our mission statement

​The MUMC Parish Nurse Ministry  promotes wellness, healing and wholeness of body, mind and spirit within our church family through health assessment, counseling and education.

what we do

​Parish Nursing Ministry is defined as a unique, specialized practice of professional nursing that focuses on the promotion of holistic health within the faith community.   We support members with information to raise awareness of the relationship between health and spiritual well being.    Health is an individuals gift to treasure and care for.

Nurses have a variety of roles...
Health educator

• Provide health education for all age groups at MUMC
• Identify evidence/science based sources of information
• Support healthy lifestyle choices
• Deliver ongoing blood pressure screening
• Identify community agencies providing  health care support services

 Health counselor

• Provide personalized health counseling related to health maintenance and disease prevention 
• Answer questions about medications or management of current health concerns
• Maintain confidential client records
• Provide one to one consults for emotional and spiritual support

Health advocate

• Assist individuals/families in utilizing existing community health resources
• Provide assistance navigating the healthcare system
• Assist with decisions regarding  health, medical services, treatments and care facilities
• Work alongside the Pastor to empower members to maintain physical, mental and spiritual health

​Parish Nurses do not provide “hands-on” patient care such as that offered by home health nurses.  We assist  people toward the most appropriate health care providers.  We do not replace the Pastor’s healing mission, but support and enhance their reach and effectiveness.

For more information, contact Susan Solverson.

nurses are...

health educators

health counselors

health advocates