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To learn how toget involved email
Myrna Mattos
Health
Ministries Coordinator |
“Carry
each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of
Christ”. Galatians 6:2
Our purpose is
to promote wholistic health among NEPC members
and their families by caring for the physical, emotional and spiritual
needs of each individual. A team of
volunteers, both
health professionals and laity, visit the sick, homebound, and those in
nursing homes to offer encouragement and support, assist in accessing
needed resources, and find hope and healing through the love and care
of
the body of Christ. Health promotion and
advocacy is also
a major focus of the ministry to assist members to maintain health and
thereby participate fully in service to the Lord.
Emergency
Response Team - Trained rescuers (CPR and
Automated External Defibrillator trained) are on-call during all
worship
services on Sundays to respond to any emergency. Team members
carry
beepers and are on-call for a specific worship service. Health
professionals are designated to assist in this ministry. |
Care Team Network -
This ministry provides individuals or
families with a team of volunteers who are dedicated to providing care
in an organized way during a crisis situation or long term illness.
Health Education/Health Screening
- Health care providers volunteer to provide blood pressure screening
during Wednesday evening activities; flu shots are administered
annually; a Health Fair is held every other year; health consultations
are available by appointment.
Home and Nursing Home Visitation Teams
- This ministry pairs volunteers who have a heart for seniors and the
homebound along with the gifts of encouragement and visitation to
minister by visiting these individuals on a regular basis, offering
encouragement, and conveying any special needs to staff.
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