Alleluia!
Health Ministry
Parish Nurse Program
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WHAT ARE THE GOALS OF THE PARISH NURSE PROGRAM AND HEALTH TASK FORCE?
Personal Health Counselor:
The Parish Nurse advocates for individuals by discussing health concerns and offering knowledge of health options while supporting individuals as they make choices to meet their health needs.
Pastoral Partner:
In collaboration with the Pastors and staff, the parish nurse participates in the ongoing transformation of the faith community into a source of health and healing.
Referral Service:
The Parish Nurse serves as a liaison between the church and community resources.
Health Education:
The Parish Nurse collaborating with the Health Task Force provides information for the church community through bulletin boards, seminars, group support, and health screening activities.
Facilitator & Resource:
The Parish Nurse identifies health and wellness needs within the faith community, collaborating with the Health Task Force to coordinate health resources.
WHO IS THE PARISH NURSE AT ALLELUIA!?
Gloria Henderson, MS, RN, is the Parish nurse for Alleluia! Lutheran Church. A graduate of Northwestern University and the University of Illinois at Chicago, she has been a professor at UIC. Currently Professor Emerita, she continues teaching a wholistic health sequence. She has engaged in a special educational program for parish nursing and is associated with the Central DuPage Health Parish Nurse Program.
Gloria is a warm individual, skilled in the art of caring. Professional and well-qualified, she is ready to treat you as a whole person, taking into account your physical, emotional and spiritual well being with confidentiality.
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Reflect God’s love through professional caring, prayer, and confidentiality
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Health education: Bulletin board
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Monthly blood pressure screening
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Hospital visits, Home visits, Nursing Home visits
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CPR/AED training
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Develop support groups that meet the needs of the church community
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Work closely with other ministries, such as Prayer Ministry, the Baby Blessings Ministry, Elizabeth Ministry, Prayer Shawl Ministry
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Annual flu shot clinic
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Preschool health consultant
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Religious education projects
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Resource referral information
WHEN SHOULD I CONTACT THE PARISH NURSE?
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With health questions
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Upon admission to or discharge from the hospital
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Upon birth of a baby
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When recovering from illness/surgery
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For support in coping with chronic illness or support for the caregiver of one with chronic illness
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At the time of bereavement
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When in need of medical referralsor resources
WHAT IS PARISH NURSING?
Parish Nursing is a program that focuses on wholistic concepts of health care and the belief that health involves the integration of body, mind and spirit.
The Alleluia! Health Task Force in collaboration with the pastors and the church leadership, supports the Parish Nurse Program in an effort to positively impact the health status of the church community. The Task Force is composed of volunteers who are interested in a wholistic approach to health care.
HOW DO I CONTACT OUR PARISH NURSE?
The Health Ministry and Parish Nurse office is adjacent to the upper level Gathering Area in Room #248.
Our Parish Nurse, Gloria Henderson can be reached at her church office at 630-904-3311 x246.
You may also email Gloria at GHenderson@alleluialutheran.org