Parish nurse

Visiting nurse demonstrates syringe technique, Community Nursing Services of Philadelphia, c.1950. Image courtesy of the Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing.

For the paid positions, the hospital pays 25% of the salary while the church is responsible for the remaining 75%. In some programs, the hospital pays the entir...

November 15 - Calling all Nurses for the monthly Nurses Support Breakfast. Monica Reilly, RN, and Sue Blase, RN, will host a meeting at Brunchies in Meridian Village Plaza, 13732 North Meridian. All nurses are invited, whether working or retired, male or female, new nurse or seasoned veteran.

Share God's love through service and care for others

How smarter economics can make for better medicine.

A recent study published in The Lancet suggests that monitoring blood pressure (BP) over a 24-hour period may be a better predictor of health outcomes compared to measuring BP in a clinic setting.

The Faith Community Nurse is not a primary caregiver, but serves more as a bridge between the church and healthcare system. The nurse does not replace the doctor or the pastor, but assists both.

God watches over the patients, the nurses, and the physicians.