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Health
Ministry
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Emphasizes the
wholeness of body, mind and
spirit!
Parish Nurse: Linda
Alldred-Johnson
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The
Health Ministry is working, together
with the Parish Nurse, to promote,
plan and support activities that
address the health care needs of our
congregation and surrounding
community. The Health Ministry
emphasizes the wholeness of body, mind
and spirit in congregations and
communities.
A Parish Nurse is an RN who
is called to a health and healing
ministry. As a staff member, the
PN is committed to ongoing theological
reflection and education, working with
clergy, the congregation and
community.
Some of the Parish Nurse
functions are:
- Integration of faith and
health
- Personal health and faith
counselor
- Advocate and referral
resource
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We, at
St. Matthew's, are fortunate to have Linda
Alldred-Johnson as our Parish Nurse.
Working with the support of the Health
Ministry, she has planned many educational
(Prostrate Cancer Awareness, Arthritis
Self-Management, Medicine Cabinet Sweep),
physical (walk-a-thons, yoga, exercise
groups) and faith events (Care for the
Care Givers, Christian Care Giving).
This began as a pilot project which we
trust will continue as a part of the
ministry that St. Matthew's offers.
Related work on Flu Avoidance and
Emergency Preparedness have sprung from
this work as well.
We believe strongly in the need for this
ministry - both in our church and in our
community. Please read the Parish
Nurse newsletter
that was published in 2006 for details of
the history of this ministry.
Events
being planned :
- Lunch & Learn —
seminar on health issue on the
4th Wednesday of the month
- Breakfast series
— Educational breakfast
sessions planned. These
will be held at the church on
a Saturday morning from 9-11
am. Watch the church
bulletin for dates and
topics. The talks at
these sessions will be
provided by leading physicians
in our community.
Ongoing Events:
- Blood Pressure
Clinics.....4th Sunday of the
month
- Foot Care
Clinic....2nd Wednesday
of the month, except
August. Foot Care is
provided by trained nurses and
receipts are provided.
Cost is $35 at clinic and $50
for home visit. Please
call the church office to book
appointment.
- Health Cabinet Meetings
- Check with the church office
for dates
- Prayer Shawl Ministry
Meetings - Check with the
church office for dates
Breakfast Series Dates:
Date:
Saturday, November 24,
2018 @ 9:00am
Topic: 5 Common
Myths that Lead You to Believe
You're Over Past Hurts..That Might
Keep You Stuck Without Knowing
Speaker: Paul Meschino, Doctor of
Chiropractic and Founder of "Live
Your Beswt Life with Dr. Paul
Meschino"
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Lunch
and Learn Dates:
Date:
September 26, 2018
Topic: Relationship
between Stress and Nutrition and
How it Affects Your Health
Speaker: Sonia
Smith, Nutritionist and Wellness
Coach
Date: October
24, 2018
Topic: The
Relationship between Nutrition and
Dental Health
Speaker: Sonia
Smith, Nutritionist and
Wellness Coach
Date: November
28, 2018
Topic:
Supporting Yoru Immune System
ghrough Nutrition to Improve Your
Health in the Winter Months
Speaker:
Rosemary Mele, Homeopathic
Practitioner
Daniella Curis, Holistic
Nutritionist
Date: January
23, 2019
Topic: 35 Years
of Hope and Healing - Your
Community Hospice offers a lot
more than you think
Speaker: Heidi Bonner, Executive
Director and the Hope House Team
Date:
February 27, 2019
Topic: How to
Eat Healthy on a Budget
Speaker: Sonia Smith,
Nutritionist and Wellness Coach
Date: March 27,
2019
Topic: Cooking for One Tips
with Chef Antonio
Speaker: Chef Antonio
Date: April
24, 2019
Topic: The
Story of Stone Soup and it's
Relevancy Today
Speaker: Sonia Smith and St.
Matthew's Health Ministry Team
Senior
Spa Day & Wellness Fair:
Date:
May 15, 2019
Time:
12noon - 3:00pm
Topic: A Passport for Seniors on
TIPS for Healthy Living
This is a fun filled event that
provides an opportunity to improve
your individual health of mind,
body and spirit through new
learning. There will be
resource information from the
experts, mini treatments, door
prizes and give-aways.
Cost: Free
Refreshments: light
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Please
call
the church office at (905) 884-3606 if we
can assist you in any way. Please
call the church office to book
appointments at least one week in advance,
if possible.
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To
Contact us:
333 Crosby Avenue, Richmond Hill
ON L4C 2R5
(Crosby Ave. is between Bayview Ave.
and Yonge St. north of Major MacKenzie Ave.)
Phone: 905-884-3606
Email: st.matthewsuc@on.aibn.com
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