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Mission Statement:
Believing that our bodies are God's temples,
we aim to promote spiritual, physical, mental, and social health
within our congregation,
our community and our world. |
Blood Pressure Checks
Blood Pressure Clinic every second Sunday of the Month will be held in the Fellowship Hall in a screened off area, and in between church services. Hypertension, better known as high blood pressure, is the force of blood pushing against blood vessel walls. There are several categories of blood pressure, including:
- NORMAL: less than 120/80s
- PREHYPERTENSION: 120/80 -139/80-89
- STAGE 1 hypertension: 140/90- 159/99
- STAGE 2 hypertension: 160 and above /100 and above
Important reasons to consult your physician and have yur blood pressure checked regulary is because hypertension can damage the heart and blood vessels leading to:
- Stroke
- Heart failure
- Heart attack
- Kidney failure
- Vision problems
Support Groups
Widow Support Group
Any new widow or those who have coped well and want to share and support others are welcome. The group will meet the first Monday of each month. Call Lyla, 825-1147.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
This group is for people living with mood disorders. Family members are welcome. 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays at Central Kansas Foundation, 1805 S. Ohio. Enter through the north door. 827-2646
Depression Support Group
6:30 p.m., first and third Tuesdays at the First Baptist Church of Salina, 843 Lewis. 785-536-4335.
New Options Mental Health Program
For people wanting to learn more about depression and anxiety, stress and self-esteem. 5-6 p.m., Wednesdays, Salina Regional Health Center Penn Campus, 139 N. Penn, New Options group room. Contact Phil Flanders, 452-6093.
Hospice of Salina
This is a grief support group that meets at 10 a.m. on the third Thursday and every Wednesday. It is a coffee group that meets at the Hospice Office, 139 N. Penn. It is on the second floor, north wing, room 252. Grief Support Group This group meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of the month at the First Presbyterian Church. It deals with death of a spouse, child or sibling, and divorce. Call Becky at 827-7246, or Family Hope Center, 825-8461.
 Have you met Velma, our parish nurse? She is available in room 9 by the resource room. Her role is to help you find resources and advise you for any health-related problem (spiritual, physical, mental, and social health). She is available for home visits, hospital visitation, or at the church.
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What is parish nursing?
Parish nursing/faith community nursing/health ministry is a non-medical, holistic model of caring for people within the faith community. It is designed to promote wellness and improved holistic health to congregational members. Registered nurses lead multidisciplinary teams as trusted providers of health education and prevention services. The philosophy of parish nursing embraces the historic roots of professional nursing without direct medical care.The roles of the parish nurse include:
- Integrator of faith and health
In all activities and contacts, the parish nurse seeks to promote the understanding of the relationship between faith and health.
- Personal health counselor
Discusses health issues and problems with individuals; makes home, hospital, and nursing home visits as needed.
- Health educator
Provides educational programs to the congregation.
- Referral agent and liaison with congregational and community resources
Finding resources within the congregation and the community and making appropriate referrals to support and improve the member's quality of life.
- Health advocate or navigator
Assist congregation members in finding their way through the healthcare systems.
- Develop support groups
Facilitates the development of support groups for members of the faith community and people from the external community.
- Facilitator of volunteers
Recruits, coordinates, and resources volunteers within the congregation to serve in various health ministries.
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