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OLF Nursing Ministry Hartford, 50 Kane Street, Hartford, CT (2025)

07/30/2025

As many are away this August, we will be canceling our next blood pressure screening that was scheduled for this Sunday, 8/3.

We look forward to resuming our monthly blood pressure screenings in September ☀️.

If you haven’t already, please consider donating to our AED fundraiser!! We are getting closer and closer to our goal (only $400 more is needed) to buy an AED for the church. Thank you again to all who have generously donated so far, your contributions truly make a difference.

How to donate:
- Venmo and write in caption 'OLF AED fundraiser'
- Cash or check which can be given to any of our volunteers or to the church secretary

07/07/2025

We are looking for more donations to be able to purchase an AED for the church. Our goal is to do this by the end of the summer before our grant expires. So far we've raised about a third of our goal, thank you to all who've donated so far!

Ways to donate:
- Venmo and write in caption 'OLF AED fundraiser'
- Cash or check which can be given to any of our volunteers or to the church secretary
- Come by to our next blood pressure screening in the community center on Sunday, 8/3 at 10:30am to donate in-person

Any amount will help us reach our goal and make having an AED in our church a reality! Your donation can help save a life one day. We will post an update once we've raised enough funds and purchased the AED.

07/03/2025

OLF Nursing Ministry - Meet the Team: Nurse Claudia
When we asked Claudia to share with us about herself and why she joined our ministry here's what she had to say:
"I’ve been a nurse for almost 3 years at Hartford Hospital. I joined the Nursing Ministry because I’ve always been passionate about helping others especially our Portuguese community. It’s an honor to be able to serve our community members and doing so by speaking our language! A fun fact about me is that I lived in Portugal until I was 13!
Sou enfermeira há quase 3 anos! Eu faço parte deste grupo porque tenho um desejo em querer ajudar a nossa comunidade Portuguesa! É uma honra poder servir os membros da nossa comunidade e fazê-lo falando a nossa língua! Algo que podem não saber sobre mim é que vivi em Portugal até aos 13 anos!"
Thanks for being a vital member of our ministry, Claudia😄. If you want to join our nursing ministry, please reach out or connect with one of our volunteers for more information.
Our next blood pressure screening is this Sunday, 7/6 from 10:30am-11:45am. We hope to see you there! 🩺

06/04/2025

Please consider donating to our AED fundraiser! As soon as we have raised enough funds, we plan to purchase an AED for the church. See below for more information and check back on our page for updates!

05/02/2025

OLF Nursing Ministry - Meet the Team
Pictured is Susana Lopes, one of our nursing ministry interpreters. Sue works as a care giver most days assisting the elderly and those in need and also works in the medical field as a medical Interpreter. Sue enjoys being a part of the nursing ministry to be able to connect with the people of her culture in a way for them to better themselves. Both of her jobs require compassionate care and empathy. Fun fact - Sue is a professional vocalist with her expertise being in Jazz!

We hope to see you at our next blood pressure screening which is this Sunday, 5/4 from 10:30am-11:40am. Come by to meet Sue and chat with one of our nurses!

04/04/2025

OLF Nursing Ministry - Meet the Team
Sara is one of our incredible nurse volunteers who has been with us since the beginning. Sara shares "I joined the nursing ministry because I thought it was the perfect way to give back to the Portuguese community and be more involved. I am a nurse manager for a primary care and infectious disease clinics serving the community of Hartford. My husband and I have 2 kids, and we are a big soccer family. Both kids play year-round and we spend a lot of our time watching them on the field. We also love our golden retriever, Brady!"
Thanks for being a part of our nursing ministry, Sara - we're so grateful to have you!

Our next blood pressure screening is this Sunday, 4/6 from 10:30-11:45am in the community center. Come by to get your blood pressure checked and meet some of our nurses. 😁🩺

03/03/2025

Although colorectal cancer is currently the leading cause of cancer death among men under 50 in the U.S., just 36% of men in the below 45 age group recognize this fact

Visit getscreened.org for your personal screening recommendation.

03/02/2025

Welcoming our newest volunteers: Suzy (left) and Talita (right)! Thanks for helping host our blood pressure screening this morning and we’re grateful for your time and all you’ll contribute to our nursing ministry. 👏🏼💫

By the way, March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness month. If you’re 45 years/ older it’s recommended to begin getting a colonoscopy every 10 years, or more often, depending on your results. Talk to your health care provider for more information and to schedule an appointment!

02/28/2025

OLF Nursing Ministry - Meet the Team

Pictured is Rebecca, our Nursing Ministry Leader, who works part-time at a local birthing center as an RN and is in school full-time to become a nurse midwife. Rebecca shares, "I started the nursing ministry as I am passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of our church community and I wanted to share the gifts God gave me as a health professional within our church. It's been a joy to get to know members of our Portuguese community through the ministry. A fun fact about me is that I am the oldest of 5 siblings!"

Our next blood pressure screening is this Sunday, 3/2 from 10:30-11:45am. Come by to meet Rebecca and our other volunteers, get your blood pressure checked, and learn more about our ministry. If you'd like to volunteer with us, please reach out!😁🩺

02/10/2025

February is American Heart Month. Did you know 1 in every 3 deaths in the United States is related to cardiovascular disease?

High blood pressure is often called the silent killer. You might not have symptoms, but it’s a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Monitoring your own blood pressure at home can help you keep your blood pressure under control.

This , explore resources from CDC to help you and your peers make heart-healthy choices and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. cdc.gov/heartmonth

02/08/2025

OLF Nursing Ministry - Meet The Team
Meet Tiffany Figueiredo Sousa, who has been a volunteer with the Our Lady of Fatima Church Nursing Ministry for almost two years. Tiffany shares: "I'm a licensed attorney and practice part time as an administrative judge for parking citations. I am a full time stay at home mom to two children, two rescue dogs, 30 chickens and 6 ducks! My husband and I also run a landscaping company together.
I love to read, spend time with family and friends, garden, cook homemade meals and travel. I also love volunteering time to helping others. In addition to the Nursing Ministry, I also volunteer at Dog Star Rescue. Last year, I taught CCD at Our Lady of Fatima with Rebecca and look forward to being back in the classroom next fall!"

Thanks for all you do Tiffany, and for being a part of our OLF Nursing Ministry! We are grateful for you!

If you'd like to join our ministry, please reach out. Our next blood pressure screening is in a few weeks on Sun, 3/2 at 10:30am.

01/31/2025

OLF Nursing Ministry - Meet the Team

Over the next several months, we are going to share with you more about our lovely team of volunteers.

Pictured is Brittany, one of our volunteer nurses, who works fulltime in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). She shares, "I joined our nursing ministry because I am passionate about helping others and a member of this Portuguese catholic community. A fun fact about me is that I have done goat yoga!"

Thanks for being a part of the OLF Nursing Ministry, Brittany! You're a vital member of our team.

We host blood pressure screenings the first Sunday of each month in the community center (next is this Sunday, 2/2 from 10:30-11:45) - come by to one to get your blood pressure checked and meet our nurses/ volunteers. And if you're interested in being a volunteer, please message us on Facebook for more information or come to a screening event! Details available on our page.

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