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The information came from
Women's Health within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
It is a campaign to promote health. Since it is a government agency I
would not think that they would be giving this info because of a
sponsorship. This is the entire health tip that came as an e-newsletter.

Pick Your Path to Health: An educational health campaign for all women!

February: Weight Management: Vital for long-term wellness.

It's a Fact: Caffeine and alcohol act as diuretic beverages and can
cause you to lose water through increased urination.

Take Action: Carry a water bottle with you every day and refill it at
least three times.  It's important to drink plenty of water throughout
the day, not just when you're thirsty.  Fill it up before you head to
work or run your daily errands.  And if at the office, make it a water
break rather than a coffee break.  And remember, the more active you
are, the more water your body needs.  To determine how much water you
should drink each day go to the International Bottled Water
Association's Hydration Calculator at
www.bottledwater.org/public/html/input1.html.

For More Information: Visit www.4woman.gov and enter the keyword
"Nutrition."
-----Original Message-----
From: Sally Camp [mailto:scamp@...]
Sent: Tuesday, February 11, 2003 10:40 AM
To: ParishNurse@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ParishNurse] hydration and activity and back

At 07:13 AM 2/11/2003 -0800, you wrote:

>I checked this site out and am skeptical...amounts seem excessive and
>since this site is a marketing tool by the bottled water folks, I am
even
>more skeptical.  There has been a recent news article detailing the
myths
>of the old 8 glasses of 8 oz per day showing that was too much, and
this
>site recommends WAY more. Let me know if anyone has hard data on
>hand.  Thanks,. Barb Borman


Hi, Barb,

I agree with you.  Here is a recent article from the Chicago tribune.

Sally Camp


Should our cup runneth over?
--------------------

The rules of hydration

By Bob Condor
Tribune staff reporter

February 9, 2003

It's not hard to feel awash in nutritional advice. Rarely a week passes
that we don't read about a new study that contradicts last month's
study.

Although experts might debate the health value of, say, bacon-and-egg
breakfasts, a fallback position for most any dietitian is urging people
to
consume adequate fluids to be fully hydrated.

Yet even the standard recommendation of eight glasses of water per day
has
been challenged in recent times.

"The research question has been raised whether there is actually
scientific
evidence for drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water each day," said JoAnn
Hattner, a clinical nutrition professor at Stanford University and
spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

The answer is a definitive "we don't know for sure." Not surprisingly,
nutritionists are still not about to play down the importance of daily
fluids. You still consistently read or hear that we need 8 to 10 cups of

fluids each day for optimal health. Another common suggestion is to
divide
your body weight in pounds by two. That's the number of ounces you need
each day.

What is surprising is the range of beverages that count toward your
daily
hydration totals.

"What's really changed [among nutrition researchers in the last few
years]
is caffeine is not considered as severely dehydrating," said Monique
Ryan,
an Evanston-based nutritionist and author of the new book "Sports
Nutrition
for Endurance Athletes" (Velo Press, $19.95). "Caffeinated drinks can
count
as about half water."

That means your 16-ounce morning coffee can "count" as one of the
recommended 8 to 10 cups of water. Or half of your soda can is equal to
6
ounces of water. It appears the substance caffeine itself is not the
diuretic agent once believed, though it does prompt most people to
urinate
more frequently. The result is the 50 percent fluid loss.

Caffeine not so bad, but ...

Ryan is quick to add that this reversal of thinking is "not a directive
to
drink caffeine." Coffee, for instance, stimulates both the bladder and
central nervous system. Coffee drinkers need to be aware of how caffeine

affects them.

What's more, regular soft drinks lurk with excess sugar (10 teaspoons
per
12-ounce serving) or additives (especially in diet pops). Cutting your
soda
intake could be the healthiest change you make this year.

"My rule of thumb is no more than four sodas per week," said Jackie
Berning, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Colorado
at
Colorado Springs and nutritionist for several Denver-area professional
sports teams.

Berning said some beverages, such as juice, milk, soy milk and herbal
teas,
can match water ounce for hydrating ounce. She and other nutritionists
mentioned provisos about juice (drink 100 percent varieties, consume
only 6
to 8 ounces daily because of high caloric content, don't use it to
quench
thirst) and milks (require more work in the digestive tract than water).

You can estimate caffeinated drinks at about 50 percent equivalent of
water
(the less-caffeinated green tea is slightly higher).

Alcoholic drinks don't fare so well on the fluid-replacement index. Most

nutritionists suggest not counting any of your favorite beers, wines or
cocktails toward the daily water mark. Researchers say alcohol blocks a
hormone that otherwise helps the body stay hydrated.

In fact, a frequent suggestion is to consume a full glass of water for
every alcoholic serving. Ryan said consuming alcohol after exercise may
inhibit muscle recovery.

In any case, Hattner said each of us needs to get in the flow of our
personal health and energy levels.

"You are the best judge of whether you are getting enough fluids in your

day," Hattner said. "It's more than monitoring your thirst. If you are
feeling lethargic, it may well be from lack of hydration."

What water does

A quick biology lesson: Water flushes toxins out of the body and keeps
your
organs functioning at peak levels. One of water's primary duties is
maintaining adequate blood supply to the skin.

It is indeed scientifically documented that a typical human can't
survive
more than a few days without water. One reason is that even the
sedentary
individual loses 1.5 to 2 liters of water daily. At rest, urine output
represents our greatest losses, while sweating during physical activity
can
double fluid losses on any given workout day.

