“Innovation in Health Screening and Meeting Community Needs”
Description of session: Four FCNs will share your experiences creating innovative screening, health education, health fairs, and free healthcare opportunities in diverse communities.
Learning outcomes: Upon completion of the activity, nurses will be able to:
1. Identify unique partnerships to facilitate health promotion in their communities.
2. Identify possible sources of funding for community health fairs.
Presenters:
Stephanie Young is a Faith Community Nurse at Pierpont Church of the Nazarene and Suncrest United Methodist Church, both in Morganstown, WV. This work is a part of faculty practice for the West Virginia University School of Nursing where she is a Clinical Assistant Professor. She has organized multiple community health fairs and was instrumental in developing an interdisciplinary partnership in the community. She is Chair of the FCNI Marketing, Membership, and Outreach Committee.
Paula Staab Polk has an extensive professional background in nursing, funeral service, event planning, and volunteering. She is a consultant, developing virtual programs for the homebound for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. She is the Health Ministry Leader for St. Finbar Church, in Burbank. Paula is fund-raising committee Chair for FCNI.
Mary Lynne Knighten is a nurse leader with over 37 years of experience in many areas of nursing, including being credentialed as a Faith Community Nurse, with a post-masters certificate in Faith Community Nursing from Azusa Pacific University. She has been the Health Ministry Director at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church in Eagle Rock for 22 years and Adjunct Faculty at Azusa Pacific University. She serves as President of FCNI and is passionate about translating research and evidence to practice.
Eugenia Graves served as a volunteer Faith Community Nurse at First Baptist Church Huntsville, AL for almost 20 years and retired in 2019. During that time, she was a founder of the Community Free Dental Clinic and still serves as the nurse coordinator for the clinic as well as secretary for the board of directors.
