Health is the unity and harmony of body, mind, and spirit in relationship with God, self, others, and the environment.
Health Ministries Network of Minnesota (HMN-MN) is a nonprofit, 501(c)3, interfaith organization committed to encouraging, supporting and developing whole-person ministries throughout Minnesota. We welcome people from adjoining states to be part of this network as affiliate members.
CENTRAL REGIONAL NEWS
Central MN groups and persons involved in health ministry are welcome to post information on this web page.
For further information
contact the regional website coordinator at
Central MN Parish Nurse Ministry Meetings
Central MN Parish Nurse Ministry
is sponsored by
the Diocese of St. Cloud and the St. Cloud Hospital
Meeting Day: Second Wednesday of each month except July and August
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Location: St. Cloud Hospital
Room: Spruce Room (Conference Center)
For further information contact:
Annette Jesh
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Announcements
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Registration Deadline: September 12th
The Health Ministries Network of Minnesota Annual Meeting
September 19, 2008
Initiative Foundation
Little Falls, MN
Featured Speakers Include:
Dr. Joseph Gaugler, Researcher and Faculty from the University of Minnesota
"Alzheimers Caregiving: What Families and Parish Nurses Need to Know"
and
Paula Kenemore, MA, Gerontology Activities Director, Author and Business Owner
"My Life, My Care, My Way: Advance Personal Care Plan"
The Annual Meeting will include presentations for CEU's, lunch, an opportunity to network and share with the
HMN Board Members!
Registration Cost: Members - $25, Non-Members - $35, Memberships and Meeting - $50
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Community Health Events
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Retrourvaille
Retrouvaille offers hope for couples
seeking ways to heal and rebuild
their marriage.
Retrourvaille
+ consists of a weekend experience with six follow-up sessions
+ designed to provide the tools to help put a marriage in order again
+ emphasis is on communication between husband and wife
+ provides the opportunity to rediscover each other and to examine the marriage with insight that is new and positive
The next Retrourvaille Weekend Experience for Central Minnesota is:
September 19-21, 2008
Americanna Inn
520 Hwy 10
St. Cloud, MN
For further information and registration form, access the Central MN Retrouvaille Website: www.helpourmarriage-cmr.org
Registration deadline is September 9, 2008
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Evidenced Based Health Promotion
If you are a health care professional, health minister or lay person with a chronic disease, the following information may be vital to you. Share your expertise by bringing new skills into your church or organization. The following county residents or senior services are eligible for training through the Central Minnesota Council on Aging:
Benton, Cass, Chisago, Crow Wing, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Pine, Sherburn, Stearns, Todd, Wadena or Wright.
What is Evidence-Based Health Promotion?
An evidence-based program has been demonstrated to be effective in basic research that involved the same target audience.
It has been demonstrated to be effective in dissemination in the "real world."
There are clear protocols for training and conduct of the program so that community programs can maintain fidelity and be successful.
Evidence-based programs have demonstrated positive outcoms in:
Improved quality of life
Reduced disability
Improved mental health
Lower health care costs
The Minnesota Department of Health and the Minnesota Board on Aging are partnering to implement evidence-based health promotion programs. In Central Minnesota, the Central Minnesota Area Council on Aging is facilitating this process. The priority areas of concern are:
Falls Prevention
Chronic Disease Management
Health Promotion Including Physical Activity and Healthy Eating
Upcoming Training for Group Leaders:
MATTER OF BALANCE TRAINING
October 16 and 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. in St. Cloud
For more information contact:
Mary Hertel at 320-253-9349 or e-mail mary.hertel@cmcoa.org.
(This class is taught in teams: 1 professional and 1 lay leader)
STANFORD CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM LEADER TRAINING
Classes are now forming for November 2008 or January/February 2009
If interested in training contact:
Mary Hertel at 320-253-9349 or e-mail mary.hertel @cmcoa.org
(This class is taught in teams: 1 professional and 1 lay person with the chronic disease)
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Health Minister Development Opportunities
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End of Life-Palliative Care Brown Bag Session
(no cost to attend)
Spiritual Dimensions of Death, Grief and Mourning in Palliative Care
September 17, 2008
12 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Hoppe Auditorium - St. Cloud Hospital
Objectives:
Explore the spiritual dimensions of anticipatory grief and mourning at the end of life.