Thirst is not a reliable gauge for your fluid needs, especially as we
grow
older because the body's thirst mechanism becomes less attuned. An adult

can more easily confuse the sensations of hunger and thirst than
children.

A better indicator of fluid intake is urine color.

"If it is pale lemonade or no color," Berning said, "then you are
getting
enough fluids. If it is darker, like apple juice, you are a 'hurtin'
unit.' "

Many of Berning's clients, pro athletes included, regularly take
multiple
vitamin/mineral supplements. Their urine color can often be much darker
or
yellower, particularly if the product has high amounts of B vitamins.

"The yellower color means you are not absorbing all of the
multi-vitamin,"
explained Berning. "I strongly recommend you cut back on the supplement,

such as taking it every other day or third day to avoid wasting the
vitamins."

Another idea is splitting up your vitamin dose during the day, perhaps
taking some with breakfast and the rest at dinner. The idea is
maintaining
a consistently pale urine color, except for the first thing in the
morning,
which tends to be darker.

There are no set "healthy number of times" for daily urination. Bladders

differ as much as personalities. But if you go at 9 a.m., then not again

until 2 p.m., you need to consume more fluids.

Trouble signs

On the other hand, Berning said, if you are getting up twice a night or
more, it is best to seek medical attention. The overnight frequency
could
be a sign of diabetes or other troubles.

Ryan suggested that the properly hydrated person will empty "four full
bladders" each day.

Moreover, the best approach to hydration is drinking water throughout
the
day and not too much at any one time. A standard strategy is 8 ounces
every
one to two hours (especially if you are constipated). Otherwise,
drinking
too much fluid at once, even a pint or two of spring water, simply
overloads the kidneys without actually hydrating the body.

"It's always better to space it out," Ryan said.

Liquid refresher course

Getting in the flow of good health starts with drinking enough fluids to

fully hydrate the body. Water is the beverage of choice, but as this
chart
shows, some popular alternative drinks can help you get enough fluids in

your day, while others don't help the cause.

Water

Pros: Best choice for hydrating the body in a hurry. Easily digested.
Highly accessible. Can help keep appetite in check.

Cons: Some people don't find it thirst-quenching (try it colder). Others

say it's a bother to carry a water bottle. Excuses, excuses.

Quantity: Shoot for a minimum of 48 ounces every day or six 8-ounce
cups.
Better yet, fill up a 20-ounce water bottle at breakfast, lunch and
dinner
times.

Coffee/tea

Pros: Surprise, even your daily coffee fix can help you get enough
fluids.
New thinking is, say, a 12-ounce cup of coffee counts as roughly 6
ounces
of water/proper fluids. Figure tea at about 8 ounces.

Cons: Too much caffeine can disrupt your physical and emotional states.
Rather than boost your energy, an afternoon cup is likely fatiguing your

adrenal glands.

Quantity: We all know how much coffee is too much (your best move is
keeping to 12 to 16 ounces tops). Try green tea or other herbal tea
instead.

Fruit juices

Pros: Substitutes ounce for ounce with water in terms of fluid needs.
Appealing taste. Change of pace from water.

Cons: Sugar content of juice can be hard on the digestive tract, can
slow
the hydration process. People watching weight might be inadvertently
consuming too many calories with juice.

Quantity: Adults and kids alike shouldn't drink much more than 8 ounces
daily. Keep it to 100 percent juice. Stretch the juice with water or
sparkling water.

Milk/soy milk

Pros: Matches water ounce for ounce. Cow's milk is a good source of
calcium. Soy milk offers a nutritious non-dairy option (buy a product
fortified with calcium).

Cons: Sugar content of milk and soy milk (check labels for lower sugar
content) is harder to digest than water, can slow the hydration effect.
Be
careful about saturated-fat content in milk.

Quantity: American Dairy Association suggests 3 cups of non-fat milk
daily.
Can match calcium with a combination of fortified soy milk, leafy
greens,
canned salmon, tofu and yogurt.

Alcohol

Pros: Research shows wine in moderation can protect against heart
disease
and certain cancers. Alcoholic drinks are associated with relaxation and

social enjoyment.

Cons: Doesn't count a single ounce toward hydration. Experts suggest
drinking one tall glass of water for every beer, glass of wine or
cocktail.

Quantity: You know the drill. One to two drinks daily maximum for women,

two to three for men.

Soft drinks

Pros: Hard to talk up soda as part of a healthful diet. But it does
count
as 50 percent water. Works as the occasional treat.

Cons: Too much sugar in regular sodas (roughly 10 teaspoons per 12-ounce

can) and too many additives in diet sodas.

Quantity: Drink sparingly. One a day is too much. Consider four per week
as
maximum. Try sparkling water with a splash of juice as your everyday
substitute.

-- Bob Condor


Copyright (c) 2003, Chicago Tribune


--------------------




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At 07:13 AM 2/11/2003 -0800, you wrote:

>I checked this site out and am skeptical...amounts seem excessive and
>since this site is a marketing tool by the bottled water folks, I am even
>more skeptical.  There has been a recent news article detailing the myths
>of the old 8 glasses of 8 oz per day showing that was too much, and this
>site recommends WAY more. Let me know if anyone has hard data on
>hand.  Thanks,. Barb Borman


Hi, Barb,

I agree with you.  Here is a recent article from the Chicago tribune.

Sally Camp


Should our cup runneth over?
--------------------

The rules of hydration

By Bob Condor
Tribune staff reporter

February 9, 2003

It's not hard to feel awash in nutritional advice. Rarely a week passes
that we don't read about a new study that contradicts last month's study.

