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The parish nurse was created as a ministry through an understanding that the church has a role in healing, which has been recognized since the early days of Christianity.

The very nature of the church is to be a healing community with a holistic approach of recognizing health as encompassing body, mind, and spirit.

Marcia works closely with the Pastoral Care Committee to visit members who are in long term care, hospitalized, or home-bound.

Our Parish Nurse, Marcia B. Heyser, R.N.

November brings snow and ice and with snow and ice we get stuck in our houses and apartments more than we would like. As your parish nurse, I

How your Parish Nurse can help you

always have the hope that I can make your life a little brighter and fuller, if you would just let me know how I can help.

I think a parish nurse ministry is one of the best kept secrets. This specialty, recognized by the American Nurses
Association, is new and fast growing, with more than 10,000 nurses practicing in the U.S. and Canada. Here are a few ways in which parish nurses can assist you.

You may have a health concern, a new diagnosis, a serious illness, or a desire to improve your health. I can sometimes help build a bridge of support between you and your doctor, your family, and your faith community, LPC.

A parish nurse is your friend in health care. He or she is a health professional who has years of experience in health care.

A parish nurse can help you in times of illness. A serious illness can be terribly frightening. Your parish nurse can spend time with you to assist you in understanding what is happening. You may need further assistance from the health care community, and he or she can help put you in touch with those folks.

When it comes to health promotion, your parish nurse can help you to encourage healthy choices. Last month we looked at dressing on a budget, cooking healthfully, and taking care of ourselves in the flu season, including H1N1 flu information.

Ask a parish nurse for help. You know how to find me. Call me at home or call the church office.

A special thank you to all who helped on the fashion show for Wednesday Night Ministries. Mike Madich made me a DVD so I can enjoy the event now that I am home.

I wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. Remember, if you have an extra chair at your table, invite a church member, friend, or neighbor to join you around your table. Winter and holidays can be very lonely.

In Christ's Work,
Marcia B. Heyser, RN
Parish Nurse