Parish Nurse
MARY TAYLOR MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
168 Broad Street                                                                                                          
Milford, CT 06460                                                                    
203-874-1982
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NEED A RIDE?

The Parish Nursing Team
would like to provide rides to
members of our parish who
are unable to drive themselves
to the doctor’s office or for
medical tests.

We are also looking for
volunteers who are able to
drive on an occasional basis.  
If you need a ride or can help
out by driving, please call or
email the church office at
mtmumc@sbcglobal.net.
                              Mission to Haiti in 2010
    For my message this month, I’m wearing both my Parish
    Nurse and Mission hats (and you thought we only had
    “mission scarves”). As many of you know, Carol Walker, my
    daughter Emily and I are bound for a mission trip to Haiti in
    February. Among other things, we will be helping at the
    Furcy Medical Clinic (that was built by the United Methodist
    Church a few years ago) and the “Holy Angels” orphanage.
    While many of the things we take for granted are lacking in
    Haiti (clean water, electricity, etc.), of particular need at the
    clinic and orphanage are non-prescription medications to
    treat a variety of illnesses and nutritional deficiencies.
    Please take a few minutes to review the following list and if
    you can provide any of the items, contact me at 203.877.4807.
    A “suitcase” will be placed in Dodd Hall for any donations of
    these items from our Mary Taylor family. If you will donate
    them, we will gladly carry them to Haiti!!!

    Over-the-Counter Medications-
    Antifungals and Topicals:
           fluconazole (100 mg tabs);
           Gyne-Lotrimin (clotrimazole) vaginal cream
           Clotrimazole 1% topical cream
           1% hydrocortisone cream
           Triple antibiotic ointment (i.e. bacitracin or Neosporin)
           Betadine solution (antiseptic for wound care)     
    Gastrointestinal meds:
           Tums
           Pepcid (20 mg tabs)       
    Respiratory:
           Dimetapp elixir
           DM cough syrup
           Benadryl (25 mg caps and children’s elixir)
    Analgesics:
           Tylenol (Acetaminophen) 325 mg or 500 mg tabs
           Tylenol liquid; infant drops and children’s suspension
           Ibuprofen
    Vitamins (please, no gel-type as they melt):
           Adult multi-vitamins
           Children’s chewables
           Infant drops
           Vitamin C; Vitamin E
    Supplements:
            Ensure, Boost, etc.
    Food items for the orphanage:
           Canned protein food items (tuna, chicken, beef, etc.)
    Miscellaneous:
           Trail Mix for VBS days (we will break these down into
    small bags in Haiti)
           Medicated shampoos (Tegrin, etc., shampoos that
    contain selenium—no fancy scented shampoos;  
           Hand-size wash cloths       
           Cloth diapers (no Pampers)
           Small toys and games for groups (i.e. soccer balls, Nerf
    Frisbees, no individual toys)
    PLEASE:
    NO clothing, shoes or individual toys
    NO bandages or band-aids
    NO tooth brushes or toothpaste
    NO prescription medications
    Thank you in advance for your generosity!
    Flexibility Exercises for Athletes ~
submitted by Claire Kerin, RPT, MALS, member Parish Nurse Team

       Staying injury-free throughout the sports season requires a proper pre-exercise stretching program. Here are some
stretching exercises that members of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons believe to be a good general set of
flexibility exercises for athletes to perform before participating in any athletic activity.
                       Athletes must do each one of the exercises carefully, speed is not important. Once the        exercise routine is
learned, the entire program should take no longer than 10 minutes.
Be sure to warm up before doing any of these exercises. Good examples of warm up activities are slowly running in place and
walking for a few minutes.

   Seat Straddle Lotus  Sit down, placing the soles of the feet together and drop the knees toward floor. Place the forearms on
the inside of the knees and push the knees toward the ground. Lean forward from the hips. Hold for five seconds. Repeat three
to six times.

   Seat Side Straddle   Sit with legs spread, placing both hands on the same shin or ankle. Bring the chin toward the knee,
keeping the leg straight. Hold for five seconds. Repeat three to six times. Repeat exercise on the opposite leg.

Seat Stretch  Sit with the legs together, feet flexed, and hands on the shins or ankles. Bring the chin toward the knees. Hold
for five seconds. Repeat three to six times.

   Knees to Chest  Lie on the back with knees bent. Grasp the tops of knees and bring them out     toward the armpits, rocking
gently. Hold for five seconds. Repeat three to five times.

   Forward Lunges  Kneel on the left leg, placing the right leg forward at a right angle. Lunge forward, keeping the back
straight. Stretch should be felt on the left groin. Hold for five seconds. Repeat three to six times. Repeat on opposite leg.

   Side Lunges Stand with legs apart, bending the left knee while leaning toward the left. Keep the back straight and the right
leg straight. Hold for five seconds. Repeat three to six times. Repeat on opposite leg.

        Cross-Over  Stand with legs crossed, keeping the feet close together and the legs straight. Try to touch the toes. Hold for
five seconds. Repeat three to six times. Repeat with the opposite leg.

        Standing Quad Stretch Stand supported by holding onto a wall or chair. Pull the foot behind to the buttocks. Try to keep
knees close together. Hold for five seconds. Repeat three to six times.