Health/Special Needs
Your spiritual health is not our only concern. HPUMC Health Ministry provides the kind of health support and education you most need today. Just as Christ cared for his flock, the church cares about your family and our community. It’s the kind of care we need most, Christ centered and filled with love and devotion. We hope you’ll take a moment to learn about us. Your call with any questions or suggestions is welcome.
Night OWLS
Children with special medical requirements or who need physical care deserve a special dose of fun. As do their families. This service is provided by a team of nurses, friends and child care professionals who spend the evening caring for and working with these children. We even have special activities for siblings. The result is a chance for parents to enjoy a night out with friends and family, or a chance to tend to home needs without worry. If you are in need of our Night OWLS program, or would like to volunteer your time, call 214.523.2284.
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Faith Community Nursing
The Health Ministry, under the leadership of a parish nurse, is dedicated to provide a comprehensive approach to improving the physical, emotional, social and spiritual health of HPUMC members. Faith Community Nursing complements the ministry of Pastoral Care and helps strengthen individuals, families, the congregation and the community. For more information, please call 214.523.2209. Cheryl Vandiver, RN MS, is on staff to serve as a resource for health education and support. We are in need of medical professionals and congregational volunteers to help us grow and add to our vision. Please contact us so we may add your name to our network.
Family to Family
An educational course prepared by the National Alliance on Mental Illness for those who have an adult family member or friend suffering with serious mental illness, is scheduled to begin February 4. Content on diagnosis, coping skills, medications has been developed by the National Alliance fro Mental Illness (NAMI). The class meets at HPUMC weekly for 12 weeks on Mondays from 6:30 to 9:00 PM, Room 120. Registration is required by Jan. 21. For information or to register, contact Cheryl Vandiver at vandiverc@hpumc.org or 214.523.2209. Enrollment is limited.
Health-related Groups
We have a variety of groups that have been established to provide umbrellas of support during challenging times for members and their families. We encourage anyone needing help to call one of our ministers and take part in counseling sessions offered individually, or call Cheryl Vandiver (214.523.2209) for more information or to join one of the groups listed below:
- Cancer Support: Meets at 11:30 a.m. the first Tuesday of each month for lunch at various restaurants. Call 214.523.2209 for location.
- Alcoholics Anonymous: Meets at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays in Room 252.
- AA/AlAnon for Women: Meets at 6:00 p.m. on Mondays in Room 388.
- Overeaters Anonymous: Meets at 7:30 p.m. on Mondays in Room 387.
- Heart/Stoke Survivor’s Group: Meets at 3:00 p.m. on second Tuesday of each month at the Baylor Institute for Rehabilitation, 3505 Gaston. Parking tokens will be provided.
- Families Anonymous: Call 214.528.5513 for more infomation or visit http://www.familiesanonymous.org/
- Waldenstrom’s Support: For those affected by rare plasma cell neoplasm; meets quarterly. Call Rev. Barbara Marcum at 214.523.2248 for information.
- Bridge Support: This support group, which is for people who have a family member with mental illness, meets on the second Tuesday of each month from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Room 120.
- Bereavement support is offered periodically for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Please call Cheryl Vandiver at 214.523.2209 for more information.
These groups are always open to new participants. For more information, contact Cheryl Vandiver in HPUMC Health Ministry at 214.523.2209 or vandiverc@hpumc.org.
