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When Rev. Jerry J. Griffin, BCC, our former System Director of
Spiritual Services was hired, Jim Nathan, CEO asked him what he
envisioned for the Spiritual Services Department. One of Jerry’s
visions was the development of a Parish Nurse Program. In October
1997 the Parish Nurse Program started to take form. A steering
committee was developed to introduce the idea into our health care
system and a Parish Nurse Coordinator Consultant from Bon Secours –
St Joseph Hospital was hired part time with funds from our
Auxiliary. One year later, LMHS hired their own Parish Nurse
Coordinator and now this position has elevated to Director on a full
time basis.
Twenty-one faith communities have partnered with LMHS Parish Nurse
Program which forms an ecumenical group comprised of the following
denominations: Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Episcopal,
Catholic, Baptist and United Christ of Christ.
Parish nursing continues to grow in importance as part of the
continuum of care between our healthcare system and the faith
community as the faith/health connection is made. You may contact us at
ParishNurse@LeeMemorial.org |
