Dear Friends,
Happy New Year!
In this blog I would like to update you on the current state of the H1N1 epidemic and immunization and talk about resolutions as we enter the New Year. Virginia is one of 4 states that is still experiencing widespread disease, although the cases reported are diminishing each week. The vaccine is now widely available for all ages and they are predicting that we may have another outbreak of the disease in the spring. You can get the immunization on a walk-in basis in all the Fairfax County District offices and it is free (this is per their WEB site). Our nearest office is in Falls Church , 6245 Leesburg Pike, Suite 500,Falls Church VA 22044. This is close to St. Anthony’s near the Sears store. I suggest you call, however,703-534-8343. Walgreen’s is offering the immunization for $18 and CVS Minute Clinics are advertising that their Minute Clinics are offering this immunization but I could not verify the cost or that this was happening in Virginia. . The INOVA System hospitals are holding clinics by appointment and the fee for the immunization is $23, check their WEB site for specific information.
You have probably heard a lot about resolutions in the last week. Perhaps you are not even interested in making them. Most of us have heard that the most popular resolutions are losing weight, exercise, stop smoking and drinking cessation, or spending more time with family, learning a new skill, get organized, get out of debt, and help others. Catholics often make more spiritual resolutions like, reading and meditating on Scripture daily or frequent reception of the Sacraments. I’d like to offer some practical suggestions for success (we know that only 10% of the people who make resolutions keep them).
1. If you choose to make a resolution, make a list. Review your list. Take it to prayer .asking God for Wisdom and choose one change that you will implement in the New Year.
2. Start wherever you are and make a specific, achievable plan to accomplish your goal. Acknowledge how difficult change is and affirm your strengths. Get the support of others.
3. Don’t focus on perfection. If you have a set back, immediately begin again. Reward yourself and celebrate the small successes.
4. Most of all, don’t take yourself too seriously, keep your sense of humor and HAVE A HAPPY AND BLESSED NEW YEAR!!
Watch the bulletin for Parish Nurse Ministry activities this winter. Remember if our parish school is closed (they follow Fairfax County closures for inclement weather), our activities are cancelled as well.
Peace to you and your family,
Georgine Redmond
Monday, January 11, 2010
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
