This time of year, I always feel conflicted. The holidays and old year are over, the New Year has begun. There seems to be pressure to commit to some resolutions (strongly dislike that word) that you may or may not keep. Just as there is a New Year beginning, I am acutely aware that it [...]
What good have I done today? I have a practice, one that I think is very effective in keeping me organized and on task. It may be annoying to my family, but for me it is a must have. It is the alarm setting on my phone. As many of you do, I set my [...]
2019 National HMA Conference Faith Based Approaches to Cultivate Healthier Communities October 11-14, 2019, Erlanger, KY Nursing Continuing Education Update St. Elizabeth Medical Center d.b.a. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is accredited as a provider of continuing nursing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Centers Commission on Accreditation. ANCC Provider Number P0171. Speakers and planners for [...]
The Board of Directors of Health Ministries Association (HMA) is pleased to announce our first-ever Executive Director, Ms. Julie Ruchniewicz, BSN, RN. This new Executive Director position is an exciting step forward in the growth of HMA, and we are confident in the experience and passion Julie brings to the role. Ms. Ruchniewicz has been [...]
Now Available! New Podcast Series for Faith Community Nurses: The Heart and Soul of Caring As announced recently, Catholic Health Initiatives (now part of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest health systems) has created a new series of podcasts developed by and for faith community nurses. I know many nurses are not paid for [...]
Religion Member Interest Group, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics The Religion Member Interest Group (RMIG) is a group within the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics,the world's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, committed to improving the nation's health and advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education and advocacy. RMIG consists of members [...]
Tackling Mental Health Prejudice and Discrimination - by Temple Collaborative on Community Inclusion. Recommendations and Resources for Peer-Run Programs for People with Mental Health Conditions - This document is designed to provide information on the types of anti-prejudice and anti-discrimination initiatives that these individuals have successfully implemented in the past. Click here to go to [...]
In disaster situations, nurses must care for others while caring for themselves and their family. Texas Nurses Association and Texas Organization of Nurse Executives, with the Johnson & Johnson Foundation, developed Care for the Caregiver to help nurses before, during and after disasters. Visit www.texasnurses.org/c4c to watch videos, download resources and get more information on [...]
The National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) has a Blog for Teens. If your Ministry has you working with teens, the is a valuable resource for you. This weeks post (01/22/19) by Dr. Nora Volow, NIDA Director, announced the kick off of the 2019 National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week. She took part in the [...]
Searching for our First Executive Director The Board of Directors of Health Ministries Association, Inc. (HMA) continues the search for the new Executive Director position for the organization. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please pass this information onto anyone qualified. This is a 20-hour/week position reporting to the HMA Board of Directors. [...]
