St. Joseph of the Hills Catholic Church is located in Eden, NC and provides the congregational home for the Sunday: 8:30 AM (Español) service.
The Cone Health Congregational
Nurse Program provided flu vaccines for the members of this Parrish along with
information about the Rockingham County Free Clinic that provides health care
for low income uninsured citizens of Rockingham County. An interpreter was
available to translate information and health counseling as needed for the
participants.
There were 34 vaccines
administered during this event and another date scheduled for November for
additional vaccines.
My role in this service
learning experience:
My role in this activity included assisting the
congregational nurses with registration, supplies, and documentation as
needed. In addition, I provided
encouragement to participates with anxiety about “shots” and attempted to
distract them with smiles and conversation to take their attention away from
the needles :)
This is such a rewarding service project! I am truly honored to have the opportunity to
participate in these activities. Next
Sunday morning we will repeat the flu vaccine program at another church with
the Hispanic congregation.
More to come…
