Christian Life - Parish Nurses
Parish Nurse Ministry Volunteers
Parish Nurse Volunteers are registered nurses who are concerned about the health status of their
congregation and are willing to give of their own time to help the congregation with health care
needs. Volunteers assist the Parish Nurse Coordinator by providing activities to support the
health and spiritual welfare of the members of the congregation.
Roles and Functions of the Parish Nurse Volunteer:
- Assist in health screening activities such as Blood Pressure screening and Health Fair's
- Assist in providing health promotion/education activities for the Parish Community
- Assist in providing basic first aid at Parish events such as the Annual Family Fun Festival.
If you are interested in volunteering for this ministry please contact Matty Lupo at 703-730-1791
Blood Pressure Screening
Blood pressure screenings are provided the second Sunday of the month (September - June) from 8:30am-12:30pm in the school library. Why is your Blood Pressure Reading important? High Blood Pressure (HBP) is sometimes called "the silent killer" because HBP has no symptoms, so you may not be aware that it's damaging your arteries, hearts or other organs. Possible health consequences that can happen over time when HBP is left untreated include: Damage to your heart, Stroke, Kidney damage, Vision loss, Erectile dysfunction and Angina. For more information on Blood Pressure visit: http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/ Conditions_UCM_001087_SubHomePage.jsp