I am seeking information on parish nursing models which we might model in rural, northwest Missouri. Currently we are considering a non-denominational, wellness focused program, but would like to learn from your experience. I am a Regional Nutrition Specialist and County Program Director with University Extension. Our focus is optimal lifelong health from womb to tomb. In addition to exploring the parish nursing model, I also collaborate with team exploring a care coordination model for pregnant and parenting teens. In addressing this issue we have used the continious quality improvement process (CQI). This is my first discussion group so I look forward to your wisdom, experience and resources. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "Listen to Your Body Talk" /#\ Weakness, tiredness, irregularity, chronic illness... (###\| May be the result of unwise eating. (###| (~~~\|/~~~) Karma J. Metzgar, C.F.C.S ) ( Northwest Region Nutrition Specialist ) ( Nodaway County Program Director ) ( Courthouse Annex ) ( 305 North Market ) ( Maryville, MO 64468 ) ( Voice: 816-582-8101 ) ( Fax: 816-562-2011 (call voice first) (~~~~^~~~~) Internet [log in to unmask] (Apple) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~