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Health Ministries News
Beatitudes Center D.O.A.R.
(Developing Older Adult Resources)
Nurse and Health Ministries Network
Volume 8, Issue 1 January/February 2003
Newsletter of the:
Nurse & Health Ministries Network
Phone:
(602) 274-5022
Fax:
(602) 274-6793
Email: nmn@centerdoar.org
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Note from the Director
“What do you want? Is what you are doing getting you what you want? If not, you need to change what you are doing. “ These are questions a professor taught in a Reality Therapy class I took in Graduate School. Reality Therapy is a cognitive approach to counseling that I did not necessarily espouse, although, I continue to find these questions helpful when I look at aspects of my life that I would like to be different. As we move into 2003, it is a good time to examine what we would like to be different in the new year. Such as: Spiritually – What do I want?- To live a faith-filled life - Am I taking time for prayer, meditation, discernment? Physically – What do I want?- To be healthy and fit - Am I watching what I eat and getting exercise? Emotionally – What do I want?- To be emotionally healthy -Do I nurture those relationships that are life-giving? Do I limit my “yes’s” to maintain a healthy balance? We know there are many things we cannot control, but for those areas of your life you can control, I hope 2003 is a year where you get what you want.
Blessings, Sandy Somers, RN, MS
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A Grateful HeartRose Coulter, RNAssistant Director That uninvited houseguest called the almighty respiratory flu bug decided to camp out at my home last week. In between sleeping, coughing, and chicken noodle soup, God graced me with reflective time. I can be so caught up in the everyday doing of tasks, commitments, and meetings, that I loose sight of being in the moment and being grateful for all of the blessings I am given so freely. I was reminded of the manna in Exodus and how the people grumbled and complained and forgot how blessed they were to receive the manna every day that was sufficient to meet their needs. As I read the story I can easily criticize them in their grumbling against God but how often am I guilty of complaining and do not serve with a grateful heart. How often do I not live in the present moment. I fail to be grateful for the everyday workings of my own body until it is not working properly. How grateful I am for the return of strength and health. As a nation we reflect on the loss of life of astronauts, as they were so close to home in a routine mission that many of us are not even tuned in to until disaster strikes. We again become mindful and we are grateful for the protection that surrounds each of us every day with or without our acknowledgment. I offer this word gratitude to you. Perhaps you can take a few moments to reflect, own, and embrace the manna in your life. I am reminded of Psalm 100. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name. For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations. With gratitude, Rose |
Information Overview
This section highlights some of the information we glean from parish nurses, community organizations, newsletters and periodicals.
Presbyterian Health Ministries
“Charged to provide health awareness and resources for individual Presbyterians,
congregations and governing bodies in support of the ministry of health, healing and wholeness, Health Ministries USA has developed and produced a variety of useful health related programs and resources.”
http://www.pcusa.org/health/usa/
National Alcohol Screening Day (NASD)
NASD takes place on April 10, 2003. Approximately 14 million people, or 7.4 % of the adult population, meet the diagnostic criteria for alcohol abuse or alcoholism. NASD’s education and screening provide an effective way for the adult population to understand how alcohol may affect one’s health and to prevent their progression to alcohol abuse or dependence. For more information contact: Screening for Mental Health, Inc., One Washington Street, Suite 304, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481-1706
phone: 800-253-7658 www.mentalhealthscreening.org
Walk Everyday Live Longer (W.E.L.L.)
Be Active. Live Longer. Walk Everyday Live Longer (W.E.L.L.) Arizona is a FREE statewide program for adults between the ages of 50-64 who are interested in increasing their physical activity through walking. During this 5-week program, a facilitator will meet with your established group or assist you with organizing a walking group at your location. Facilitation is available in both English and Spanish. This is a space-limited study sponsored by the Arizona Department of Health Services and Arizona State University. Contact Alaina Liu, 602-506-5783, days.
Bone Builder Training
The Bone Builders program is a partnership
between the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Arizona Osteoporosis Coalition, and many other local organizations around the state to help women reduce their risks of developing osteoporosis. Volunteer to be a Bone Builder in your workplace, your church or community. The next 12 hour training session will be Friday, March 21 from 1 PM-4:30 PM and Saturday, March 22 from 8:30 AM - 4 PM. For an application or more information, call the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension at 470-8086, ext. 316 or download the application from the www.bonebuilders.org. Registration is $50 payable to the University of Arizona. Scholarships are available.
