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Health Ministries News

Beatitudes Center D.O.A.R.

(Developing Older Adult Resources)

Nurse and Health Ministries Network

Volume 9, Issue 2                                                                                                            March/April 2004

  Newsletter of the: 

Nurse & Health Ministries Network

 555 West Glendale Ave.

Phoenix , AZ   85021

Phone: (602) 274-5022

Fax: (602) 274-6793

Email: nmn@centerdoar.org

 

 

Note from the Director

As we celebrate Spring it is a joy to celebrate the continued growth of parish nursing and health ministry programs. We just completed our annual Parish Nurse Basic Preparation Course at Spirit in the Desert Lutheran Retreat Center. We had 16 wonderful women attend the week long program to help prepare them for parish nurse ministry.

Existing parish nurses also continue to grow in their roles and their ministries. A special workshop presented by Eloise Cole and sponsored by Hansen Mortuary, “Utilizing Expressive Techniques and Storytelling For Processing Loss”  was a very enriching program for all who attended. We are grateful for their gift to us.

We had our first simultaneous East and West Spiritual Days of Renewal. This structure was chosen based on input from the parish nurses. It is awesome to witness the spiritual beauty that radiates from the men and women who do this ministry. We felt honored to be with them for this time.

Plans for our upcoming Celebration Luncheon in May are underway. This year the date is Wednesday, May 19, 2004. The Beatitudes Campus will again host our lunch. We hope you will be able to join us.

The Nurse & Health Ministries Network is supported by the generosity of many people. A large portion of our budget is funded through financial  grants. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our grantors. Their commitment to our community and financial support of Nurse & Health Ministries Network testifies to the beneficial work of parish nursing and congregational health programs.  We would not be able to do what we do without them. Our thanks and appreciation go to our generous grantors for this year: BHHS Legacy Foundation, Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust and the Area Agency on Aging, Region One. It is through their financial support, community donations and the generosity of Center D.O.A.R. that we are able to continue our mission: "Nurse & Health Ministries Network assists congregations, health institutions, nurses and lay people of all faiths in developing and maintaining effective parish nurse and health ministry programs.  Established in 1994, we are a community-based network that serves as a resource and provides ongoing consultation, education and peer support throughout Arizona to promote health in mind, body, and spirit."  We are very grateful to all who make our mission come alive.

 Blessings, Sandy Somers, RN, MS

 

Information Overview

This section highlights some of the information we glean from parish nurses, health cabinets, healthcare institutions, community organizations, newsletters, conferences and periodicals. If you would like more information about any of these resources, please call us at (602) 274-5022.

Updated WHO/ISH Hypertension Guidelines

Medscape has some interesting and helpful information regarding the guidelines from the World Health Organization and the International Society of Hypertension. These guidelines are aimed at a global audience and are similar to the US hypertension guidelines. You can view the article at: http://www.medscape.com/viewprogram/3005_pnt

 Maintaining Weight Loss

The health literature is abundant with the importance of maintaining a healthy weight. The array of diets to be found are equally as plentiful. The National Weight Control Registry includes nearly 3000 individuals who have maintained at least a 30 pound weight loss for a period of at least one year. Walking is the most frequently cited physical activity performed by those registered with the NWCR. For more information and some helpful links about this topic, visit their web site at: http://www.lifespan.org/services/bmed/wt_loss/ nwcr/links.htm

Labyrinths

Labyrinths have a long history in Christian churches as a tool for meditation and prayer. To find out more about labyrinths and where they are located in Arizona you can visit: www.veriditas.net . St. Barnabus Episcopal Church, the Franciscan Renewal Center, Trinity Cathedral and Via de Cristo United Methodist Church house some of the Valley's labyrinths.  The parish nurses experienced a labyrinth with stations at our Day of Renewal on the east side. The 17 x 23 foot labyrinth is on canvas and is available for check-out from the Nurse and Health Ministries Network. Please contact Sandy at (602) 274-5022 for more information.

National Guideline Clearinghouse

This is "is a comprehensive database of evidence-based clinical practice guidelines and related documents produced by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in partnership with the American Medical Association (AMA) and the American Association of Health Plans-Health Insurance Association of America (AAHP-HIAA)." They have a wealth of information on their web site:http://guidelines.gov

 

Congregational/Community Events

(If you would like to announce events or support groups, please let us know and we will assist in spreading the word, as space allows.)

Parish Nurse Positions

There are currently four congregations in locations throughout the Valley that have openings for a licensed RN to work as a parish nurse. A parish nurse functions within a faith community promoting health in mind, body and spirit. Specific job requirements are available upon request. Please contact Sandy Somers at 602-274-5022 for more information.

The Many Faces of Grief

A six-week series of educational lectures offered in a support group setting at First United Methodist Church, 5510 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, Thursday evenings, 7-9pm. April 15-May 20, 2004. For more information, please contact Robin Spencer, parish nurse at 602.263.5013.

Body Image, The Pressure to Meet Others'Expectations

A seminar for women of all ages, St. Anthony on the Desert Episcopal Church, Scottsdale, Saturday, April 17, 2004, 9-12:30, Laura Lawless, Miss Arizona 2002, Lisa Kandall, Registered Dietician and Rev. Dr.Cheryl Cumbee, Executive Director, Faith Counseling Center. Call 480-451-7792 for reservations.

