The Valley Parish Nurse program was instituted in 1989 after extensive research and planning between Griffin Hospital and Catholic Family Services. The Parish Nurse is part of a team including the Pastor and other volunteers. Her role is committed to helping the person reach an optimum level of health in body, mind and spirit. She acts as health educator, health counselor, facilitator/organizer and a referral source.

The Parish Nurse works on a voluntary part-time basis, on a schedule convenient to her and the parish.

An office for the Parish Nurse is located in the Rectory. Information will be forthcoming regarding office hours. Any parishioner whether a health professional or ordinary lay person is welcome to assist the Parish Nurse in developing the program at St. Joseph's and becoming part of the health cabinet.

The Parish Nurse may be contacted by calling the rectory at 734-0402. Please check the glass covered bulletin board at the Main entrance to the church for any news from the Parish Nurse.