Fall Prevention
Fall Prevention Conference White Paper- excellent, comprehensive resource from the State of California on fall prevention. Visit www.archstone.org
Be Prepared for Bio/Chemical Events
Maricopa County Health Dept. has prepared wallet-sized information cards with steps to take in case of a suspected bio/chemical event. The steps include: “Stay home & close windows & doors, turn off heat, air conditioning, evaporative (swamp) coolers, have a battery powered radio, listen to news radio for specific instructions, if you are ill, call your health care provider or If you have a life-threatening situation, call 911, have a family disaster plan and survival kit in place, do not stockpile or take antibiotics unless directed, to report suspicious activity call Dept. of Public Safety (602) 223-2680. To obtain these cards in English & Spanish, or for more information, call (602) 506-1040 or visit www.maricopa.gov.more
Take Care of Your Liver
The February 2003 Medical Essay Supplement to Mayo Clinic Health Letter features information about Your Liver. They recommend “avoiding certain herbs & certain vitamins in high doses – Kave, comfrey, chaparral, jin bu huan, kombucha tea, pennyroyal and scullcap all may be toxic to the liver/ High doses of vitamins E, K – and especially vitamins A and D – also may be harmful.”
Visit the HMA website: www.healthministriesassociation.org
Or call 1-800-280-9919 to find out more information about HMA’s annual conference, June 19-22 in King of Prussia, PA, entitled “Making a Difference through Health Ministry.
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.)
America Moves
April 3-4, 2003 , Sheraton Mesa Hotel and Convention Center, Mesa, AZ. America Moves will help you create communities that invite physical activity. The focus of the conference is to provide both education and a forum for dialogue - to forge partnerships to solve the epidemic of physical inactivity. To request a conference registration packet, please send your mailing address to: mdecindis@mag.maricopa.gov.
Sacred Art of Dying
A comprehensive program to educate caregivers who deal with death and dying in their professional and personal lives. It is a National Certification Program to be held at the Franciscan Renewal Center, Paradise Valley, AZ, February 21, 22 2003. For more information contact 480-948-7460 or 800-356-3247, email: casa@thecasa.org, web site: www.thecasa.org.
The Mid-Life Challenges of Women
Education and group support may be two keys for getting through peri-menopause, menopause and beyond. First United Methodist Church, 5510 North Central Ave, Phoenix, will host opportunities to learn and share from some experts in the field. For additional information, please contact Robin Spencer, RN at 602.263.5013 ext 107. Held at 7pm, some upcoming dates & topics include: 3/17, Franklin Loffer, M.D. -physiological changes, treatments and research, 3/31, - discussion about signs, symtoms and coping, 4/10, Kathleen Fry, M.D - physiological changes and options & 4/21 ,Gary Kriege, pastoral counselor - dialogue for Men Understanding Women Facing Mid-Life Challenges and vice-versa.
Upcoming Support Groups
Parish nurses, health cabinet members, chaplains 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 providing health and wellness in a congregational setting.
Three NMN-sponsored peer support groups meet
each month and you are welcome to attend any and all support groups.
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East Valley Wed. 2/12/03 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Brown Bag Lunch
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12:00-12:15 Networking
12:15:12:30pm Calders-Phoenix, Guio Barela Care At Home
12:30-1:45 Dr. Tom Ritchie Chinese Medicine
Place: King of Glory, 2085 E. Southern Ave. Tempe (W of 101) |
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Central Valley Wed. 2/19/03 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Brown Bag Lunch
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12:00-12:30 Networking
12:30-12:45pm: Mark Heindell, SocialWorks-Assisted living placement
12:45-1:30pm:“Journaling for yourself and your parishioners” Dosia Carlson
Place: Church of the Beatitudes 555 W. Glendale Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85021 (SE corner 7th Ave & Glendale) |
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West Valley Wed. 2/26/03 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch provided by Alterra Sterling House
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12:00-12:30:Networking12:30-1pm: Diabetes Update, Gloria King, Dietician Educator
1-1:30pm:Tour of facility
Place: Alterra Sterling House, 8989 W. Greenbrian Dr. Peoria, AZ 85382 (623)-583-1704 (1 block north of Bell off 91st Ave., SE corner) |
February 14, 2003
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Focus on Intimacy and Aging Conference, Phoenix Airport Marriott, Phoenix*
March 2, 2003
22nd Annual Benefit Concert & Silent Auction, featuring trumpet player Jesse McGuire and Sudanese Voices United Church of the Beatitudes *
May 3- 9, 2003
Basic Preparation Program for Parish Nurses, Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, Carefree *
May 9 – 11, 2003
Spiritual Life through Journaling, Retreat led by Dr. Dosia Carlson at Picture Rock Retreat Center, Tucson
*Please call (602) 274-5022 to register, for more information or a brochure.