Health Ministry
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Contact Us
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Carol RundleHealth Ministry Chair
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Deacon Doug CummingsDeaconDougstandrewsaline.orgPastoral Associate / Liturgist
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Monthly Health Ministry Meeting
The Health Ministry offers services to parish members such as blood drives, gift of life presentations, flu clinic, and educational seminars. The Health Ministry meets monthly on Zoom. Stayed tuned for when we resume meetings in person. If you are interested in joining this ministry, please contact the parish office.
OUR NEXT MEETING WILL BE ON ZOOM ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 at 1:30pm. PLEASE NOTE THE DAY AND TIME CHANGE.There are No Meetings in June, July and August.
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Fall 2025 Blood DriveSunday, October 12, 2025 9:00am - 2:00pm
Our last parish blood drive was Sunday, August 10th.
The schedule is available online for those interested in securing a specific time. Please note that we encourage all eligible donors to make time for blood donation, either with Versiti of Michigan or The American Red Cross. Both organizations allow you to search for a drive based on location (zip code) and dates/times that you are available. We especially appreciate appointments scheduled in advance of the drive weekend.
The Health Ministry team would like to thank everyone who donated blood, or attempted to do so, at the Versiti of Michigan blood drive on August 10.8/10/2025 Drive Results:
Goal: 25 units
Registered: 28 donors
Collected: 31 units
This will be used to impact 93 lives across our community! YOUR DONATION IS A BLESSING!!
https://donateblood.versiti.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/11599500
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Flu Vaccine Clinic-Coming!
Sun, OCT 5, 2025The Health Ministry team, along with Michigan Medicine, will host a flu vaccine clinic on October 5, 2025, from 9:00am until 1:15pm. Last year, approximately 60 vaccines, including high-dose vaccines for those aged 65 and older, were administered. We extend our gratitude to the nurses and patient care assistants for their professionalism and efficiency. Michigan Medicine accepts MOST insurance plans. (We have not collected any payments in the last three years as MOST insurance covers the vaccine. You may want to check with your insurance company or Michigan Medicine.)
**Insurance card must be presented to clinic staff**
Those who are not covered by an insurance that Michigan Medicine accepts may pay for the flu shot by
check made payable to the University of Michigan or by credit card. The price of the flu shot is $45.20
for a regular flu shot (manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline in Canada), or $71.20 for high dose* (given to individuals 65 years and older).Make your check-in process go quickly at the flu clinic!! Not a U of M patient? Or recently moved or
have an insurance change? Please call the UM Registration Department at 866-452-9896 to set up an
account or update your demographics and insurance. This will make your check-in process go quickly at the flu shot clinic and help reduce wait time.
Please Note: The flu vaccination is administered in the upper arm. Please wear clothing that provides
access to your upper arm.
The 2025-2026 vaccines for the USA are trivalent, targeting three flu virus strains. *The high-dose vaccine, FLUAD*, produced by Seqirus, an Australian company, and manufactured in North Carolina, utilizes inactivated viruses. Flu vaccinations have been shown to have benefits such as reducing the incidence of flu illnesses, hospitalizations, and even the risk of flu-related mortality.FLUAD is a vaccine indicated for active immunization for the prevention of influenza disease caused by influenza virus subtypes A and type B contained in the vaccine. FLUAD is approved for use in adults 65 years of age and older.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends the flu vaccine for most people as well as the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine for pregnant women and people over 75. Adults ages 60 – 74 who are at increased risk for severe RSV are recommended to get a flu vaccine as well as the newest COVID vaccine in time for winter.
www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules Here's to good health!
Presentation on Dementia -
March 16, 2025
The St. Andrew Health Ministry Commission hosted a presentation by Dementia Friendly Saline (Now called "Dementia Friendly Services") on Sunday, March 16. The topic was:
Dementia: Reducing Risks/Advancing Treatment
Learn about new, reliable evidence on practical ways people can decrease their risk of dementia, about new drugs that are beginning to slow down the progression of Alzheimer’s, and the implications they have for eventually conquering this life-changing illness. Bring your comments and questions about dementia including caregiving and other resources.
Presenter: Jim Mangi, PhD Longtime Alzheimer’s Association Community Educator, Chair of Dementia Friendly Saline, and Alzheimer’s caregiver for 17 years.
Cooling Centers Washtenaw County include libraries and Briarwood Mall during open hours. -
Recorded Resources
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Deacon Gordon Speaks on Depression
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ResourcesHealth Department
Washtenaw Catholic Charities is introducing a new FREE program called “Seniors for Healthy Choices” that celebrates healthy aging for seniors (60 and over) and educates participants on how medications and substances can affect us as we age. This weekly program starts Wed., May 28 and ends July 2, and runs from 1-3pm at their offices at 4925 Packard Road Ann Arbor. You can attend as many sessions as you’d like. Topics include: Understanding Changes Associated with Aging; Valuing Cultural and Generational Differences, Medication and the Older Adult, etc. Enjoy free refreshments and giveaways. For more information please call (734) 971-9781.
Area Agency on Aging is now AgeWays!
Reach out to resource staff at 800-852-7795
Whether you are looking for help for yourself or help caring for a family member, they are a nonprofit focused on helping older adults live independently and safely in whatever setting they call home.
• In-home care services
• Meals on Wheels
• Help finding housing
• Help finding transportation
• Support for family caregivers
Respite Care for Caregivers in Washtenaw County
Learn More Here
Memory Cafés
To accommodate our growing audience, Dementia Friendly Services moved our Cafés to a larger space. Please join us for the Café at our new location.
Location:
First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor
4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(Only five minutes from the original location!)
Upcoming dates:
Please visit the website for more information: https://www.dfsaline.org2025 “Come As You Are”Memory Café dates - 2:00-4:00Location: UUAAApr 29
May 21
Jun 3
Jun 18
Jul 1
Jul 16
Jul 29
Aug 20
Sep 2
Sep 17
Sep 30
Oct 15
Oct 28
Nov 19
Dec 2
Dec 17
Dec 30
Memory Cafés are:- Somewhere to connect with others in similar situations.
- A Free, safe place where everyone is welcome. Not just in Saline-check the website!
- Enjoy an afternoon of conversation, entertainment, and engaging activities like music, games, fitness, storytelling, art, and much, much more!
- A fun new theme each month
- Introductions and icebreakers
- Opportunities to socialize and have fun.
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Mass Hearing Assistance Devices
We want You to Hear Mass!
Do you or a loved one have difficulty hearing Mass due to a hearing impairment?
If so, our Ushers can assist you with a Hearing Assistance Device for your use during Mass. See them before Mass begins and they will get you set up.