Although experts might debate the health value of, say, bacon-and-egg
breakfasts, a fallback position for most any dietitian is urging people to
consume adequate fluids to be fully hydrated.

Yet even the standard recommendation of eight glasses of water per day has
been challenged in recent times.

"The research question has been raised whether there is actually scientific
evidence for drinking 8 to 10 glasses of water each day," said JoAnn
Hattner, a clinical nutrition professor at Stanford University and
spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association.

The answer is a definitive "we don't know for sure." Not surprisingly,
nutritionists are still not about to play down the importance of daily
fluids. You still consistently read or hear that we need 8 to 10 cups of
fluids each day for optimal health. Another common suggestion is to divide
your body weight in pounds by two. That's the number of ounces you need
each day.

What is surprising is the range of beverages that count toward your daily
hydration totals.

"What's really changed [among nutrition researchers in the last few years]
is caffeine is not considered as severely dehydrating," said Monique Ryan,
an Evanston-based nutritionist and author of the new book "Sports Nutrition
for Endurance Athletes" (Velo Press, $19.95). "Caffeinated drinks can count
as about half water."

That means your 16-ounce morning coffee can "count" as one of the
recommended 8 to 10 cups of water. Or half of your soda can is equal to 6
ounces of water. It appears the substance caffeine itself is not the
diuretic agent once believed, though it does prompt most people to urinate
more frequently. The result is the 50 percent fluid loss.

Caffeine not so bad, but ...

Ryan is quick to add that this reversal of thinking is "not a directive to
drink caffeine." Coffee, for instance, stimulates both the bladder and
central nervous system. Coffee drinkers need to be aware of how caffeine
affects them.

What's more, regular soft drinks lurk with excess sugar (10 teaspoons per
12-ounce serving) or additives (especially in diet pops). Cutting your soda
intake could be the healthiest change you make this year.

"My rule of thumb is no more than four sodas per week," said Jackie
Berning, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Colorado at
Colorado Springs and nutritionist for several Denver-area professional
sports teams.

Berning said some beverages, such as juice, milk, soy milk and herbal teas,
can match water ounce for hydrating ounce. She and other nutritionists
mentioned provisos about juice (drink 100 percent varieties, consume only 6
to 8 ounces daily because of high caloric content, don't use it to quench
thirst) and milks (require more work in the digestive tract than water).

You can estimate caffeinated drinks at about 50 percent equivalent of water
(the less-caffeinated green tea is slightly higher).

Alcoholic drinks don't fare so well on the fluid-replacement index. Most
nutritionists suggest not counting any of your favorite beers, wines or
cocktails toward the daily water mark. Researchers say alcohol blocks a
hormone that otherwise helps the body stay hydrated.

In fact, a frequent suggestion is to consume a full glass of water for
every alcoholic serving. Ryan said consuming alcohol after exercise may
inhibit muscle recovery.

In any case, Hattner said each of us needs to get in the flow of our
personal health and energy levels.

"You are the best judge of whether you are getting enough fluids in your
day," Hattner said. "It's more than monitoring your thirst. If you are
feeling lethargic, it may well be from lack of hydration."

What water does

A quick biology lesson: Water flushes toxins out of the body and keeps your
organs functioning at peak levels. One of water's primary duties is
maintaining adequate blood supply to the skin.

It is indeed scientifically documented that a typical human can't survive
more than a few days without water. One reason is that even the sedentary
individual loses 1.5 to 2 liters of water daily. At rest, urine output
represents our greatest losses, while sweating during physical activity can
double fluid losses on any given workout day.

Thirst is not a reliable gauge for your fluid needs, especially as we grow
older because the body's thirst mechanism becomes less attuned. An adult
can more easily confuse the sensations of hunger and thirst than children.

A better indicator of fluid intake is urine color.

"If it is pale lemonade or no color," Berning said, "then you are getting
enough fluids. If it is darker, like apple juice, you are a 'hurtin' unit.' "

Many of Berning's clients, pro athletes included, regularly take multiple
vitamin/mineral supplements. Their urine color can often be much darker or
yellower, particularly if the product has high amounts of B vitamins.

"The yellower color means you are not absorbing all of the multi-vitamin,"
explained Berning. "I strongly recommend you cut back on the supplement,
such as taking it every other day or third day to avoid wasting the vitamins."

Another idea is splitting up your vitamin dose during the day, perhaps
taking some with breakfast and the rest at dinner. The idea is maintaining
a consistently pale urine color, except for the first thing in the morning,
which tends to be darker.

There are no set "healthy number of times" for daily urination. Bladders
differ as much as personalities. But if you go at 9 a.m., then not again
until 2 p.m., you need to consume more fluids.

Trouble signs

On the other hand, Berning said, if you are getting up twice a night or
more, it is best to seek medical attention. The overnight frequency could
be a sign of diabetes or other troubles.

Ryan suggested that the properly hydrated person will empty "four full
bladders" each day.

Moreover, the best approach to hydration is drinking water throughout the
day and not too much at any one time. A standard strategy is 8 ounces every
one to two hours (especially if you are constipated). Otherwise, drinking
too much fluid at once, even a pint or two of spring water, simply
overloads the kidneys without actually hydrating the body.

"It's always better to space it out," Ryan said.

Liquid refresher course

Getting in the flow of good health starts with drinking enough fluids to
fully hydrate the body. Water is the beverage of choice, but as this chart
shows, some popular alternative drinks can help you get enough fluids in
your day, while others don't help the cause.

Water

Pros: Best choice for hydrating the body in a hurry. Easily digested.
Highly accessible. Can help keep appetite in check.

