Health and Wellness Team
Mission Statement
The mission of the Health and Wellness Team is to promote physical and emotional wellness within the community of Our Lady of Victory. We will offer and evaluate information and implement programs relating to healthy living, personal safety, and spiritual growth utilizing professional standards of practice and the guidelines provided by the Archdioceses of Detroit.
Meetings
The meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month starting at 7:30 p.m. in the OLV Administration Building. The exact location is listed in the bulletin.
Future Plans
Sports Physicals, June 2 & OLV Fun Run/Walk June 4
Committee Members: |
Linda Balogh, MD |
| Debbie Breitenbeck, RN | |
| Jane Burke, RN | |
| Chris Doyle, RN | |
| Andrea Murdock, PT | |
| Rachel Lethorn, MS, PA-C, ATC | |
| Chairperson: | Geralyn Quick, RN |
Geralyn can be reached at: GCGQuick@sbcglobal.net or 248-348-5387
Click here for Heath and Wellness Policy (doc)
Past Accomplishments
- Coordinated the purchase and training for an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)
- Coordinated an Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Coordinated Blood Pressure Screenings
- Facilitated a Healthy Heart Screening by Oakwood Healthcare System
- Provided an AHA Pediatric First Aid Course for Teachers and Coaches
- Facilitated Sports Physicals by Henry Ford Sports Medicine
- Provided educational program “Henry the Hand” – Importance of Hand Washing
- Demonstrated seat belt safety
- Presented a brief overview of First Aid to teachers
- Provided a program on germ prevention with follow-up Petri dish experiments
- Developed and distributed First Aid reference binders for each classroom
- Assisted with internet safety (including presentation for parents)
- Presented dental hygiene awareness to all grades
- Collected health care products for the homeless
- Developed “To Go Bags” for each classroom
- Provided AED Training updates to teachers, parish staff, coaches and ushers