Parish Nurse Program
How do I reach a parish nurse?
- Call the parish offices at 970-482-4148 and leave a request for a parish nurse
- Ask the pastor or Communion visitor for a parish nurse to visit or call you
- Leave a note in the collection basket or at the parish center.
What do parish nurses do?
- Blood pressure checks
- Health education
- Support for parishioners who are ill, hospitalized or homebound
- Referrals to other church-based services
- Community resources.
Who are the parish nurses?
Professional nurses who combine:
- Nursing skills
- Spiritual support
- Health education
Parish volunteers who:
- Have committed themselves to a healing ministry within the church
- Function as members of the pastoral team
- Extend the message of love and concern to all parishioners.