Tuesday, November 1, 2011

November FCN/PN Network Meeting

Faith Community Nurses Network Meeting
Thursday, November 10, 2011
5:30pm—7:00pm
Mary Ellen Locher Conference Room, Memorial Hospital

Our program for the evening will be a two-fold program:

Heather Garret will bring information about the Vascular Screening Program offered through Memorial Hospital. The screening is an Ultrasound exam of carotid artery and abdominal aorta as well as a measurement of the circulation in the legs in an attempt to prevent arterial disease, stroke and aneurysm. Eligibility for screening: age 50+ with at least one of the following risk factors: a) family history of heart disease, vascular disease, or stroke; b) high cholesterol (or taking medication for high cholesterol); c) high blood pressure (or taking medication for high blood pressure); d) diabetes; and/or e) current or previous smoker.

Towne Meeting — let’s talk!!

**what's working and what isn't working in Health Ministry in our faith communities

**topics for future Network Meetings

**possible FCN/PN Retreat

**upcoming FCN/PN class scheduled to begin Fenruary 15, 2012

**7th annual Faith Community Nurses Day