The First Presbyterian Health Ministry is a church-based ministry which is focused on the whole person- mind, body, and spirit. It will assist in the maintenance of health and wellness of the church. The ministry is directed by the parish nurse and is composed of volunteers who wish to be of service to our church family.
The ministry members help to provide transportation for those who need to go to the doctor, shopping or other appointments. They also will go into the home to help with general maintenance and odd jobs, provide intermittent respite care in the home to give relief to caregivers, and call individuals on a regular basis to check up to see if they need any assistance or to become a phone friend.
The parish nurse is available at the church every Tuesday morning from 8-10 AM to take blood pressures, discuss health issues or questions, and to provide any assistance that is needed.
Those interested in joining the ministry can contact Sue Shillady RN, Parish Nurse at 863-531-0048. If assistance is needed by you or a family member or a friend you can also call Sue or the Church office.
NURSE'S NOTE Do you order your medications online??? Go to this website first: www. legitscript.com. Legit-Script is the leading Internet pharmacy verification and Internet enforcement service in the United States. Legit-Script was formed with funding from its own staff and is 100% employee-owned. Legit-Script is the leading source of information for patients, Internet users, physicians, businesses, and other third parties who need to know if an Internet pharmacy is acting in accordance with the law and accepted standards of ethics and safety. They have 77,311 pharmacy websites in their database: 335 are legitimate, 970 are candidates for approval, and 76,006 do not meet their standards. They also have partnered with NeedyMeds to bring you up-to-date information on patient assistance programs. It's smart to check out that online pharmacy before you decide to buy. Sue Shillady RN, Parish Nurse.
NURSE'S NOTE If you are a senior citizen and are having problems paying your electric bill, Nu Hope has a program to help. You can call 382-2134 to see if you qualify for help. Sue Shillady RN, Parish Nurse.
