Parish Nurse: Emily Arents, RN

Since 2002, the Health Ministry at St. Albans has worked to help members of the congregation understand the connection of body, mind, and spirit, nurturing our interdependence as God's people.

Our vision is:
· To offer shut-in parishioners visits, transportation, shopping and meals…..
· To offer those facing medical crises support, education, referrals….
· To improve the health of our parish community through education, blood pressure monitoring .….

We accomplish this with a wonderful team of angels who generously cook and visit and generally brighten the days of those who are homebound or hospitalized. The Parish Nurse helps to decipher medical plans of care and to explain medications prescribed, and offers prayers when desired. We present health related information occasionally at our Sunday Forums, and a monthly column on related topics is included in the church newsletter.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the health ministry has been helping to implement and follow official recommendations for masking, hand washing, and social distancing to ensure the health and safety of all members of the parish community.