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Welcome To NPNM
MISSION
Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries educates, networks and nurtures faith community nurses and health ministers as they promote wholeness through faith communities.
VISION
Faith communities partnering for wellness.
OPERATING PRINCIPLES
Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries exemplifies the principle of…
SERVICE by:.
Promoting healthy communities in the Northwest; and.
Nurturing and networking with faith communities.
FAITH by
Upholding ecumenical spiritual principles and theological traditions; and Exploring the theological foundations for health and wellness.
STEWARDSHIP by
Developing resources to grow the ministry; and Wisely managing resources to accomplish our mission.
VALUES
Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries values…
- Respect
- Trust
- Integrity
- Hope
- Excellence
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Education – offers classes through out the Pacific Northwest in basic and advanced faith community nurse/health ministry studies approved by the International Parish Nurse Center and sponsors leadership training for caregiver classes.
Consultation / Support – responds to individual, congregational and organizational requests for assistance in establishing and sustaining a health ministry program.
Conference / Retreats – hosts a conference every other year, participates in regional retreats on alternate years, and hosts coordinator retreats during the year.
Resource Center – Provides information and links to resources and best practices relating to health ministry, in addition to interactive forums.
Foundations of Faith Community Nursing CLASSES St. Charles Medical Center May 15-18, 2012 Rachel Hagfeldt, Faculty Contact: Lyn Bogie 541-706-6861 or 541-408-8188 George Fox University May 29-31, June 1-2, 2012
Annette Stixrud, Faculty Contact: Sandy Madsen 503-413-2341 503-681-1364 Tuality Healthcare August 22-25, 2012 Nan Trump, Faculty Contact: Sandy Madsen 503-681-1364 503-413-2341
Educational Workshop for Faith Community Professionals Ministering to Those Making End-of-Life Health Care Decisions
June 23, 2012 8:30am - 2:30pm
First Presbyterian Church
227 NE 12th Street Newport, OR 97365 This workshop is designed to increase the confidence and competence of participants in meeting the needs of people who are dealing with the challenge of making end-of-life health care decisions, whether for themselves or loved ones. Participants will learn about the importance of both documentation and discussion in creating an end-of-life plan, and delve into the specifics of ministering to people struggling with decision-making at the close of life. SPECIAL EVENTS Humor and Health Fest 2012 Laughing All the Way Enjoy dinner and an evening of fun and laughter Friday, October 12, 2012 at the Museum of Flight, Seattle, WA Saturday, October 13, 2012 at the Red Lion Inn, Jantzen Beach, Portland Joan Westberg worked as a professional actor for twenty years before moving to the Pacific Northwest, where she now practices as a psychiatric social worker. Like her father, the Rev. Dr. Granger Westberg, founder of parish nursing and modern health ministries, Joan brings wit and humor to her approach to life. Come enjoy the fun! PARTNERSHIPS Northwest Parish Nurse Ministries is a partner of CaringBridge, a nonprofit service that provides fee websites to patients and families when someone is facing a serious medical condition, treatment or recovery. Click on the following to reach the website…
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