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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.
Please
note that public activities in the
church building have been suspended
until further notice due to current
health advisories. Exception:
Monthly Foot Clinic, 2nd Wed ea month,
with limited number of appointments to
allow proper distancing. Please
call 905-884-1072 to reserve.
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, September 28,
2019 @ 9:00am
Topic: Emergency
Plans - Are you prepared?
Speaker: Hurania Melgar, Title and
Agency in Richmond Hill
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Lunch
and Learn Dates:
Date:
September 25, 2019
Topic: Bone Health
- All Men & Women need Strong
Bones - Part 1
Speaker: Nicole
Kats, R.N.
Date: October
23, 2019
Topic: Bone Health - All Men
& Women need Strong Bones -
Part 2
Speaker: Nicole Kats, R.N.
Date: November
27, 2019
Topic:
Emergency Preparedness - Are you
Prepared:
Speaker: Sean
Bertieff, Community
Emergency Management York
Region
Date: January
22, 2020
Topic: Medical
Cannabis - Is it an Effective
Treatment option for the Elderly
Population?
Speaker: Dana Zenobio, Eductor,
Natural Care Group, Toronto
Date:
February 26, 2020
Topic: The
Wholeness of Mind, Body &
Spirit
Speaker: Carol Rose Kudelka,
Parish Nurse, People's Church,
Toronto
Date: March 25,
2020 CANCELLED
Topic: Loneliness &
Aging
Speaker: Carol Rose Kudelka,
Parish Nurse, People's Church,
Toronto
Date: April
22, 2020 CANCELLED
Topic: The Art
of Doodling - Finding Relaxation
in Art
Speaker: Debbie King, Art
Enthusiast, Toronto
Senior
Spa Day & Wellness Fair: CANCELLED
Date:
May 13, 2020
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.rh@gmail.com
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