Albright United Methodist Church

 

Albright United Methodist Church

301 N. High Street

Marshall, MN 56258

 

Pastor Mark Winther

 

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Church: (507) 532-4064

Parsonage: (507) 532-5191

 

Church Email: albrightumc@iw.net

 

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Welcome

 

Events & Announcements

 

Pastor's Ponderings

 

We Serve Others

 

We Walk Together

 

 

 

 

Watch our service on

Charter channel 8 &

Knology channel 67

at 12:00 & 6:00 PM every Friday

 

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Albright Health Ministry
♥ ♥ ♥  We serve Christ when we serve others  ♥ ♥ ♥

 

View our pictures from past Health Ministry events

 

 

Greetings From Your Health Ministry Provider

Since this is my first article as your parish nurse, I want to thank you for the warm welcome that I have received. I welcome visits during my Tuesday (9-12) office hours so that I can get to know Albright members and your health care needs.

As 2012 starts I have been reading articles on "Self Care for Life." In years past we depended on our family physician to keep us healthy. Albert Schweitzer introduced the concept that "every patients carries her or his doctor inside." Most of us don't really want to accept this responsibility, we would rather blame genes for our health problems. Genes definitely do contribute but our diet and lifestyle also play a part.

Throughout the coming year I would like to look at ways to improve our health in spite of our genes. Since diabetes is rising quickly as one of the top 10 causes of death in the US I would like to start there. As we go along you can give me feedback on you concerns and the value of forming support groups.

From the Diabetes Support Newsletter:

Once you are diagnosed with diabetes you are always a diabetic.

There is no cure for diabetes, but there is promising research being conducted.

Target blood sugar should be 80-120 before meals and less than 160 2 hours after you eat.

Diabetes doesn't kill you, it's the complications.

Diet, weight control and exercise are essential for a healthy life.

High A/C (3 months average blood sugar) should be 7% and lower.

Complications of diabetes such as stroke, blindness and amputations are preventable.

Until next time, go with God!
Ruth Wiger

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Trans Fats

Trans fats, the kind found in cookies, many margarines and fast food, really are the chief villain of the fat world. Trans fats raise "bad" cholesterol, lower "good" cholesterol, damage the inner linings of blood vessels and are linked to diabetes.
 

 

 

The Albright Health Care Provider is available at Albright United Methodist Church on Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. - Noon.

 

Monthly blood pressure checks will be done prior to the Worship Service in the back of the church.

 

Your Health Ministry Provider, Ruth Wiger