Cons: Some people don't find it thirst-quenching (try it colder). Others
say it's a bother to carry a water bottle. Excuses, excuses.

Quantity: Shoot for a minimum of 48 ounces every day or six 8-ounce cups.
Better yet, fill up a 20-ounce water bottle at breakfast, lunch and dinner
times.

Coffee/tea

Pros: Surprise, even your daily coffee fix can help you get enough fluids.
New thinking is, say, a 12-ounce cup of coffee counts as roughly 6 ounces
of water/proper fluids. Figure tea at about 8 ounces.

Cons: Too much caffeine can disrupt your physical and emotional states.
Rather than boost your energy, an afternoon cup is likely fatiguing your
adrenal glands.

Quantity: We all know how much coffee is too much (your best move is
keeping to 12 to 16 ounces tops). Try green tea or other herbal tea instead.

Fruit juices

Pros: Substitutes ounce for ounce with water in terms of fluid needs.
Appealing taste. Change of pace from water.

Cons: Sugar content of juice can be hard on the digestive tract, can slow
the hydration process. People watching weight might be inadvertently
consuming too many calories with juice.

Quantity: Adults and kids alike shouldn't drink much more than 8 ounces
daily. Keep it to 100 percent juice. Stretch the juice with water or
sparkling water.

Milk/soy milk

Pros: Matches water ounce for ounce. Cow's milk is a good source of
calcium. Soy milk offers a nutritious non-dairy option (buy a product
fortified with calcium).

Cons: Sugar content of milk and soy milk (check labels for lower sugar
content) is harder to digest than water, can slow the hydration effect. Be
careful about saturated-fat content in milk.

Quantity: American Dairy Association suggests 3 cups of non-fat milk daily.
Can match calcium with a combination of fortified soy milk, leafy greens,
canned salmon, tofu and yogurt.

Alcohol

Pros: Research shows wine in moderation can protect against heart disease
and certain cancers. Alcoholic drinks are associated with relaxation and
social enjoyment.

Cons: Doesn't count a single ounce toward hydration. Experts suggest
drinking one tall glass of water for every beer, glass of wine or cocktail.

Quantity: You know the drill. One to two drinks daily maximum for women,
two to three for men.

Soft drinks

Pros: Hard to talk up soda as part of a healthful diet. But it does count
as 50 percent water. Works as the occasional treat.

Cons: Too much sugar in regular sodas (roughly 10 teaspoons per 12-ounce
can) and too many additives in diet sodas.

Quantity: Drink sparingly. One a day is too much. Consider four per week as
maximum. Try sparkling water with a splash of juice as your everyday
substitute.

-- Bob Condor


Copyright (c) 2003, Chicago Tribune


--------------------

I checked this site out and am skeptical...amounts seem excessive and since this
site is a marketing tool by the bottled water folks, I am even more skeptical. 
There has been a recent news article detailing the myths of the old 8 glasses of
8 oz per day showing that was too much, and this site recommends WAY more. Let
me know if anyone has hard data on hand.  Thanks,. Barb Borman
  janet barton <captpitt@...> wrote: This is interesting. It may be
helpful for those of you who have an
exercise program in your ministry. It calculates hydration needs with
activity and weight.


Take Action: Carry a water bottle with you every day and refill it at
least three times.  It's important to drink plenty of water throughout
the day, not just when you're thirsty.  Fill it up before you head to
work or run your daily errands.  And if at the office, make it a water
break rather than a coffee break.  And remember, the more active you
are, the more water your body needs.  To determine how much water you
should drink each day go to the International Bottled Water
Association's Hydration Calculator at
www.bottledwater.org/public/html/input1.html.

For More Information: Visit www.4woman.gov and enter the keyword
"Nutrition."




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Deb,

You can email Ronnette at

im50427@....

sally camp


I did write to Ronette and the Wholly Living Health Ministry in Nebraska
>but
>have not heard anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

This is interesting. It may be helpful for those of you who have an
exercise program in your ministry. It calculates hydration needs with
activity and weight.


Take Action: Carry a water bottle with you every day and refill it at
least three times.  It's important to drink plenty of water throughout
the day, not just when you're thirsty.  Fill it up before you head to
work or run your daily errands.  And if at the office, make it a water
break rather than a coffee break.  And remember, the more active you
are, the more water your body needs.  To determine how much water you
should drink each day go to the International Bottled Water
Association's Hydration Calculator at
www.bottledwater.org/public/html/input1.html.

For More Information: Visit www.4woman.gov and enter the keyword
"Nutrition."




[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Ronette's address has changed since I posted her info.  It is:

Ronette Sailors
Wholly Living Health Ministry
508 Dlizabeth Lane
McCook, NE 69001
303-345-3524

I have some of her books that I could mail you if you don't reach her.


JoVeta Wescott, RN, MSHA
Manager, Parish Nursing
3600 E. Harry
Wichita, KS 67218
316.689.5152



                     Daybee56@...
                     om                   To:     ParishNurse@yahoogroups.com
                                          cc:
                     02/09/2003           Subject:     [ParishNurse] Walking in
the Way
                     05:39 PM
                     Please respond
                     to ParishNurse






In December there was information on this list serve about scripture walks
called "Walking in the Way." I am very interested in starting a walking
group
in my church and wanted to know if any of you had more info on this
program.
I did write to Ronette and the Wholly Living Health Ministry in Nebraska
but
have not heard anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Deb Talbert,RN
Parish Nurse
Zion Lutheran Church
Wheeling, W.Va.