Examine ways of "being present" or being a companion to the dying and their loved ones.
Use a spiritual assessment tool.
Examine spiritual pain and suffering in the context of loss and grief and as a transformative experience.
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Call 320-251-2700 ext. 55642
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"Forgiveness: Implications for Nursing"
Sponsored by the: Intervaristy Nurses Christian Fellowship
September 26, 2008
Fargo North Dakota
Best Western Doublewood Inn
3333 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND
Objectives:
Describe forgiveness, including a biblical perspective.
Discuss areas of hurt that lead to the need for giving and receiving forgiveness.
Explore ways that people cope with hurt.
Analyze barriers to forgiveness.
Identify signs that indicate forgiveness is needed.
Compare the outcomes of receiving and not receiving forgiveness.
Discuss the nurse's role in the healing process.
Speaker: Verna Brenner Carson, PhD, APNR/PMH
Dr. Verna Brenner Carson is director of Mental Health for the Renaissance Gardens of Ericson Retirement Commies. She has authored/co-authored numerous books and articles and has published findings from five major research projects on the importance of spirituality in patient care.
For more information contact Marsha Hendrickson at (701-372-3675)
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"Abounding in the Highest Goodness: Christian Care and Counsel for the Church Worker"
October 7 - 11, 2008
Lutheran Island Camp & Retreat Center
Henning MN
This intensive competency-based program is intended for clergy, all professional church workers, Parish Nurses & all RNs, Stephen Ministers, BeFrienders, LWML Human Care, Congregational Human Care/Parish Health, Emergency Preparedness and Crisis Response workers and others seeking Christ-centered wisdom integrated with the best psychology tools and strategies that are available.
Objectives:
Use the practical integration of helping models and resources offered from the fields of counseling and theology.
Examine helping skills and interpersonal competencies that can enhance one's ability to respond effectively to individual affective needs.
Enhance his/her Christian responsiveness and understanding to the emotional familial and spiritual challenges of people in pain.
Identify strategies for collaboration with other professional church workers and community resources.
Course Cost: $375.00 per person
For Further Information and Registration Call:
Minnesota North District - LCMS
Human Care Commission/Parish Nurse Ministry
218-829-1781
MN Only: 800-482-5022
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Scope & Standards of Practice
October 22, 2008
Our Savior's Lutheran Church
1616 Olive Street West
Stillwater MN 55082
561-439-5704
Workshop is provided through a partnership between the Faith Community Nurse Network and Hennepin County's Human Services & Public Health Department and is sponsored by the Metropolitan Healh Plan.
For Further Information Contact: Wanda
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Call: Wanda Alexander at 612-879-3144
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End of Life-Palliative Care Brown Bag Session
(no cost to attend)
Caregiver Support: Understanding Community Resources for Patients with a Life Threatening Illness
November 4, 2008
11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
Hoppe Auditorium - St. Cloud Hospital
Objectives:
Identify signs of caregiver stress and burnout and methods to support caregivers.
Understand local community services and resources available to support patients/caregivers with a life threatening illness.
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Call 320-251-2700 ext. 55642
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Resources
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Parish Nurse Library Holdings
The St Cloud Hospital Medical Library contains the holdings of the Parish Nurse Library. The Library is open Monday thru Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Resources in this collection include books, videos, DVDs and other documents related to Parish Nursing and Health Ministry.
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Health Insurance for the Uninsured or Underinsured
Call:
ST. CLOUD LEGAL SERVICES: (320) 253-0212 OR (888)360-2889
or
SENIOR LINKAGE LINE: (320)253-9349 OR (800)333-2433
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"Are You Ready" Flyers
The Sherburne County Are You Ready Workgroup develops informational flyers on a monthly basis for the general public. These flyers are developed for prevention and management of emergencies. The most recent flyers are attached for your use.
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Blood Pressure Equipment
The St. Cloud Hospital BioMed Department will check blood pressure equipment for accuracy. BioMed staff recommend that equipment be checked on an annual basis or anytime you have concerns about the accuracy of your equipment.
For questions, call: 251-2700 and ask for the BioMed Department.
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