Last Updated January 29, 2002
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To provide the members of Refuge Church Ministries and the surrounding community with wellness programs for members at risk, the elderly, young adults and children.

To provide wellness programs that will assist in improving the health status of members of the church and surrounding community through: Health Lectures, Health Seminars/Workshops, Health Fairs, and CPR certification. To identify members at risk of their health management through: Health and Nutritional Counseling and Education To recoginize health resources by providing the church members and community with resource information, pamphlets, brochures, and leaflets.

A health care provider is assigned to each service to provide assistance to the congregation if a member should become ill during the worship experience. Vital signs consisting of pulse, blood pressure, respiration and temperature (oral) will be taken. If vital signs are abnormal, the member will be referred to the nearest medical facility accompanied by a responsible person. Cuts and bruises will be cared for by washing the wound with soap and water. A bandage and ice pack will be applied. The member will be referred to the nearest medical facility for further evaluation accompanied by a responsible person if needed. The health care provider on Sunday worship duty will not administer or distribute any medication. All members of the congregation must be aware of the medications they are presently taking and what they are talking them for. All members should be aware of any medicines, food or environmental substances they are allergic to. Members with these types of allergies should wear a Medi-Alert bracelet.