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Thank you so much for all of your help.  It has been a great blessing!
Pam


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Our coordinator did a "walking to Tarsus with Paul" It was independent
walking and gathering once a week to log the miles walked and there was
scripture reading and history of the time.

I forwarded your email to her
Peace+
Janet

-----Original Message-----
From: Daybee56@... [mailto:Daybee56@...]
Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 5:39 PM
To: ParishNurse@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ParishNurse] Walking in the Way

In December there was information on this list serve about scripture
walks
called "Walking in the Way." I am very interested in starting a walking
group
in my church and wanted to know if any of you had more info on this
program.
I did write to Ronette and the Wholly Living Health Ministry in Nebraska
but
have not heard anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Deb Talbert,RN
Parish Nurse
Zion Lutheran Church
Wheeling, W.Va.



Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to
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We at Trinity Lutheran Church in Canton, Il. have a walking to Jerusalem
program.  We got pedometer's from our local extension service.  Parishioners
bought these and kept track of their mileage.  We hung a big map in the church
hall and kept track of our progress.  The journey was enjoyed by all.

Let me know if you need anything else.
Mary Ann Klindworth
worth@...

   ----- Original Message -----
   From: Daybee56@...
   To: ParishNurse@yahoogroups.com
   Sent: Sunday, February 09, 2003 5:39 PM
   Subject: [ParishNurse] Walking in the Way


   In December there was information on this list serve about scripture walks
   called "Walking in the Way." I am very interested in starting a walking group
   in my church and wanted to know if any of you had more info on this program.
   I did write to Ronette and the Wholly Living Health Ministry in Nebraska but
   have not heard anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

   Thanks,
   Deb Talbert,RN
   Parish Nurse
   Zion Lutheran Church
   Wheeling, W.Va.

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In December there was information on this list serve about scripture walks
called "Walking in the Way." I am very interested in starting a walking group
in my church and wanted to know if any of you had more info on this program.
I did write to Ronette and the Wholly Living Health Ministry in Nebraska but
have not heard anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Deb Talbert,RN
Parish Nurse
Zion Lutheran Church
Wheeling, W.Va.

Medline has Spanish information on almost all of their
Topics
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sitemap.html
  If you have particular areas of interest I will go through my files and
send you links to that particular topic.
I collect links for the National Observance of the month and try to
include Spanish resources when at all possible and I would be happy to
share with you
Peace+
Janet

-----Original Message-----
From: pammescallrn <PamMescallRN@...> [mailto:PamMescallRN@...]
Sent: Friday, February 07, 2003 12:17 PM
To: ParishNurse@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ParishNurse] Spanish or bilingual educational materials

Does anyone know of a good source for Spanish laguage materials?
Most places have tons of English materials, but only a token amount
in Spanish.  I have a large Hispanic / Latino population and need
help!  Thanks a lot!
Pam





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The American Heart Association has some as well as the Dept. of Health.

There is also a Spanish Food Pyramid if you use your search engine.

Good blessings to you,
Carmel(Phila)

Also, I am interested in setting up a Healthy Mind...Use it or Lose it
Workshop...ideas? Psychologist, Nutritionist, Gerontologist, Neurologist?
Thank you.


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Pam
A good source of Spanish education material,
especially if your population is low literacy comes
from the National Center of Farmworkers Health (NCFH)
at www.ncfh.org. Go to the education site. There is
English & Spanish. Be careful with education material,
it may not be the same language that is spoken in your
Spanish Community. Have people in your own community
go over the material to make sure it is the words
familiar to those in your community. I also contacted
Alexandra Garcia, she is an assistant to some
professors who have worked with the Mexican population
near the Texas border to create Spanish videos on
Diabetes. They are a wonderful resource. Her e-mail is
alexgarcia@....
Gay Bondelid RN
Idaho
--- "pammescallrn <PamMescallRN@...>"
<PamMescallRN@...> wrote:
> Does anyone know of a good source for Spanish
> laguage materials?
> Most places have tons of English materials, but only
> a token amount
> in Spanish.  I have a large Hispanic / Latino
> population and need
> help!  Thanks a lot!
> Pam
>
>


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Any recommendations on the best ways to share information about my
Care Ministry (www.CareMinistry.com). I am currently working with a
number of churches across the country and would like to inform other
Parish Nurses of the resources and programs we have available.

Thanks,

Charles Puchta
Aging America Resources
www.CareMinistry.com

Does anyone know of a good source for Spanish laguage materials?
Most places have tons of English materials, but only a token amount
in Spanish.  I have a large Hispanic / Latino population and need
help!  Thanks a lot!
Pam

For a good product for lotion/glove barrier I highly recommend Bio-Safe
lotion.  You can read about it at www.biosafe-inc.com/
Annette

----- Original Message -----
From: "Carol Tippe" <tippe.carol@...>
To: <ParishNurse@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 8:40 PM
Subject: [ParishNurse] question about glove lotion protective barrier item
in past discussions


>
>
> Could someone give me the information again about the lotion/glove
> barrier for use when shaking hands and having contact with large groups
> of germy people????  I remember a product talked about on this list.
> Also does anyone have good cleaning products that are germicidal to
> share for use in churches with nurseries, Sunday schools, before and
> after school programs, and lots of potential germ exposures?
> We would suggest a product called Wonder Q - it was suggested to us by
> one of the quality day cares in town...its made in smaller quantities
> now, but still available.  It can be used on all kinds of surfaces and
> it does not have a smell.  We are trying to be very environmentally
> conscious due to some highly allergic parishioners as well as trying to
> be safe for the environment!!!!
> Thanks for sharing!
> Carol
>
>
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>

