The Cone Health Congregational Nurse Program provided a Health Screening and Counseling for the Hispanic members of Hampton Heights Baptist Church located in Eden, NC. Hampton Heights was formed in 1962 and grew from 51 charter members to become a thriving church ministering to the Eden region and beyond with outreach programs and various other ministries.
The Health Screening and Counseling activity followed the
noon Hispanic Service and included blood pressure checks, blood sugar
screenings, health counseling advice, and scheduled referrals to the Free
Clinic of Rockingham County. It is the
mission of the Free Clinic to “recognize the right of low income, uninsured
citizens of Rockingham County to have access to health care that
compassionately meets their basic medical, dental and pharmacy needs” Free Clinic of Rockingham County
Hampton Heights Baptist Church
Eden, NC
Eden, NC
My role in this service learning experience:
During this Health Screening program, my role included
checking and recording blood pressures with documentation provided to the
Congregational Health Nurse as she followed up with blood sugar
screenings. Sandra Rakestraw is a
Certified Diabetes Educator as well as a Congregational Health Nurse. She gave each participant counseling (with an
interpreter as needed) on healthy food choices, follow-up referrals as needed,
and encouragement with individual health care needs.Future Opportunities:
Because Eden, NC is my home town, I have many opportunities to continue providing assistance with health care screenings and educational programs as needed for the Hispanic members of our community. My plans include assisting Sandra as she schedules additional activities in a number of churches in our county with Hispanic members in need of health screenings and counseling.
On to Trinity Wesleyan Church…
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