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Hilltop Health Ministries Consortium is a faith-based ecumenical consortium comprised of pastors and volunteers from six religious congregations in several South Pittsburgh neighborhoods, including: Allentown, Arlington, Arlington Heights, Beltzhoover, Carrick, Knoxville, Mt. Washington, Mount Oliver, and St. Clair Village. Vision Statement: By 2010, Hilltop Health Ministries Consortium will be the premier model of faith communities collaborating to improve the health of their community.
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Elder Outreach Volunteer Program: Cindy Carioli Young Adult Outreach: Joanna Deming, MSW
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Elder Outreach Volunteer Program: Cindy Carioli, R.N.*
- Home Visits
- Referrals
- Transportation
- Safety Related Chores
- Low Vision Support Group
Parish Nurse Services: Debbie Koch, R.N.*
- Referral Services
- Blood Pressure Screenings
- Fitness Programs
- Support Programs
- Health Education
Young Adult Outreach: Joanna Deming, MSW*
- Pampering Day: A semi-annual event, where pregnant and parenting mothers ages 14-22 are provided with complimentary haircuts, styles, a healthy meal, free childcare, and an informational session focusing on stress management
- Parenting in Our Community: A project in collaboration with the South Pittsburgh Partners for Kids. A local resource guide for families with small children on the Hilltop. Copies are available for community groups and individuals.
- Teen Girl Squad: A leadership development program for teen girls 12-18, which is centered on serving the community - Meets bi-weekly at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 731 Excelsior Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
- Teen Girl Squad Walks: Health education and fitness program for teen girls 12-18. Meets bi-weekly at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 731 Excelsior Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
- Teen Women And Violence Dialogue Project: A project in collaboration with the South Pittsburgh Coalition for Peace, which focuses on the relationship between teen girls (12-18) and violence.
- Churches located on the South Hilltop are provided with the resources and training necessary to implement health education programming at their churches
- Currently, four hilltop congregations are participating, including:
- St. Paul A.M.E.
- Beuluh Baptist
- Potter's House Ministries
- Lighthouse Cathedral
A Special Thanks To the Following Supporters:
Mercy Parish Nurse Program, Mercy Behavioral Health, The Birmingham Foundation, The Pittsburgh Foundation, the Untied Methodist Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, and State Representative Jake Wheatley.
*All services are provided to individuals regardless of income levels, some age requirements may apply.