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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:
November 19, 2016 @
9:00am
Topic: Wills, Power
of Attorney & Estates
Speaker: Les Kotzer, Lawyer,
Author & Songwriter
Date:
March 11, 2017 9:00 -
11:00am
Topic: Are Near
Death Experiences for Real?
Speaker: Dr. Paul Meschino,
DC
A Heart Healthy Breakfast will be
served.
There will be a freewill
offering.
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Lunch
and Learn Dates:
Date:
September 28, 2016
Topic: What is T.I.P.S.
(The Integrated Partners for
Seniors) and how can it help me?
Speakers: Gina
Moore, TIPS and Debra Sayewich,
Spectrun Health Care
Date: October
26, 2016
Topic: Principles
of Successful Aging
Date: November
23, 2016
Topic: Signs
and Symptoms of Stroke
Date: January
25, 2017
Topic: Pain
Relief
Speaker: Ehab Mekhail,
Pharmacist, People’s Choice
Pharmacy
Luncheon provided by Four Elms
Retirement
Date:
February 22, 2017
Topic: Vitamins
& Natural Supplements to
Improve your health and enhance
your wellbeing
Speaker: Rosemary Mele, Down to
Earth
Luncheon provided by Richview
Manor
Date: March 22,
2017
Topic: The Health
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Speaker: Lori Stoness, Registered
Massage Therapist
Luncheon provided by Amica
@Thornhill
Date: April
26, 2017
Topic:
Relaxation Yoga and Presentation
Presentation by: Ranjith from
Priya Yoga & Pilates Studio
Luncheon and speaker sponsored by
Delmanor Richmond Hill
Senior
Spa Day & Wellness Fair:
Date:
May 17, 2017, 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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