Could someone give me the information again about the lotion/glove
barrier for use when shaking hands and having contact with large groups
of germy people????  I remember a product talked about on this list.
Also does anyone have good cleaning products that are germicidal to
share for use in churches with nurseries, Sunday schools, before and
after school programs, and lots of potential germ exposures?
We would suggest a product called Wonder Q - it was suggested to us by
one of the quality day cares in town...its made in smaller quantities
now, but still available.  It can be used on all kinds of surfaces and
it does not have a smell.  We are trying to be very environmentally
conscious due to some highly allergic parishioners as well as trying to
be safe for the environment!!!!
Thanks for sharing!
Carol

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Updated info re: the Dwelling Place -- church supported shelter
The director is Linda Chapman (she is happily married) and the direct number is
(651)776.4805 The other number will get folks there, but not as directly.

Lyla Pagels, RN, Parish Nurse Coordinator
Mercy & Unity Hospitals
550 Osborne Rd. NE
Fridley, MN 55432-2799
763.236.4342
763.236.4340 (fax)
Lyla.Pagels@...


-----Original Message-----
From: Sally Camp [mailto:scamp@...]
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 4:20 PM
To: ParishNurse@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [ParishNurse] Fwd: Safe House ministry for abused women


Thanks, Lyla,

I will pass this on.

Sally



At 02:02 PM 1/22/2003 -0600, you wrote:
>Sally and Joan --
>The 2 resources I can suggest re: shelters though churches are:
>         The Dwelling Place in St. Paul, MN
>         Executive Director, Linda Johnson  651.298.6799
>         This shelter was started and is supported by faith communities.
>
>         The Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence
>         (206)634.1903   www.cpsdv.org
>         email   cpsdv@...
>         Located in Seattle, they are a wonderful resource and have lots>
   of experience.  We use their "Broken Vows" video in our curriculum and
> there are examples of churches and shelter collaborations in that video also.
>
>We have developed a very useful and practical curriculum addressing
>domestic violence for clergy, staff, lay leaders  It has been very well
>received by faith communities in the Mpls./St. Paul metro region. and we>
  offer the 4 hour workshop free of charge as an outreach of the Community>
  Parish Nurse Program and the Violence Prevention Educator of our
>hospitals. It was sited in a recent issue of Connections and we have been>
  sending it around the country to interested folks.  "Creating a Safe
>Place: Encourage to Change" can be viewed and downloaded from
>www.mincava.umn.edu/vaw.asp
>by clicking on the above title.  It does not get into how to set up actual>
  shelters, etc.
>
>I would also be glad to mail anyone a hard copy for free if you provide me>
  with name and address.
>
>Blessings to all!
>
>
>Lyla Pagels, RN, Parish Nurse Coordinator
>Mercy & Unity Hospitals
>550 Osborne Rd. NE
>Fridley, MN 55432-2799
>763.236.4342
>763.236.4340 (fax)
>Lyla.Pagels@...
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Sally Camp [mailto:scamp@...]
>Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:49 AM
>To: ParishNurse@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [ParishNurse] Fwd: Safe House ministry for abused women
>
>
>
>Hello,
>
>I just got this from a person on another list and I am posting it
>here.  Does anyone have any resources like this?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Sally
>
>
>
> >X-Originating-IP: [198.189.150.122]
> >From: "joan scarborough" <joanscarborough@...>
> >
> >Dear Sally,
> >Do you have any information or networking resources for a congregation
> >looking at setting up some type of ministry for abused women? i.e. safe
> >houses within the church body, educational classes, books and study guide>
>  resources with a Christian perspective etc.
> >Thank you for your time.
> >I facilitate health ministry at our church: Redwood Covenant Church in
> >Santa Rosa, California.
> >My email
> is:  <mailto:joanscarborough@...>joanscarborough@...
> >my phone number is: 707-584-7387
> >my address is:  79 Madrigal
> >                        Rohnert Park, California  94928
> >
> >
> >
> >----------
>
>
>
>
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  his message contains information that may be confidential and privileged. 
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Thanks, Lyla,

I will pass this on.

