International Parish Nurse Resource Center
www.parishnurses.org
Resources and information for parish nurses, clergy, and educators. On-line electronic newsletter (eNotes) and archived journal (Perspectives). Hosts Annual Westberg Parish Nurse Symposium; register on-line.
Health Ministry Association
www.hmassoc.org
A professional membership organization for all those participating in health ministry. On-line
newsletter (HMA Today). Hosts an annual conference; register on-line. Has links for Pandemic Flu
Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations. Lots of other resources & useful links.
National Episcopal Health Ministries
www.episcopalhealthministries.org
Has an on-line newsletter (Body & Soul) and lots of resources. Hosts Annual NEHM Conference;
register on-line.
United Church of Christ
www.ucc.org/
health
Has a Certified Lay Minister of Health Program in addition to a Faith Community Nurse Network.
Extensive directory and resource list.
United Methodist Church - Congregational Health Ministries
www.ucc.org/
Search under “Congregational Health Ministries.” Lots of news articles related to parish nursing and
health ministry.
Carle Foundation Parish Nurses
www.faithcommunitynursing.org
A nursing resource for the body, mind, and spirit
Church Health Reader
www.hopeandhealing.org
Church Health Reader produces innovative resources on health and healing for lay leaders and clergy.
We bring you:
- interviews with leaders and thinkers
- tips and advice on running effective ministries
- faithful reflections on living with disease
- reviews of relevant resources
- recipes for larger groups, such as soup kitchens and church suppers
- tested curricula such as our own Walk & Talk
Our mission is simple: to make you and your church healthier in body and spirit. It begins with each
of us making healthier decisions for ourselves and our churches. Church Health Reader is here to help
you do just that.
MedlinePlus
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends.
Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions,
and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health
information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
You can use MedlinePlus to learn about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or
supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations. You can also
get links to the latest medical research on your topic or find out about clinical trials on a disease or
condition.
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