Payne-Phalen LAH/BNP

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A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and

plays back the words to you when you forget how they go.

Maryann Chowen, PHN, Block Nurse,

right, and Mildred, who passed at age 106

and was our oldest senior for years

Payne-Phalen Block Nurse Program

Office hours

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are often out of the office at home visits, advocating for our elders, attending meetings, trainings or driving someone to the doctor. Please leave a phone or emal message and someone will communicate with you as soon as possible. Our nurse is not in the office on Mondays and Fridays. We do not do home visits or staff the office at the weekend.

Our history

The Payne-Phalen Living at Home/Block Nurse Program housed in First Covenant Church at 1280 Arcade St., St. Paul, was established in 1999 by members of the church and the local community. We became a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization in 2004.

We are one of 42 Living at Home/Block Nurse Programs in Minnesota and one in North Dakota serving seniors in a specific geographical location. Our program's uniqueness reflects the diverse community we serve in the District 5 Planning area on St. Paul's East Side.

Who we serve

Currently, we serve over 200 low and moderate income elders who are 65 and older (and their families) on or near the East Side of St. Paul.

Volunteers

Much of the support for our program is provided by our dedicated volunteers including the Board of Directors, service learning nursing students from area colleges and the university, and community members who serve as drivers, friendly visitors, and provide office assistance.

Mission

Our program's mission: We build a circle of care around the diverse elders on St. Paul's East Side keeping them healthy and safe in their homes.

Saving Taxpayers $$$

In 2008, the program kept 23 elders out of nursing homes for 209 months at an estimated savings to taxpayers of over $1 million. (From the Cost & Services Analysis Report found on www.elderberry.org)

List of Services (also found on the Services page)

Among services we provided are:

1. culturally appropriate care

2. nursing visits/medications set-up

3. advocacy for medical and social services

4. service and care coordination

5. rides to medical appointments

6. caregiver support

7. family care conferences

8. monthly blood pressure clinics

9 delivery of Brown Bags to elders needing food assistance

10. health education

11. Senior Companion program partner

12. long term care planning

13. weekly gathering for Latino elders

14. friendly visitors

15. one-on-one matched visitors

16. friendly callers

17. a summer picnic

18. referrals

19. a monthly Active Elders social group

20. Cookie Day in December

Blood Pressure Clinics

We have monthly Blood Pressure Clinics. Please call us at 651.774.7078 to find the one that fits your needs.

Among our educational partners are the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Metropolitan State University, Century and Inver Hills Colleges Nursing Program. We currently are a site for service learning nursing and other students who are volunteers matched with elders. The elders serve as mentors to the students teaching them the art of aging.

Recognition

In 2004, the program was one of six organizations in Minnesota that were recognized and honored by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Service Learning Award.

Staff

There are two staff members, Mary Gallagher, Director, and Ana Diaz, Health Educator;

PHOTOS

The photos on our website were taken by Barbara La Valleur,

Maryann Chowen and Mike Schak.


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Our Pages Home About Us News Contact Us Services Volunteer Board Members Calendar of Events FAQ Funders and Donors Community Partners & Resources Newsletters Links 1280 Arcade St., St Paul, MN 55106 651.774.7078	Click for Map A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and plays back the words to you when you forget how they go. Maryann Chowen, PHN, Block Nurse, right, and Mildred, who passed at age 106 and was our oldest senior for years Payne-Phalen Block Nurse Program Office hours Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We are often out of the office at home visits, advocating for our elders, attending meetings, trainings or driving someone to the doctor. Please leave a phone or emal message and someone will communicate with you as soon as possible. Our nurse is not in the office on Mondays and Fridays. We do not do home visits or staff the office at the weekend. Our history The Payne-Phalen Living at Home/Block Nurse Program housed in First Covenant Church at 1280 Arcade St., St. Paul, was established in 1999 by members of the church and the local community. We became a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization in 2004. We are one of 42 Living at Home/Block Nurse Programs in Minnesota and one in North Dakota serving seniors in a specific geographical location. Our program's uniqueness reflects the diverse community we serve in the District 5 Planning area on St. Paul's East Side. Who we serve Currently, we serve over 200 low and moderate income elders who are 65 and older (and their families) on or near the East Side of St. Paul. Volunteers Much of the support for our program is provided by our dedicated volunteers including the Board of Directors, service learning nursing students from area colleges and the university, and community members who serve as drivers, friendly visitors, and provide office assistance. Mission Our program's mission: We build a circle of care around the diverse elders on St. Paul's East Side keeping them healthy and safe in their homes. Saving Taxpayers $$$ In 2008, the program kept 23 elders out of nursing homes for 209 months at an estimated savings to taxpayers of over $1 million. (From the Cost & Services Analysis Report found on www.elderberry.org) List of Services (also found on the Services page) Among services we provided are: 1. culturally appropriate care 2. nursing visits/medications set-up 3. advocacy for medical and social services 4. service and care coordination 5. rides to medical appointments 6. caregiver support 7. family care conferences 8. monthly blood pressure clinics 9 delivery of Brown Bags to elders needing food assistance 10. health education 11. Senior Companion program partner 12. long term care planning 13. weekly gathering for Latino elders 14. friendly visitors 15. one-on-one matched visitors 16. friendly callers 17. a summer picnic 18. referrals 19. a monthly Active Elders social group 20. Cookie Day in December Blood Pressure Clinics We have monthly Blood Pressure Clinics. Please call us at 651.774.7078 to find the one that fits your needs. Among our educational partners are the University of Minnesota School of Nursing, Metropolitan State University, Century and Inver Hills Colleges Nursing Program. We currently are a site for service learning nursing and other students who are volunteers matched with elders. The elders serve as mentors to the students teaching them the art of aging. Recognition In 2004, the program was one of six organizations in Minnesota that were recognized and honored by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Service Learning Award. Staff There are two staff members, Mary Gallagher, Director, and Ana Diaz, Health Educator; PHOTOS The photos on our website were taken by Barbara La Valleur, Maryann Chowen and Mike Schak.
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