What is a Parish Nurse?
The Parish Nurse is a registered professional nurse who serves the congregation by offering preventive information and education, with a focus on health promotion and physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The parish nurses have been to special training sessions and have become certified.
The Parish Nurse serves as Educator, Health Counselor, Referral Source, and Health Advocate.
The Parish Nurse does not...
- ...provide hands-on-care other than blood pressure screening and minor first aid.
- ... replace the care of a physician or other health care provider, home health agency, hospice, therapist, social worker, or pastor.
Who might need a Parish Nurse?
Would you like a one-on-one consultation such as a blood pressure screening or discussion about a medical condition such as diabetes or a review of your medications? See the parish nurse during office hours or give a parish nurse a call.
Would you like a visit from a parish nurse? After returning home from the hospital or other situation that we might assess and make a referral (remember we do not replace home health nursing or give hands on care).
Would you like to participate in one of the health screenings? Watch the Sunday bulletins, monthly newsletters, and bulletin board in the Narthex.
Do you have a question about a diagnosis, lab test, or other medical issue? Contact a parish nurse.
Would you like a class or service to be provided? Contact a parish nurse.
Do you have a problem that affects your physical, emotional, or spiritual well-being? Contact a parish nurse.
Mission Statement
The mission of Parish Nursing is the integration of the practice of faith with the practice of nursing to promote and nurture health, wellness, and healing within the congregation.
Scriptural Basis:
For I will restore health to you and heal you of your wounds, says the Lord.Jeremiah 30:17a
He sent them to preach the kingdom of God and to heal the sick.Luke 9:2
Services
- Screenings
- Blood Pressure taken the first Sunday of each month from 9:30-10:15 am and Thursdays from 9-11:00 am during OASIS sessions.
- Glaucoma
- Hearing
- Cholesterol and Blood Glucose
- Periodic Health Fairs
- Health Promotion:
- Monthly Newsletter Page
- Weekly Bulletin Announcements
- Bulletin Board
- Classes
- Walkers Club
- Support Groups
- One-on one Office Hours:
- Contact a Parish Nurse for an appointment.
- Referral:
- Community resources
- Health literature and brochures
- Computer search on health topics
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Confidential Phone Contact:
- 706-745-2073 Ext. 24
- Walker's Club
We are "Walking the Appalachian Trail on a Map" . For every mile you actually walk, you will get credit for 50 miles on the map. You can walk at the park, in your neighborhood, or on your tread mill. Just be sure to measure your mileage with a car or otherwise to be accurate. You can start any time. Turn in your mileage to A.G. Sherman. Come join us!
Who are the Nurses?
Jackie Franklin 706-745-1877
Sharon Willits 706-835-1895
Bambi Wooten 706-745-9402
VOLUNTEERS: We welcome both professional and lay volunteers! Call 706-745-2073 ext 24 to volunteer. You can also email the Parish Nurse office.
Health Cabinet
The Health Cabinet is a church committee that advises and supports the Parish Nurse Ministry. It consists of both lay and medical professionals, and meets quarterly. If you are interested in serving on this church committee, please contact a Parish Nurse or the current chairperson.
Chairman: Tonia Albright
Bowron, Margie
Browning, John
Dunham, Lee
Eubanks, Jim
Franklin, Jackie
Jordan, James
Piper, Barbara
Sherman, A.G.
Ruth Twedt
Willits, Sharon
Wood, Peggy
Wooten, Bambi