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Church of the Sacred Heart PARISH HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM MISSION STATEMENT The
Parish Health and Wellness Program is a health care ministry of the Church which
encourages individual's physical, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being in
the context of their relationship to God, family, and neighbor.
PARISH HEALTH & WELLNESS PROGRAM The Parish Health & Wellness Program is coordinated by a registered nurse who has been prepared in holistic ministry and is committed to promoting the healing process of Jesus. The parish nurse is available to lead or address health related programs stressing wellness. The Parish Health & Wellness Committee meets regularly as a standing committee of the Outreach Program under leadership of the Pastoral Minister. It helps design programs and activities to meet demonstrated needs, keeping in mind the holistic philosophy of health care. Committee members include people representing medicine, nursing, social work, health care and a cross section of the parish membership. Contact Annette Jesh or Betty Turck at 251-8115.
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BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Brochures
are available in the back of the church for those who wish to learn more about
their Blood Pressure: What it means, Why it should be checked, What to do if it
is high. If your Blood Pressure is over 135/85, monthly screening is
recommended. If your diastolic (bottom number) is above 100, we will
recommend you notify your Doctor. We can make home appointments to check your Blood Pressure
also. Call the parish office at 251-8115.
HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVES Health Care Directives (formerly Living Will), contains information about the Health Care Directive Document by which you can appoint someone to make decisions about health care, organ donation, funeral arrangements, and other health issues that may come up when you are unable to make decisions yourself. Power of Attorney is a written authorization for someone to handle property or financial matters for you, in whatever way you want. Fact sheets on both of these topics and the booklet, Probate & Planning, with explanations and official forms, from the office of Attorney General Mike Hatch, are in this packet which is available in the pamphlet rack in church, or by calling Carla Kreger, below. Also, anyone over the age of 60 qualifies for free services through a grant to get help to set Health Care Directives and Power of Attorney from St. Cloud Area Legal Services. Call Carla Krueger at 253-0121. FREE appointments to learn more about how to set up Health Care Directives can be made by calling St. Cloud Area Legal Services at 253-0131. Appointments can be made on the 2nd Thursday of each month at Whitney Senior Center or at the downtown office on Tuesdays (830 W ST. Germain).
These telephone numbers and Websites can be of general help with healthcare information and local and other resources. To get answers to questions on County services such as Medical Assistance, Food Stamps, WIC, KIDS Tracking Program, immunization clinics and other county services:
Services
Available For State Health Services: For National Health Services:
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