Last month at our Senior Luncheon we enjoyed a dynamic presentation on Making the most of your Doctor’s Visit by Kate Flewelling, a National Library of Medicine Fellow. She suggested asking the following 3 questions: 1.What is my main problem? 2. What do I need to do? 3. Why is it important for me to do this?
In addition, she had other suggestions for getting the most from the doctor’s visit like, bring a friend or family member (or your parish nurse), bring a list of health concerns, bring all medications to every visit, and educate yourself.
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| From St. Anthony of Padua Parish Nurse Ministry |
This month we are celebrating Healthy Aging with a special presentation on humor before mass and our regular luncheon.
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| From St. Anthony of Padua Parish Nurse Ministry |
I am pleased to welcome Pequitte Schwerin to our Parish Nurse Ministry team. Pequitte is an Ignatian Volunteer. She is a Wisconsin native and comes to us with 25 years of military experience. She has had a variety of nursing experiences in the military but her favorite was in the area of Public Health.
Jinny Mullin will resume blood pressure screening this month both at St. Anthony’s and at St. Paul’s Episcopal for the Ghana community. I will continue the Caregiver’s Support group on the third Wednesday of each month for our family caregivers and will be forming a new group for adults who suffer from the symptoms of chronic illness. This group is in response to the health survey data which shows that our parishioners suffer from a variety of chronic illnesses. May you have a blessed month!! Georgine Redmond, Parish Nurse Ministry
