Hello Everyone,

My name is Annie Haddad and I am a Parish Nurse in NYC (there are
only two others in the city, actually). I have just begun a Health
Ministry at my parish, after completing the online parish nurse
certifcation course at SLU (which was wonderful). I am so happy to
know that I have a way of communicating with all of you. I am doing
this solo and have been feeling my way, with guidance from the Holy
Spirit. Parish Nursing has been practically unheard of in NYC, but
so far my congregation is very enthused about it. The response so
far has been along the lines of "What a fabulous idea!" I have so
far developed a Health Cabinet and conducted a Parish Health Needs
Survey, the results of which will be used to plan programs and
support groups. Tonight and tomorrow I will be offering our first BP
screening. I am seeing parishioners two mornings a week in the
rectory and have begun home visits. I am also developing a corp of
volunteers.
Please keep our new ministry in your prayers, and I look forward to
hearing from you and to participating in many interesting
discussions.
God bless,
Annie Haddad
Parish Nurse
Holy Trinity Church, New York City