
Monthly Meetings
12:00 pm -
Faith Community Nurse Networking Coalition, Holy Name Church, 345 S. Military Trail
, West Palm Beach, FL
Beach (Call 561-345-2006 for more info & dates.)
April 19,
2018
Annual Faith Community Nurse Awards Luncheon
click here
for FCN Nomination Form
June 11-15, 2018
Foundations of
Faith Community Nursing Course & Retreat, Palm Beach Atlantic Univ., West Palm Beach, FL
Read Articles on Faith- Based Nursing
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Who is IHWA? Historical Perspective
Interfaith
Health and Wellness (IHW) provides support and education
for registered nurses who
are serving our community through their affiliation with churches, synagogues,
mosques and other
faith-based initiatives.
Taking a whole-person
approach to wellness--focusing on the body, mind and spirit--Faith
Community Nursing practice, also known as Parish Nursing, provides
health promotion and maintenance within the context of the values, beliefs
and practices of a faith
community, and healthcare assistance by assisting individuals who
might not be receiving the care they need.
Interfaith
Health and Wellness Association was originally conceived through the efforts of
three partnering
Palm Beach County foundation personnel who sought a
solution to a community need – support for faith-based nursing practice.
Under the direction of the founding Board of Directors
- Martha Alligood, Abbi Bentz, Gae Faraone, Marge Sulllivan and Terri Touhy-
the organization established itself as a positive force
within Palm Beach County. On September 1, 2006, it
became part of of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach,
Inc. which expanded outreach to five counties in Florida. Since beginning, the
Advisory Board
of Directors has expanded; Faith Community Nurse Basic Preparation curriculum
retreats have been held; parish
nurses programs have been established; and an expanded strategic plan has been initiated through
the organization’s vision and mission statements.
Vision
IHWA envisions faith-based communities where all individuals, across boundaries
and diverse populations, have access to healthcare and basic support
services, irrespective of religious affiliation, age or income, with
the outcome of physical, mental and spiritual health that ultimately
embraces individual and community wellness.
Mission
Interfaith Health & Wellness is committed to the support and education of registered nurses
who serve
their congregations and communities, by promoting care of the body, mind
and spirit for healing and wellness. Catholic Charities, inspired by
God's love for all, serves people in need, advocates for justice, and
collaborates with others to build just, compassionate communities. SUPPORT
- community referral services
- information on funding resources
- program development
information and mentoring for Faith Community Nursing practice
- library of resources related to the community and faith-based nursing practice
- a network within
Palm Beach County for practicing Faith Community Nurses to communicate
EDUCATION
- surveying needs
- offering the
Faith Community Nurse “Basic Preparation” curriculum
to registered nurses
- offering conferences, workshops and seminars on area-specific topics of faith-based
nursing practice
IHWA Services
-
Assessment for initiating or continuing a Faith Community Nursing practice
- Resource
Center Library
- Guidance and support for the nurse
through a mentoring network
- Networking meetings for nurses that provide:
- Sharing of information
- Best practices
- Support forums for
professional speakers & discussion
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Communication materials offering:
- Up-to-date faith based nursing practice
- Meetings,
retreats, networking opportunities
- the Faith
Community Nurse Basic Preparation Course
- Educational workshops
& seminars
- Educational programs
& materials for nurses, volunteers, clients/families, clergy and
the general public
- Community relations programs that assist in building awareness and understanding
of faith-based nursing practice
- Support in financial development
- Recruitment assistance for both nurses and volunteers
Sources of funding
Interfaith Health
& Wellness services are offered in partnership with several
public and private collaborative partners. Initial funding support was provided by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties,
the Palm Healthcare Foundation, the Allegany Franciscan Foundation
and the Frank J. Lewis Foundation.
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