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Parish health ministry functions as a referral and
resource service within a church community. Wellness
is the primary goal of the ministry. The role of the
local church is to promote health care, not provide
health care. Parish health ministry is a visible means
of identifying God's love within the community.
- The aging and the lonely.
- Geographical and distance challenges in receiving
health care, assistance and support.
- Needs of youth and young adults.
- Health and safety issues related to farming.
- Hospital and home visitation
- Blood-pressure screening
- Bereavement classes
- Support groups
- Parenting classes
- Services of healing and prayer
- Seminars on aging
- Advanced directives
- Stress management
- Weight control
- CPR
For more information, contact:
Charlotte Halverson, RN, BSN
Parish Health Coordinator at Mercy Medical Center
(563) 589-8111 or (800) 637-2920
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