Sally



At 02:02 PM 1/22/2003 -0600, you wrote:
>Sally and Joan --
>The 2 resources I can suggest re: shelters though churches are:
>         The Dwelling Place in St. Paul, MN
>         Executive Director, Linda Johnson  651.298.6799
>         This shelter was started and is supported by faith communities.
>
>         The Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence
>         (206)634.1903   www.cpsdv.org
>         email   cpsdv@...
>         Located in Seattle, they are a wonderful resource and have lots
> of experience.  We use their "Broken Vows" video in our curriculum and
> there are examples of churches and shelter collaborations in that video also.
>
>We have developed a very useful and practical curriculum addressing
>domestic violence for clergy, staff, lay leaders  It has been very well
>received by faith communities in the Mpls./St. Paul metro region. and we
>offer the 4 hour workshop free of charge as an outreach of the Community
>Parish Nurse Program and the Violence Prevention Educator of our
>hospitals. It was sited in a recent issue of Connections and we have been
>sending it around the country to interested folks.  "Creating a Safe
>Place: Encourage to Change" can be viewed and downloaded from
>www.mincava.umn.edu/vaw.asp
>by clicking on the above title.  It does not get into how to set up actual
>shelters, etc.
>
>I would also be glad to mail anyone a hard copy for free if you provide me
>with name and address.
>
>Blessings to all!
>
>
>Lyla Pagels, RN, Parish Nurse Coordinator
>Mercy & Unity Hospitals
>550 Osborne Rd. NE
>Fridley, MN 55432-2799
>763.236.4342
>763.236.4340 (fax)
>Lyla.Pagels@...
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Sally Camp [mailto:scamp@...]
>Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:49 AM
>To: ParishNurse@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [ParishNurse] Fwd: Safe House ministry for abused women
>
>
>
>Hello,
>
>I just got this from a person on another list and I am posting it
>here.  Does anyone have any resources like this?
>
>Thanks!
>
>Sally
>
>
>
> >X-Originating-IP: [198.189.150.122]
> >From: "joan scarborough" <joanscarborough@...>
> >
> >Dear Sally,
> >Do you have any information or networking resources for a congregation
> >looking at setting up some type of ministry for abused women? i.e. safe
> >houses within the church body, educational classes, books and study guide>
>  resources with a Christian perspective etc.
> >Thank you for your time.
> >I facilitate health ministry at our church: Redwood Covenant Church in
> >Santa Rosa, California.
> >My email
> is:  <mailto:joanscarborough@...>joanscarborough@...
> >my phone number is: 707-584-7387
> >my address is:  79 Madrigal
> >                        Rohnert Park, California  94928
> >
> >
> >
> >----------
>
>
>
>
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>
>
>
>T
>  his message contains information that may be confidential and
> privileged.  Unless you are the addressee (or authorized for the
> addressee), you may not use, copy or disclose to anyone the message or
> information contained in this message.  If you have received this message
> in error, please advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message.
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Sally and Joan --
The 2 resources I can suggest re: shelters though churches are:
	 The Dwelling Place in St. Paul, MN
	 Executive Director, Linda Johnson  651.298.6799
	 This shelter was started and is supported by faith communities.

	 The Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence
	 (206)634.1903 www.cpsdv.org
	 email  cpsdv@...
	 Located in Seattle, they are a wonderful resource and have lots of experience. 
We use their "Broken Vows" video in our curriculum and there are examples of
churches and shelter collaborations in that video also.

We have developed a very useful and practical curriculum addressing domestic
violence for clergy, staff, lay leaders  It has been very well received by faith
communities in the Mpls./St. Paul metro region. and we offer the 4 hour workshop
free of charge as an outreach of the Community Parish Nurse Program and the
Violence Prevention Educator of our hospitals. It was sited in a recent issue of
Connections and we have been sending it around the country to interested folks. 
"Creating a Safe Place: Encourage to Change" can be viewed and downloaded from
www.mincava.umn.edu/vaw.asp
by clicking on the above title.  It does not get into how to set up actual
shelters, etc.

I would also be glad to mail anyone a hard copy for free if you provide me with
name and address.

Blessings to all!


Lyla Pagels, RN, Parish Nurse Coordinator
Mercy & Unity Hospitals
550 Osborne Rd. NE
Fridley, MN 55432-2799
763.236.4342
763.236.4340 (fax)
Lyla.Pagels@...


-----Original Message-----
From: Sally Camp [mailto:scamp@...]
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2003 11:49 AM
To: ParishNurse@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [ParishNurse] Fwd: Safe House ministry for abused women



Hello,

I just got this from a person on another list and I am posting it
here.  Does anyone have any resources like this?

Thanks!

Sally



>X-Originating-IP: [198.189.150.122]
>From: "joan scarborough" <joanscarborough@...>
>
>Dear Sally,
>Do you have any information or networking resources for a congregation
>looking at setting up some type of ministry for abused women? i.e. safe
>houses within the church body, educational classes, books and study guide>
  resources with a Christian perspective etc.
>Thank you for your time.
>I facilitate health ministry at our church: Redwood Covenant Church in
>Santa Rosa, California.
>My email is:  <mailto:joanscarborough@...>joanscarborough@...
>my phone number is: 707-584-7387
>my address is:  79 Madrigal
>                        Rohnert Park, California  94928
>
>
>
>----------




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Hello,

I just got this from a person on another list and I am posting it
here.  Does anyone have any resources like this?

Thanks!

Sally



>X-Originating-IP: [198.189.150.122]
>From: "joan scarborough" <joanscarborough@...>
>
>Dear Sally,
>Do you have any information or networking resources for a congregation
>looking at setting up some type of ministry for abused women? i.e. safe
>houses within the church body, educational classes, books and study guide
>resources with a Christian perspective etc.
>Thank you for your time.
>I facilitate health ministry at our church: Redwood Covenant Church in
>Santa Rosa, California.
>My email is:  <mailto:joanscarborough@...>joanscarborough@...
>my phone number is: 707-584-7387
>my address is:  79 Madrigal
>                        Rohnert Park, California  94928
>
>
>
>----------

All the best to you as you begin this most exciting adventure.  Godspeed,
Judy Lovaas


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We are looking at two different ones at this time.  One from WellSource and
I believe the web site to be Wellsource.com .  and I can't remember the name
of the other one.  The nursing school is using it.  I will try and remember
to post it when I can ask my partner its name.  Beckie


----- Original Message -----
From: "merryb" <merryb@...>
To: <ParishNurse@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 2:26 PM
Subject: Re: [ParishNurse] OK........here goes


> I want to do some of these things! there is such a need. Where did you get
> you computer generated health assessment? I would like to purchase this. I
> would appreciate any direction or information that you could share.
> Sincerely, Meredith merryb@...
>
>
>
>
> > Greetings and a belated Happy New Year!
> >
> > I did not respond to your inquiries about the nonprofit business we are
> starting because I was swamped and then my teenagers came home from
boarding
> school for the holidays and then the holidays.........you get the picture.
> >
> > I did settle on the name Healing Wings Health Ministries.  We have
started
> trying to obtain funding through grants and have written our first concept
> paper to the local hospital foundation.  We hope to also obtain some
tobacco
> settlement money and request funding from other organizations as well.
In
> addition to serving our church, we hope to serve the community and it is
our
> desire that this ministry become a model parish nursing program that can
be
> taken to other communities.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>

