Parish Nurses

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Text Box: Mission of the Parish Nurse of The Church of St. Hubert Support and strengthen the Catholic health ministry in the parish Strengthen our ability to understand, articulate, and act on Catholic identity Role of the Parish Nurse Unite as ministry engaged to advance selected ministry commitments that are best pursued together rather than as individual organizations. Exercise leadership in ethics for health care and broader societal issues. Our Commitment to Our Parish Advocate for justice in health care and transform health ministry. Mobilize to secure access for all to just, compassionate, and quality health services. HOSPITAL / NURSING HOME VISITATION When you or a loved one is hospitalized, your name may or may not be listed in the hospital records for visitation. Also due to Data Privacy, the hospital will not notify the parish if you transfer to a nursing home or other care facility. Nursing homes and care facilities also do not notify the parish. To assure that a priest or parish nurse can visit you during your stay, please notify the parish office or parish nurse at your earliest convenience. To arrange for visits call Lela Platt at 218-631-7177 Or Mary at the office 218-445-5204 Getting ready for School see below Blood Pressure Checks St. Hubert’s Blood Pressure Checks will be done on the days below following mass Parish Nurse Meeting Getting Ready for School Before we know it, the school open houses will start! Now is a good time to shift gears and begin preparing our children for school. It’s not too early to work toward the new sleep patterns. Gradually move toward the routines your family follows during the school year. Start having the children help plan the breakfast menus that they need. A brain that has not been fed cannot function well. Most of all be very positive about the school experience! Parents, be aware that carrying heavy oversized backpacks may cause back pain, headaches, posture problems and numbness in limbs. What to look for in a backpack for your child: One made of canvas or nylon. A padded backside and individualized compartments for even weight distribution. Wide cushioned straps. Make sure the back sits below the collar line, is not wider than the shoulders and rests just above the waistline. When loaded the backpack: Check that the weight does not exceed 15 percent of the child’s weight. Carry only essential items. Place heavy items at the bottom of the backpack, closest to the carrier’s back. Use a hip belt for better weight distribution. Place the straps of the backpack over both shoulders. Information courtesy of : “SPOTLIGHT ON HEALTH, SUMMER 2011” If you have not already done so, call now for your school physical appointments.

Date		Parish Nurse	Parish Nurse		Alternate Parish Nurse
2/19/12		Sara Erickson	Julie Stevens		Terri Kern
3/18/12		Terri Kern	Laura Haman		Mary Houle
4/15/12		Mary Houle	Jan Kern		Caren Winkels
5/20/12		Caren Winkels	Lela Platt		Jan Kern