health activities

Current Activities

Grief Share, grief support group (www.griefshare.org)
Monthly blood pressure checks
Monthly health education articles in church newsletter
Home and hospital visits by parish nurse as needed for personal counseling
Health resource library
Automatic External Defibrillator program with San Diego Project Heartbeat
Lutherans for Life (www.lutheransforlife.org)
Exercise class in association with Escondido Adult Education
Annual Flu Shot Clinic in association with Palomar-Pomerado Health

“I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” John 10:10b

Announcements

Palomar Pomerado Health to Host Discounted Community Flu Shot Clinics
It's not too late to protect yourself from the flu. PPH nurses will provide the inactivated (killed) influenza vaccine by injection to persons 18 years of age and older for a special discounted price of just $10 per person (regular price $15). Payment due by cash or check at each clinic. Please join us for one of the two scheduled clinics listed below. See the attached flier for more information.
Wednesday, December 10 4 - 7 p.m.
Palomar Medical Center, Lobby
555 East Valley Parkway Escondido, CA 92025
Thursday, December 11 Noon - 3 p.m.
Pomerado Hospital, Lobby
15615 Pomerado Road
Poway, CA 92064

Sharp Hospice Care BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT SCHEDULE WINTER 2009

Click an the link above.

SMOKERS! Are you trying to quit? We have help! “Way2Quit” is offering a free full-size box of therapeutic nicotine to smokers who complete an individualized quit plan and pay $3.60 for shipping and handling.  This is a limited time offer, if you are interested; contact Donna Hinke at (760) 746-0258 or stop by the church office.

WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP: meets the second and last Sat of each month from 8:30-9:30.
For more information; contact Joyce Roberts at 432-8458.

EXERCISE CLASS:   The class meets every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10:45 to 11:45 AM in the ministries building. Cost is $10.00 for 10 weeks and you can register at class. If you have questions or would like more information, contact Donna Hinke at (760)746-0258.

BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS: will resume the first Sunday of the month beginning Sept. 2nd, in the library after first service. For more information contact our Parish Nurse Margaret Simonson at 749-2692.

GRIEFSHARE: seminar/support group meets every Saturday at 9:00AM in Room 12 of the preschool except for the last Sat. of the month. Invite anyone you know who might benefit from these sessions. For more information, call Joyce Roberts at (760)432-8458 or robresgp@sbcglobal.net.

Upcoming Activities

BLOOD PRESURE CHECK: the second Sunday of the month in the Pastor’s office after first service. Next blood pressure check date will be May 11. For more information, contact our Parish Nurse, Margaret Simonsen at (760) 749-2692.

C.P.R. / AED CLASS TO BE OFFERED SATURDAY, MAY 17 FROM 8:00 AM TO 12:00 noon. The Heartsaver AED Course is a four-hour interactive training course in CPR for the adult victim, use of the AED, and relief of choking for all age victims. This course, although instructor-led, is video based. Each participant will practice on a mannequin while viewing each procedure on a TV screen.
Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothes. Each student will receive a workbook, unless they are renewing from two years ago) and a course completion card which is good for two years. This training is a $50 value, but the church is receiving a discount and will pick up the cost for those interested in taking it. Please sign up on the patio or contact Donna Hinke (760) 746-0258 to register or for more questions.

Community Activities

Alternatives Pregnancy Care Clinic is a Christian organization that provides counseling, parenting, childbirth, and breastfeeding classes, and referrals to other agencies such as Medi-Cal for any woman who walks through their doors. They also do post-abortion counseling, abstinence education, and help with material needs such as maternity and baby clothes, baby food, formula, and diapers. All of their services are free, and they run the clinic with only a few paid staff, mostly volunteers. Last year, because of Alternatives, 385 women who were considering abortion changed their minds.

Medical Equipment to Loan

Sometimes we need a little extra help. If you find yourself with a temporary disability that would be made easier with the proper equipment, check with the church office to see if we have something to help. The health cabinet is pleased to be able to assist you with the loan of medical equipment if your need is short term, just contact the church office at 739-1650 if you would like to check something out. If you have questions or equipment that you would like to donate to our program, please contact our Parish Nurse, Margaret Simonson (760) 749-2692.

Our current inventory includes:

Elevated Toilet Seat (3)
Portable Potty Chair (1)
Four prong cane (2)
Regular canes
Walkers (4) (both wide body and regular)
Motorized Scooter (1)
Motorized wheelchair (1)
Wheelchair (2)
Shower Chair (1)

LAST WISHES DOCUMENT

The Health Cabinet has developed this document for families to use in planning for their last wishes. Click here to read the document. Select 'file' then 'print' to print it.