Thank you, Judy.  It deffinitely is a part of the educational piece and I
should have mentioned it.  Thank you for pointing it out and I will remember
to include it the next times I share what our ministry is all about.  Beckie

----- Original Message -----
From: <lovaasj@...>
To: <ParishNurse@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 3:47 PM
Subject: Re: [ParishNurse] OK........here goes


> You have my prayers as you start what sounds to be a wonderful
> program/ministry.  I would hold up for you that in each class/educational
> offering/screening you would include an objective that addresses the
> spiritual nature of the topic.  That is, health education in and from the
> church might look different from health education offered in or from
another
> "health agency."  The reason I mention this is that sometimes I think that
in
> our Parish Nurse models we do forget that "integration of faith and
health"
> piece, since it is less obvious and more difficult to measure.  The call
to
> this Parish Nurse ministry dictates, I believe, that we do it in the name
of
> our faith, and as a profession of that faith. We have an opportunity to
tie
> together faith and health for our congregants in each of our offerings.  I
am
> sure that you have already considered this, but since you did not discuss
it
> directly in your description of the wonderful program you are developing,
I
> thought I would mention it here.  Godspeed in all you do.  Judy Lovaas,
> Parish Nurse.
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>
>
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>
>

On turning 30...

Dear friend,

This week I turn 30.

It's hard to believe. How time flies. January 22, 1973 seems like so
long ago. I'm the oldest in my family. It's a pretty big family, but
I'll explain that later.

If you're a baby boomer, you probably don't think much of my generation
-- Gen X. But that's because we're a threat to you! My generation is
changing the world! Just think of all that has happened in the world
these past 30 years...

The end of Vietnam. Watergate. Jimmy Carter. Actually, I don't remember
much from the 70s, since I was just entering elementary school when
Ronald Reagan became president.

I loved the 80s. That's when I grew up, but I had no idea justhow much
the world was changing.

Then, the Berlin Wall fell. I'll never forget that day in November.
1989. I was 16 and on top of the world. I can remember my history
teacher telling me that the world would never be the same. He was right.


Then, something even more dramatic developed.  The Internet. If you want
to understand me and my generation, then go online. When I was in
college, a few of my friends saw it coming. We helped start a revolution
online. And don't believe it when they say the Internet bubble has
burst. The only thing that has burst is the old way of doing business.

Now there are no boundaries for people like me. The sky is truly the
limit! I got married three years ago to a beautiful and loving woman,
and we're expecting our first child in three months. A new generation
begins...

Yes, life is good. Except for one problem.

You see, I wasn't actually born on January 22, 1973. In fact, I wasn't
born at all.

I never was given the chance to take even that first breath... never
mind then 381 million breaths that would have followed over these 30
years.

Not a single breath.

That's because of something else that happened on January 22, 1973.

Seven justices made a decision that would dramatically affect my life...
and the lives of 40 million others who would never take a breath.

That's my family. And it's growing every day. In fact, in the next 24
hours the family of abortion victims will grow by about as many people
who died when the World Trade Center buildings collapsed.

The 9-11 cleanup concluded after nearly a year, but our cleanup--the one
from 1-22 continues.

And to think it was all based on a lie. Jane "Roe" of Roe v. Wade was
lied to. And so were you -- if you believed even for a moment that the
mass of tissue wasn't a human life.

That mass of tissue was me!

My goal here isn't to make you feel guilty. Rather, think of me... or
what could have been me... the next time the topic of abortion comes up.


Think of me graduating from high school and going to college. Think of
me getting married and having children. Think of me celebrating my
birthday this Wednesday with family and friends.

Think of me turning 30.


--Anonymous



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Thank you for your response.  I am new to the organizational model of
congregational health nursing.
Carmel in Phillie


[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

I want to do some of these things! there is such a need. Where did you get
you computer generated health assessment? I would like to purchase this. I
would appreciate any direction or information that you could share.
Sincerely, Meredith merryb@...




> Greetings and a belated Happy New Year!
>
> I did not respond to your inquiries about the nonprofit business we are
starting because I was swamped and then my teenagers came home from boarding
school for the holidays and then the holidays.........you get the picture.
>
> I did settle on the name Healing Wings Health Ministries.  We have started
trying to obtain funding through grants and have written our first concept
paper to the local hospital foundation.  We hope to also obtain some tobacco
settlement money and request funding from other organizations as well.   In
addition to serving our church, we hope to serve the community and it is our
desire that this ministry become a model parish nursing program that can be
taken to other communities.

These are the ones I have

Parishnurse-Network at Cordcordia U.
parishnurse-network@...

The Interfaith Health Program - Emory University - RSPH
ihp-net@...
http://www.ihpnet.org/4listserv.htm


---Original Message-----
From: Stone649@... [mailto:Stone649@...]
Sent: Sunday, January 19, 2003 4:04 PM
To: ParishNurse@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [ParishNurse] support groups

Hello,
I am interested in models of support groups, networking groups, etc.
Are
there any interfaith groups around composed of nursing, chaplains, etc.
other
than local chapters of HMA?

Any information would be helpful.

Carmel Stone
Phila. PA
(looking to start something for the Northwest Section of Phila)


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