With the support of a generous grant from Aging Well Whatcom, Chuckanut Health Foundation, and NorthSound ACH, Health Ministries Network (HMN) has established a regular preventive health education, connection, and presence at several locations.

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-The East Whatcom Regional Resource Center(EWRRC)

On the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month 8am-11am 

September 2021-Present.

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-The Nooksack Valley Food Bank

On the 3rd Thursday of the month 10am-12pm

September 2024-Present.

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-The Bellingham Goodwill

On the 3rd Wednesday of the month 11am-1pm

2022-Present.

Our Faith Community Nurses and Health Ministers, work alongside the these partners to support older adults and families residing in the community.

Health Ministries Network volunteers provide blood pressure checks, health counsel, referral, A1C screenings, as well as limited health screenings. 

 

The “Ask a Nurse” program is augmented by community partners, to include the Whatcom Family YMCA, Mt. Baker Foundation, NAMI of Whatcom County, and Dementia Support Northwest. 

 

Health Ministries Network also contributes to the East Whatcom Health Reporter by providing news articles and links to resources that correspond to the East Whatcom Health Services Fair themes and upcoming “Ask a Nurse” programing.

Throughout the program, HMN encourages community members to learn more about and participate in our annual Foundations Course, a faith community nurse(FCN)/health minister (HM) volunteer training available to those who wish to serve from within their faith community or geographic area.

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For more information, contact HMN at director@healthministriesnetwork.org.