First United Methodist Church Uvalde, Texas
First United Methodist Church, Uvalde, TX
Wednesday, September 08, 2010

Wesley Nurse Ministry

The mission of Methodist Healthcare Ministries is to serve by improving the physical, mental and spiritual health of those least served
in the Southwest Texas Conference area of The United Methodist Church.


Wesley Nurse Health Ministries, under the direction of Laura Campbell, R.N., at Uvalde FUMC  offers resources for living through its specialized nurse.   The ministry provides a variety of  health and wellness programs within our local church and community and facilitates and coordinates services that impact the lives of the members of this congregation and community.
 

Services offered by the Wesley Nurse to the congregation and community include the following:

     Giving general information about health questions, individually or as part of a group
     Talking about personal health and wellness
     Helping clients apply for benefits and services from various agencies
     Checking blood pressure, blood sugar, weight and heart rate
     Offering support for growth in body, mind and spirit

While incorporating a holistic approach, the Wesley Nurse programs and services are designed to:

     Maximize the potential for optimal health
     Facilitate and promote self-empowerment
     Recognize, honor, respect, and embrace diversity as a core function of the professional practice of nursing.
     Collaborate with the individual, congregation, community, agencies, and available resources      to provide relevant and meaningful services

Although the Wesley Nurse is a licensed R.N., she does not administer medications and cannot diagnose medical conditions.