| 1509 S. Santa Fe, Salina, KS 67401 785-825-9505 |
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| 1509 S. Santa Fe, Salina, KS 67401 785-825-9505 |
| 1509 S. Santa Fe, Salina, KS 67401 785-825-9505 |
| What is parish nursing? Velma Howie RN Parish nursing/faith community nursing/health ministry is a non- medical, holistic model of caring for people within the faith community. It is designed to promote wellness and improved holistic health to congregational members. Registered nurses lead multi¬disciplinary teams as trusted providers of health education and prevention services. The philosophy of parish nursing embraces the historic roots of professional nursing without direct medical care. The roles of the parish nurse include: • Integrator of faith and health In all activities and contacts, the parish nurse seeks to promote the understanding of the relationship between faith and health. • Personal health counselor Discusses health issues and problems with individuals; makes home, hospital, and nursing home visits as needed. • Health educator Provides educational programs to the congregation. • Referral agent and liaison with congregational and community resources Finding resources within the congregation and the community and making appropriate referrals to support and improve the member's quality of life. • Health advocate or navigator Assist congregation members in finding their way through the healthcare systems. • Develop support groups Facilitates the development of support groups for members of the faith community and people from the external community. • Facilitator of volunteers Recruits, coordinates, and resources volunteers within the congregation to serve in various health ministries. |
AREA RESOURCES
- Ashby House (temporary shelter for homeless families)
785-826-4935 - Central Kansas Foundation (Substance Abuse Services)
785-825-6224 - Central Kansas Mental Health Center 785-823-6322
- Child Advocacy and Parenting Services (CAPS) 785-825-6624
- City Go (Transportation) 785-826-1583 (www.salinacitygo.com)
- Commission on Aging, Senior Center 785-827-9818
- Consumer Credit Counseling Services 785-827-6731
- Domestic Violence Assoc. of Central Kansas (DVACK)
785-827-5862, 1-800-874-1499 - Emergency Aid-Food Bank 785-827-7111
- Heartland Early Education/Head Start 785-309-5000
- Prairie Land Food (minimal cost) 1-800-298-1989 or 785-825-5270
- Saline Co. Health Department 785-826-6600
- Salina AA 1-800-410-2560 or 785-820-1745
- Salina Family Health & Dental Care Center (minimal cost)
785-825-7251 or 785-452-4001 - Salina Housing Authority 785-827-0441
- Stat Emergency Care 785-827-6453
- Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-8255 or 1-800-799-4889
| University United Methodist Church Health and Wellness committee would like to invite parishioners to take part in the West CONFERENCE “Walk to Jerusalem” challenge 2012, “Walking as the Body of Christ.” January 15-April 15, 2012 Kansas Area United Methodists are going to get moving. Go to the conference website. For West, www.kswestumc.org How to log in your steps and miles! Click on: ● Ministries ● Health and Wellness ● Walk Challenge From there, simply create an account with a password you can remember. Once created, click on “Join a Challenge.” Select your conference and your church. There are extra fliers around the church explaining the conference project, please take one and join. It is 6759 miles from Wichita to Jerusalem. Velma RN Parish Nurse |