Boise State University Senior Nursing Students are conducting their Community Health Clinical Rotation here at Holy Apostles this Fall. For our Faith Community Nursing program to better serve our community, they have conducted a parish-wide survey. More than 250 surveys were completed. The students will compile results and present their findings in November. Date and tiem TBD. Watch the bulletin for announcements.
Parish Nursing coordinates programs including: Parish Visitors, Monthly Mass at Assisted Living Facilities, Coordinates priest visits to those in need of Anointing/Last Rites, AARP Safe Driving classes, Meals program, Monthly Blood Pressure Screening, Planning your Wishes for End of Life, Estate Planning and Charitable Giving, Bereavement Letters, Grief Share Support group, Divorce Care, Prayer Shawl Program, Welcome Baby Program, Fit and Fall-Proof classes, Flexible Fitness classes, Healing Masses held quarterly, Healing Communion Services twice monthly, First Aid Kits & AEDs, First Aid and CPR classes, Annual Mobile Mammograms, Suicide Prevention and resources in restrooms, hand washing instruction for children in Religious Ed classes, Flu Prevention protocol and providing resources and referrals for various health needs. Various Wellness seminars are also provided. Our Parish Nursing Bulletin Board is updated monthly with information, resources, flyers and local wellness events.
Blood Drive-hosted by the Knights of Columbus. Monday, Oct 15. Sign ups with the Knights of Columbus.
AARP Safe Driving Course, Nov 9, 2018, 9-4:00pm Enjoy discounted insurance premiums, eliminate points from your drivers license. Sign up with Parish Nurse. 208-888-1182
Mobile Mammograms Friday, Nov 16th, 9:00-5:00pm. Call the Parish Nurse for appointments, 208-888-1182, ext 3008.
Anointing Mass Thursday, December 6th, 2018, 11:00am. The Most Reverend Bishop Peter Christensen will preside. Luncheon to follow hosted by the Legion of Mary and CCW.
Ongoing Programs
Fit and Fall Proof- Mondays and Wednesdays 9:45-10:30am, Rms 100-101
Flexible Fitness- Mon-Wed-Fridays 7:30-8:30am, Rms 100-101
Young At Heart- Third Wednesday of each month. Check the bulletin for each month's activitiy.
Healing Services- First and third Wednesdays of each month in the Day Chapel, 7:00pm.
Blood Pressure screenings- first weekend of each month after all Masses in the Library.
Parish Nurses have been trained as facilitators, thru Honoring Choices, Idaho, to help with completion of your DPOA/Living Will. Appointments available at Holy Apostles, call 208-888-1182, ext 3008.