Parish Nurses

Call 952-985-7365 to leave a voicemail for a parish nurse to contact you.

Lori Henke, RN		Pat Drake, RN
Sharon Mertz, RN		Rose Mahlum, RN
Cher Nelson, RN		Becky Wilken, RN

Parish nurses intend to be a knowledgeable caring presence to you in your health/faith life. Whether this is in your home, at church, at the coffee shop or on the phone. If the parish nurse doesn’t know the answer to your question directly, she generally knows who will know and can give you that information. 

Confidentiality All communications and conversations between the Parish Nurse and members will be treated in a confidential manner consistent with standards of nursing and pastoral care. No information will be divulged to staff, congregation, family, or other health care professionals without the express consent of the member.

As a health advocate the parish nurse… can help individuals develop their “List of questions” for their physician or multiple physicians/caregivers.

…can assist a member in knowing what paperwork is needed in preparing a Medical Durable Power of Attorney, and/or preparing Last Wishes—the personalized planning of one’s own funeral.

…can help you find what Home Care or Palliative Care or Hospice Care is associated with your doctors’ clinic.

…For the sandwich generation, they can help a congregational member define a plan of action and inquiry  for a geographically distant aging parent or relative—or even one close by.

…promotes and advocates health and environmental issues at the local and legislative level.

…can help you to find information about free or low cost medication or health services.

…is prepared and flexible in providing health advocacy to all members of the congregation—whether members are in their teen years, their young and middle adulthood life, or in their senior years. No one is outside of the parish nurses’ care or concern.

Health & Wellness

In 2010, we will explore each of the six aspects of our spiritual well-being beginning with our Physical Well-being. When we care for our bodies and our surroundings, we become energized and equipped to nurture our relationships with our family, friends, congregations and community!

• Physical Well-being     

• Social-Interpersonal Well-being

Stretch & Pray
Stretching, focused breathing and prayer can help reduce muscle tightness and improve core strength and flexibility.

Update: As of April 5, 2011, Stretch & Pray has been cancelled for the remainder of the school year and will resume in the fall with details to be announced. 

SOTV Running Group
From beginning joggers to experienced runners: a weekly Saturday morning group. Contact Pastor Randy Brandt with questions and interest: randy.brandt@sotv.org.

Links
Addiction Resource Weblinks   
Medical/Disablity Transportation Resources   www.minnesotahelp.info         
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