Pr Promo moting ting He Heal alth th in Fa n Faith h Co Comm mmun unities ies Kathy Bryant, BSN, RN-BC Faith & Health Ministries Educator kathy.bryant@nortonhealthcare.org 502-629-2700
What Is Health? “The integration of the spiritual, physical, psychological, and social aspects of the person promoting a sense of harmony with self, others, the environment, and a higher power.” Scope and Standards of Practice: Faith Community Nursing, 3 rd ed., 2017
Possible Activities of a Health Ministry • Health fair/clinics • Health screenings • Hospital and home visitation • Weight management programs • Parenting classes • Support groups • Organize respite care volunteers • Exercise/walking groups • Wellness programs for children/youth • Host guest speakers focusing on health topics
Norton Healthcare Faith & Health Ministries Resources Related to Diabetes: • Educational speakers and information • Blood sugar screenings • Educational tools • Seminars and workshops • Collaboration with others • HC2 • ADA • World Diabetes Day
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