The Health Ministry at Guardian Angels is committed to enhancing our community’s quality of life by helping to improve the health awareness of our congregation. We emphasize wellness and preventive medicine in a safe, spiritual environment while empowering people of our congregation to take control of their own health care. We plan various educational events throughout the year for the congregation, school, and community to attend.
We work in collaboration with Henry Ford Health System’s Faith Community Nursing Network and our lead Faith Community Nurse, Shawn Bennis, MSN, RN, FCN.
If you have questions or are interested in being part of this ministry, please contact the parish office by calling 248 588 1222 or email Shawn directly at shawnbennis@aol.com. No health care experience is necessary; just an open heart to helping others!
Upcoming Events
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- Wednesday, September 26th: Basic First Aid & Hands-Only CPR
6:00-7:00 pm in the Multi-Purpose Room in the Church
Cost: FREE
RSVP by September 20 via email shawnbennis@aol.com or call 586-524-7671 - Caregiver Support Groups at 5 locations (monthly)
To register, go to http://bit.ly/2Ema2Zm
- Caregiver Support Group Using Creative Expression-begins March 12 (monthly)
To register, go to http://bit.ly/2BOM4V2 - Dance for Parkinson’s Disease class is held weekly in Detroit and other locations:
To find out more go to: www.henryford.com/DPD
Check out the Michigan Parkinson Foundation website: https://www.parkinsonsmi.org/programs-support-groups/exercise-movement-activities - Blood Pressure Screenings will take place at Guardian Angels monthy
Please see the bulletin for upcoming dates.
- Wednesday, September 26th: Basic First Aid & Hands-Only CPR
Caregiver Resources
- Find local resources, support groups, classes, and events by visiting Henry Ford’s C.A.R.E. Program website for family caregivers:
www.henryford.com/familycaregivers - Free online directory of organizations that loan home medical equipment for free or at low-cost. Available at www.LoanClosets.org
- genusConnect – A caregiver platform centered on communications
- Join an online community of support on Facebook by joining the group: Henry Ford Health System Family Caregivers
Health Education
- Alzheimer’s
- Autism and Special Needs Resources
- Depression
- Diabetes
- Heart Health
- Lung Health (Asthma and COPD)
- Medication Safety
- Mental Health Resources
- Nutrition
- Parent Resources
- Persons with Disabilities
- Veterans/Military Resources
Local Support Groups
- Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
AA Listing in the Metro Detroit Area - Alzheimer’s Disease Support Groups
Click on the Alzheimer’s Association website for the most up to date information. - Friends and families of problem drinkers, find support from others
Al-Anon locations in the Metro Detroit Area