Parish Nursing encompasses the Body, Mind and Spirit of the Congregation. Parish Nursing extends the healing mission of Jesus through prayer, education, health screenings, referral, advocacy, and counsel.
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.
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. April screening will be 7th & 8th, due to Easter.
Advanced Care Planning-completion of Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care/Living Will.
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.
