He lifts up the soul and makes the eyes sparkle; he gives health and life and blessing.
Sirach 34.20
St. Dunstan's is a member of the National Episcopal Health Ministries.
In our cycle of prayer this week let us pray for the growth of health ministries in:
The Diocese of Southern Virginia and Southwestern Virginia
Also please pray for:
NEHM’s director Matt Ellis will be attending the annual HMA (Health Ministries Association) conference in San Antonio. NEHM will be hosting a health ministries breakfast meeting, break- out meeting during the conference, as well as an exhibit table.
Please keep Matt in your prayers for safe travel and success in spreading the good word about NEHM.
ASK A PROFESSIONAL
Do you need assistance on a Mind, Body or Soul Issue?
St. Dunstan's has begun a new series of programs to assist you in attaining spiritual wholeness and a healthier lifestyle. Send us your questions. A talented staff of health professionals is ready to assist you in becoming the healthiest person you can be: Mind, Body and Spirit.
You may contact a wHoly Healthy professional at wholyhealthy@stduntulsa.org
Print out and complete the Health Information Form and return it to the Parish Office
so your health information is on file at the church.
Healthy Families Parish Resource
Deanna (Sue) Storts, M.D., Adult, Child and Adolescent, Psychiatrist
Darrell Christopher
Healthy Families with Dr. Sue Storts
Defining Family in Today’s World, What is a Healthy Family?, Obstacles to Healthy Families,
Overcoming Obstacles
Domestic Violence Intervention Services with Darrell Christopher
Spiritual Gifts Parish Resources
William (Bill) Young, Ed.D., Licensed Professional Counselor
Our gift from God is our life. Our gift to God is what we do with it.
Parish Nursing Resources
Terry Miller, RN, Case Manager, Infants to Geriatrics, Grief Recovery Specialist
Jayne Van Gilder, RN, BSN
Gail Gresham, RN
Additional Resources for Hospice:
Margaret (Meg) Carson, MHR, Coordinator of Volunteer Service Grace Hospice
Dr. David Confer, M.D.
Children’s Health and Safety Issues
Maintaining Good Health Throughout Our Lives
Community Resources
Hospitalization and Case Management
Feeling Safe in the Hospital and Services Available
Resources for Medical Equipment
Hospice Programs Overview and Medicare Sponsored Hospice Care
Dealing with Death and Grief
Health Screenings: Diabetes, Blood Pressure, Vision
Parish Health Fair coming
Men’s Health Issues Parish Resource
David Confer, M.D.
Early Detection of Prostate Issues
Bladder Issues
Medicare – Medicaid Parish Resources
David Confer, M.D.
Martha Stalcup, D.Ph., Therapeutic Lifestyle Educator
Discussing the Nuances of the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
Nutrition and Pharmaceuticals Parish Resources
Martha Stalcup, D.Ph., Therapeutic Lifestyle Educator
Lifestyle – Related Conditions:
Elevated Cholesterol, Elevated Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular
Disease, Osteoporosis or Osteopenia, Osteoarthritis
Additional Lifestyle – Related Conditions: Overweight / Obesity, Type II
Diabetes, Insulin Resistance or Metabolic Syndrome, Accelerated Aging
Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes
Diet, Activity, Education, Awareness
Pharmaceuticals
What They Do, Nutritional Deficiencies, Side Effects
Nutraceuticals and Functional Medicine
Body Composition
Basal Metabolic Rate, Body Water Distribution, Fat versus Lean Mass, Body Mass
Index, Cell Membrane Integrity
A Prayer for Health of Body and Soul
May God the Father bless you, God the Son heal you, God the Holy Spirit give you strength. May God the holy and undivided Trinity guard your body, save your soul, and bring you safely to his heavenly country; where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
1979 Book of Common Prayer
