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The Faith Community Health Network (FCHN) supports a growing group of dedicated Faith Community Nurses (FCNs) bringing healthcare access to vulnerable and diverse populations in a non-traditional setting.

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See news and press releases from Faith Community Health Network, who is providing training, mentoring and overall support to Faith Community Nurses and Health Ministers.

Westberg Institute for Faith Community Nursing has posted the current FCN position statements, answering the most commonly asked practice questions. Visit westberginstitute.org and scroll down. You will find them in the middle of the page. Additional position statements will be added as they are updated. Check back often!
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FCHN promotes faith community nursing at Oregon Nurses Association Convention!

FCHN promotes faith community nursing at Oregon Nurses Association Convention!

FCHN leaders hosted an exhibit booth at the Oregon Nurses Association Convention in Seaside from May 20-22, 2024.
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FCHN draws crowd at Lebanon Community School District Sources of Strength Event

FCHN draws crowd at Lebanon Community School District Sources of Strength Event

FCHN was honored to have a booth at the 2024 Sources of Strength Event hosted at the Boys and Girls Club of the Greater Santiam ...
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FCHN board members co-author an article in a peer-reviewed journal!

FCHN board members co-author an article in a peer-reviewed journal!

Congratulations to Marcy Shanks and Deb Fell-Carlson for getting an article published in the April, 2024 issue of the International Journal of Faith Community Nursing!
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Linda Tedisch, FCN Vice President

Linda Tedisch, FCHN Vice-President

The Faith Community Health Network and colleagues and friends are saddened to lose a cherished colleague, Linda Tedisch, FCHN Vice-President.
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Oregon Center for Nursing Conference provides great networking opportunities!

Oregon Center for Nursing Conference provides great networking opportunities!

The Faith Community Health Network’s attendance at the recent Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) Conference hosted at RiverBend in Springfield, OR provided spectacular opportunities for ...
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Linn-Benton Community College Nursing Students Host 2nd Annual Community Health Poster Session

Linn-Benton Community College Nursing Students Host 2nd Annual Community Health Poster Session

Representatives from the Faith Community Health Network joined other community leaders at the 2nd Annual Linn-Benton Community College (LBCC) Nursing Program Community Health Poster Session.
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