Health & Wellness

Health Ministries encourages whole health in a variety of ways:

New Parent Visitation
Visits made to new parents to offer support and to deliver casseroles. Lisa Zopp, Coordinator ZoppNC@aol.com.

Medical Equipment Closet
Walkers, wheelchairs and other medical equipment that can be loaned to members. Contact Carmen Rivera at crivera@mpumc.org  for information or to borrow equipment.

Home and Hospital Visitation
Visits by Parish Nurse to provide health education, advocacy and connection to appropriate community medical resources. Contact Susan Mobley, RN at smobley@mpumc.org.  To notify the church of your visitation needs contact Carmen Rivera at crivera@mpumc.org.

Caregiver Support Group
Meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in Room 109 of the Parish Life Building to support anyone caring for a loved one. Details: Susan Mobley, Parish Nurse at smobley@mpumc.org. 

aedwards52@carolina.rr.com  or Carmen Rivera at crivera@mpumc.org.


Charlotte Community Health Clinic - Medical and non-medical volunteers staff this clinic on Eastway Drive monthly. This clinic serves those who do not have health insurance. Details: Pat Dozier, pdozier@carolina.rr.com or 704-752-6374. We invite you to serve in this ministry area.

Bloodmobile - The American Red Cross provides opportunity to become a blood donor yearly in September and February. Contact Linda Ford Banner at Lindaban@bellsouth.net.  

Exercise Classes:

Please note - The building will be closed on Monday, September 6 for the Labor Day Holiday.  

Yoga Classes - Monday evenings at 5:30-6:30 p.m. starting a six week series class on September 20th in Room 031, Lower Level, Snyder Building.   Questions?  Contact Instructor Bob Bell at yogabob@bellsouth.net.

Functional Fitness - Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:30-11:30 a.m. Instructor Suzi Rozen, Physical Therapist at srozen@carolina.rr.com.

Workout 180 Classes – Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 7:00-8:00 a.m. Instructor Anna Schau at anna.schau@workout180.com.

Location for Functional Fitness and Workout 180 – R006 - Expansion Space - Lower Level of the Parish Life Building.

Parish Nurse Office Hours:  Monday-Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: Off

Health Education Provided
  
Health information available in Health Rack, Parish Life Building near the parking lot entrance. 

Susan Mobley, Parish Nurse, available to discuss health related issues.  For appointment contact Susan Mobley via e-mail: smobley@mpumc.org or call 704-376-8584.

Widows Support Group - Sisters of Ruth meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in Room 103 of the Parish Life Building. Details: Irilla Varnadore at Irilla@aol.com.

Flu Shots - Given each fall at Myers Park. Check church bulletins, the Cornerstone and main Web site for guidelines and the dates flu shots are available.

Care Teams - Volunteers working as a team offering practical support to individuals and families with health concerns. For more information contact Ann Edwards at