Parish Nursing is an Interdenominational Program, which reclaims the spiritual dimension of nursing care providing a holistic approach to patient care. Here at Sequoyah HillsPresbyterian Church, our parish nurse
- works with the Senior Adults;
- visits the sick, homebound, hospitalized, and those living in nursing home/assistedliving facilities;
- utilizes a large phone ministry;
- arranges health fairs;
- provides speakers for Stephen Ministers continuing education;
- coordinates the monthly Church and Community Luncheon;
- schedules Medic Blood Drives;
- organizes Flu Shot Campaigns;
- provides monthly Blood Pressure Screenings;
- provides CPR training;
- has esatablished Tai Chi classes for both beginning and continuing students to improvebalance, strength, and reduce stress for all ages.
- Began an interactive handwashing campaign for SHEEP students in grades 3-6created a medical equipment closet providing wheelchairs, walkers, bedside commodes, shower chairs to those in need.
- Helped form and participates in the Health and Wholeness Committee, which infusesthe concept of healthy practices into all aspects of the church.