 Celebrating Public Health

The Arizona Public Health Association Spring Conference is Thursday, April 15-Friday, April 16, 2004 at Fiesta Inn, Tempe, AZ. Online registration and a downloadable brochure are available at www.azpha.org.

 ASU’s College of Nursing, MS/MPH Spring Lecture Series Presents: Kaye W. Bender, RN, PhD, FAAN, Dean of the School of Nursing, University of Mississippi, “Who Will Keep the Public Healthy”, Wednesday, April 14, 2004,RECEPTION:    4:30p.m.-5:00p.m. LECTURE: 5:00p.m.-6:00p.m., ASU Main Campus, University Club South Room, RSVP by Friday, April 9 to Norma at (480) 727-7817 or via email: norma.valenzuela@asu.edu

Health Sciences Education on End-of-Life Care.

The UA Health Sciences Phoenix Campus will host this seminar to advance health sciences education on end-of-life care. It features the viewing of the video “Wit” followed by trained facilitators leading interprofessional small group discussions to give participants the chance to react to the film and discuss its important themes. Fri., April 16, 1:30 – 5 p.m.,UA Health Sciences Phoenix Campus. For more information or to register, please call (602) 631-6558.  The program is free of charge, but participants must pre-register due to limited seating. 

Building Strong Bones for a Lifetime

Bonebuilders is a cooperative education program to help women of all ages reduce their risks of developing osteoporosis.  The next training session will be Apri 23 & 30, Foothills Branch Library in Glendale. For an application or more information, call the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension at 470-8086, ext. 316 or check out www.bonebuilders.org on the web.  The two day training is $50 for volunteers and $100 for individuals who do not plan on volunteering, but are interested in learning more about osteoporosis.

Grief & Loss Retreat

Sheila Ringgold Marchetta, MA, Sr. Connie Madden, PBVM, Mauro Pando, MC and Fr. Rusty Shaughnessy, OFM, June 25-27, 2004, Franciscan Renewal Center, register online at: www.thecasa.org or call: 480.948.7460.

Health Ministries Association's (HMA) Annual Conference

The HMA is the national professional organization for people involved in parish nursing and health ministry. This year HMA's 15th Annual Conference will be held July 1 - 4, 2004, in Seattle, Washington. You can learn more about them and register for the conference online at their website: www.hmassoc.org, or call them at: 800.280.9919.

Eighteenth Annual Westberg Parish Nurse Symposium "Parish Nursing a Growing Garden of Ministries". September 29 - October 01, 2004, St. Louis, Missouri http://ipnrc.parishnurses.org/west2003.phtml

 

Upcoming Support Groups

Parish nurses, health cabinet members, social workers, clergy and people interested in health ministry have an opportunity to meet together to learn about community resources, receive continuing education, celebrate their ministry successes and share problems unique to promoting health and wellness in a congregational setting. N&HMN-sponsored peer support groups meet each month and you are welcome to attend any and all support groups.

East Valley – 2nd Wednesday

April 14, 2004, 12:00-2:00pm

Bring Your Brown Bag Lunch

12:00-12:15 Prayer, Lunch, & Fellowship

12:15-12:30 Debbie Bodinet, In Home Care

  12:30-12:45 Troy Olhausen  Diabetic Discount 

           (He will provide meters and strips to the    

                parish nurses who are present.)   

  12:45-2:00   Jill Bartlett  Braille and Talking Books Library 

Place: King of Glory Lutheran Church, 2085 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282   (South side of Southern, West of the 101)

Karen Hernandez, Parish Nurse contact:  (480) 838-0477

 

Central Valley - 3rd Wednesday

April 21, 2004, 12:00-2:00pm

Bring Your Brown Bag Lunch

12:00-12:30 Prayer, Lunch, & Fellowship

12:30-12:45 Cherie Scott, Baptist Village

12:45-1:30    Barb Volk-Craft, Hospice of the Valley, Health Care                    Decisions and Outreach Program         

Place: Church of the  Beatitudes

555 W. Glendale Ave., Phoenix, AZ  85021

(SE corner 7th Ave & Glendale)

Sandy Somers & Rose Coulter contacts:  (602) 274-5022

 

West Valley - 4th Wednesday

April 28, 2004, 12:00-1:30pm

Bring Your Brown Bag Lunch

12:00-12:30 Prayer, Lunch, & Fellowship

12:30-12:45 Cherie Scott, Baptist Village

  12:45-1:30   Tammy Trulove, Financial   

                       Service Consultant

                    “Everything you need to know       

                    about family financial planning.”

Place:American Lutheran Church of Sun City

17200 Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, AZ 85273

(North of Bell Rd., west of 99th Ave.)

Pam Lenhart contact person:(623) 974-2512

 

 

Upcoming events

Upcoming events

April 23, 2004

"The 3 R's of Joyful Aging: Life Review, Reframing, & Release" Barbara Shovers & Su Petersen, Certified Sage-ing Leaders  9a.m.-4p.m.*

 

May 19, 2004

Celebration Luncheon, The Beatitudes Campus*

 

October 20, 2004

"Enriching the Called"

Annual Parish Nurse & Health Ministries Conference. Beatitudes Center D.O.A.R.*

  *Please call (602) 274-5022 to register, for more information or a brochure.

 

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