Health & Wellness Ministry at St. Stephen's
The ELCA Health and Wellness Social Statement says "Physical and mental health is an essential component of a Christian vocation and is God's intention for every human being. It is vital to our wellbeing and helps strengthen relationships and enhance or Christian service in our communities and world. Promoting good health is our shared endeavor with God, just as caring for our neighbor's health is an expression of Christian love and serve". Understanding and upholding this statement, our ministry provides information to our members that we encourage to be shared with their respective primary care providers in hopes that this enhances the health and wellness care that each member receives.
During the 2019 year, our ministry provided 129 blood pressure checks (which also includes pulse and blood oxygen levels checks). We also provided 12 articles that were included in the St. Stephen's Lutheran "Rambler" publication providing relevant and up-to-date information on current health and wellness concerns within the country. Individual questions have been answered, health explanations have been provided and health assistance has been supplied as requested by individuals visiting the RN.
Because of this ministry, we have had multiple congregation members take the information provided and have constructive conversations with their primary care providers and receive new medications, a change in medication and even go forward with needed procedures.
Thank you for your continued support and use of this ministry! Wishing you a healthy and happy 2020 - may the Lord keep and hold you close in his loving care!
Tammy and John Wollbrinck