Lourdes Parish Nurse & Health Ministry will host the
following informational sessions. Each session will be held at
the Vestal Medical Center, Rehab Lounge, 1020 Vestal Parkway,
Vestal, NY, from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM.
Please contact Kathy
Medovich, Lourdes Parish Nurse Coordinator at
607-321-2633 for more information.
February 1, 2011
Impact of Health Care Reform - The
Facts
Guest Speakers:
Sr.Marilyn Perkins, Vice President of Mission Integration
for Lourdes, Lisa Bobby, Director of Planning for Lourdes,
and Amy Fleming of Citizen Action
Sr. Marilyn Perkins, Vice President
of Mission Integration for Lourdes, Lisa Bobby, Director of
Planning for Lourdes, and Amy Fleming of Citizen Action, will
discuss information and mis-information related to Health Care
Reform. This forum will offer a glimpse into what the changes will
mean.
March 1, 2011
The Friendship Tree
Guest Speaker: Katie
Legg, Friendship Tree Founder
The Friendship Tree is a
non-profit organization founded by Katie Legg. It was started in
coordination and cooperation with other agencies to provide clean,
gently used and new baby items, clothes, furniture, and home goods
for needy families.
April 5, 2011
Veteran's Services - Medical, Social and
Mental Services
Guest Speaker: Dr. Huntsinger, VA Medical
Director
Dr. Huntsinger, VA Medical Director, will offer
a comprehensive look at the local VA services provided in our
community, including mental health needs, physical needs, needs for
families.
May 3, 2011
Peace of Mind Social Adult Day
Program - A Home Away from Home
Guest Speaker:
Elizabeth Budnik, Director, Peace of Mind Social Adult Day
Program
Peace of Mind is a newly formed day
care facility in Johnson City, NY providing respite for caregivers.
Elizabeth Budnik, Director of Peace of Mind, will discuss what the
facility has to offer. The facility provides activities and
meals throughout the stay.
June 7, 2011
Thou Shall Knot - Sleeping
Bag Project from Our Lady of Sorrows Church
Guest Speaker: Sally
Garrett, Coordinator, Thou Shall Knot Sleeping Bag Project
The Sleeping Bag Project is ministry
at Our Lady of Sorrows RC Church, Vestal. Sally Garrett,
Coordinator of the Sleeping Bag project, will offer information
about the project, which provides sleeping bags, and other
items, including toiletry and clothing items, for homeless men and
women.
