{"id":2781,"date":"2015-04-29T13:54:07","date_gmt":"2015-04-29T17:54:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/?page_id=2781"},"modified":"2026-08-27T11:36:00","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T15:36:00","slug":"wellness-committee","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/wellness-committee\/","title":{"rendered":"Wellness Committee"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #800000\"><strong>Wellness Committee<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Faith Community Nursing is the specialized practice of professional nursing that focuses on the intentional care of the spirit as part of the process of promoting holistic health and preventing or minimizing illness in a faith community. We serve the church and broader community by reflecting the compassionate healing love of Christ through promoting the health and wholeness of body, mind and spirit.<\/p>\n<p>The St. Thomas Aquinas Wellness Committee strives to advocate for the education, awareness and engagement in community health promotion resources across the lifespan.\u00a0 Some examples of events sponsored by the Wellness Committee include:<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><b>Flu Vaccine Clinic &#8211; <\/b><strong>Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Bethany Room<\/strong> (<em>download consent form below<\/em>).<\/li>\n<li><b>Annual Blood Drive &#8211; Lent 2027<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Committee Co-chairs:<\/strong> Cyndie Horton-Cavanaugh and John Cavanaugh<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Franciscan Health Flu Vaccine Clinic: Sunday, September 20, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location: STA Bethany Room (<em>Enter at Door #1&#8211;The main entrance to the church<\/em>)<\/li>\n<li>Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Please complete the consent form below.\u00a0 And, if possible, make a photocopy of your state-issued ID and insurance card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enhanced flu vaccines for those over 65 and pediatric doses for those aged 6 months to 8 years will be offered, as well as the standard vaccine for older children and adults. Franciscan will also offer the updated COVID vaccination as supplies permit. If insurance is provided by participants, please note that Franciscan will bill insurance companies but cannot guarantee coverage. The cost of a flu shot for an individual with NO INSURANCE is $15.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Lenten Parish Blood Drive: 2027&#8211;To be announced<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location: STA Gym<\/li>\n<li>Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.<\/li>\n<li>Appointments are appreciated!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our goal is at least 14 donors. By giving just giving one pint of blood, you can help save up to three people\u2019s lives!\u00a0 Please consider giving up to one hour of your time during this Lenten season for a life saving cause.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2026\/02\/medication-deferral-list-v4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Medication Deferral List<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2025\/02\/blood-donor-educational-material-v3.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff\">Blood Donor Education Handout<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Forms (<em>Click to download<\/em>)<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-content\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.staindy.org\/church\/files\/2026\/08\/2026-27_Vaccine_Consent_Form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff\"><strong>2026-2027 Adult and Child\u00a0 Vaccine Consent Form<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"post-content\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wellness Committee Faith Community Nursing is the specialized practice of professional nursing that focuses on the intentional care of the spirit as part of the process of promoting holistic health and preventing or minimizing illness in a faith community. 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