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.
SOUTHEAST REGIONAL NEWS
Dennis Steckelberg, RN, BSN, FCN
It is with great sadness that we share the shocking news of the death on August 10th of Dennis Steckelberg, Parish Nurse at Owatonna UMC, sec/treas of the Minnesota United Methodist Parish Nurse Association, SE Regional Director of the Health Ministries Network of Minnesota.
Dennis was walking for his "Amazing Pace" program when he died instantly.
Please remember in your thoughts and prayers his family, friends, and colleagues at
St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester as we all grieve the loss of this wonderful man.
Condolances can be sent to:
Gaylene Steckelberg and Family
1350 Hayes Ave., SE
Owatonna, Mn. 55060
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Register NOW !!
HMN-MN Annual Meeting
Friday, September 19th
9:30 am -2:30 pm
Central MN Initiative Foundation
405 1st St. SE
Little Falls, MN
Professor Joe Gaugler from the U of M School of Nursing will speak on
"Alzheimers Caregiving: What Families and Parish Nurses Need to Know"
Annual Business Meeting during Lunch
Paula Kenemore, M.A., Gerontology, Activity Director, Business Owner,
BOLD Transitions, from Moose Lake, MN will present on her book,
" My Life, My Care, My Way: My Advcance Personal Care Plan."
Her book will be available for purchase
CEUs will be available
Cost:: $25.00 for Members, $35.00 for non-members, registration & membership dues $50
Includes Lunch, CEU's, Materials, Giveaways!
Come and connect with HMN members from across the state and meet your board members
Annual Meeting Registration Form
Deadline for Registration is September 12th! Hurry!
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Psychological First Aid
Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008
8:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Congregational United Church of Christ
222 NW 3rd Ave.
Faribault, MN
Presented by Brigit Stevens, M.Div
the purpose of this training is to equip natural helpers to provide psychological support to survivors of critical events (e.g. disasters, conflicts, accidents, etc.) This training is 8 hours long and designed to fit into the busy schedules of natural helpers and community responders. It is divided into seven modules, each addressing critical skills that can make an immedicate lasting impact on a person's psychological health following a crisis.
Registration Deadline: Oct. 24th, 2008