Hi , I'm Liz Neterval! Many have not heard of a Parish Nurse.  What do I do? 

I am a Registered nurse, helping church members and the community to balance the health care system with spirituality. I am considered a member of the church program staff and attend weekly staff meetings. My ministry falls under Congregational Life.

Referrals 

• Pastoral care

• Mental health and community agencies

• Hospice and home health

• Specialists

• Web sites

Equipment

• Medical equipment, such as wheel chairs, canes, walkers, seat elevators, are available for loan.  See me or the church office for use as there is arelease to sign.

• First aid kits and AED are maintained.

Education

• Web page, this web page is updated monthly with the latest information or topics.

• Newsletter 4-6 times a year a news letter comes out to mom in the congregation, on parenting and health topics.

• Information is provided on the bulliten board , in the News and Views and on the weekly enews letter sent out by the church.

•  Church groups receive education on a varity of topied

• Speakers are broght on to address groups.

• Individual experiencing a new diagnosis can receive informaiton.

•  Books are available in the Health minsitreis office and various pamplets are vailable there also.  I work with Christain eduacation to procure education media for the library on topics such as greif, parenting and elder care.

Programming

• Coordinate/schudule  flu shots, blood drives, classes and training.

• Yearly Valentine dinners where started as a way for couples to gather and strenghen their convantent to each other.

Contact me with your questions or concerns!