Health & Wellness
Health Ministries encourages whole health in a variety of ways:
Home and Hospital Visitation: Visits by Parish Nurse to provide health education, advocacy and connection to appropriate community medical resources. Contact Susan Mobley, RN at smobley@mpumc.org. To notify the church of your visitation needs contact Carmen Rivera at crivera@mpumc.org.
Care Teams: Six or more volunteers sharing their time and talents. Together, they respond to the practical needs of someone undergoing the stresses of family crisis or chronic illness. If interested in serving in this ministry contact Ann Edwards at aedwards52@carolina.rr.com
New Parent Visitation: Visits made to new parents to offer support and to deliver casseroles. Lisa Zopp, Coordinator ZoppNC@aol.com.
Medical Equipment Closet: Walkers, wheelchairs and other medical equipment that can be loaned. Contact Carmen Rivera at crivera@mpumc.org for information or to borrow equipment.
Charlotte Community Health Clinic: Medical and non-medical volunteers staff this clinic monthly. This clinic serves those who do not have health insurance. Details: Pat Dozier, pdozier@carolina.rr.com or 704-752-6374. We invite you to serve in this ministry area.
Bloodmobile: The American Red Cross provides opportunity to become a blood donor two or three times a year. Dates will be published in the Cornerstone and on this website. For additional information contact Robert Lutz at Robert_lutz@att.net.
Exercise Classes:
Yoga Classes: Monday evenings at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Room 031, Lower Level. Questions? Contact Instructor Bob Bell at yogabob@me.com.
Functional Fitness: Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Room 006 Expansion Space Lower Level. Instructor Suzi Rozen, Physical Therapist at srozen@carolina.rr.com.
Health Rack: Health information available in health display rack in Parish Life Building near the parking lot entrance.
Integrative Health Coaching: Additional information will be provided in the near future.
Flu Shots: Given each fall at Myers Park. Check church bulletins, the Cornerstone and main Web site for guidelines and the dates flu shots are available.
Parish Nurse Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays: Off
Susan Mobley, Parish Nurse, available to discuss health related issues. For appointment contact Susan Mobley via e-mail: smobley@mpumc.org or call 704-295-4836.
