a response to disease.
Responsibilities
A. Integrator of Faith and Health
In all activities and contacts, the faith nurse strives to promote the understanding of faith and health.
B. Health Educator
Promotes an atmosphere where individuals of all ages, through a variety of educational activities, explores the relationship between values, attitudes, life style, and health.
C. Referral Agent
Providing resources within and outside the parish.
Qualifications
Need to be an active RN
Libby Stripling
Judy Goldthorp