Marcia C McCormack, RN, BSN, PHN, FCN

Health Information Advocate

Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church

Marcia’s Health Information Advocate Ministry

A credentialed Faith Community Nurse can function as a Health Information Advocate to support wellness, nutrition, and health advocacy within the parish.

As a Health Information Advocate in the parish, Marcia is available to provide:

General Health Information and Guidance

Educational Guidance and Nutrition Materials

Blood Pressure Screening Events

Flu Vaccine Clinics

Attend Parish and Ministry Events or Meetings

To contact Marcia, Email her at: marcia@mmccormackrn.com

A sunlit parish resource table draped in an ivory cloth, carefully arranged with colorful health education brochures on heart health, diabetes prevention, and balanced nutrition, each clearly titled and thoughtfully fanned out. A wooden rosary encircles a small stack of wellness handouts, while a simple ceramic bowl holds individually wrapped herbal tea bags labeled “Stress Relief.” Behind the table, a softly blurred view of stained glass windows adds rich jewel tones of blue and gold. Soft afternoon light filters through the glass, creating gentle reflections on the glossy brochure covers. Photographic realism, captured from a slightly elevated angle with moderate depth of field. The scene feels welcoming, informative, and grounded in Catholic parish life, ideal for a health information advocate’s homepage.
A neatly arranged wooden desk in a quiet parish office, featuring an open leather-bound health journal beside a stethoscope resting gently on a crisp white folder labeled “Parish Wellness Plan.” A small brass crucifix stands upright next to a lit beeswax candle, its soft flame reflecting on the polished surface. In the background, bookshelves hold organized binders on nutrition, chronic disease management, and spiritual care, softly blurred. Late morning natural light enters through a nearby window, casting gentle, warm highlights and calm shadows. Photographic realism, shot at eye level with a slight angle, using shallow depth of field to keep the journal and crucifix in sharp focus. The mood is professional, serene, and reassuring, emphasizing faith-informed health guidance.

Faith Community Nursing

In 1997, the American Nurses Association recognized Faith Community Nursing (formerly parish nursing) as a nursing specialty. It is a practice that integrates professional nursing with spiritual care, focusing on holistic health — body, mind and spirit — within a faith-based community. They promote health and wellness and provide education, acting as health counselors, advocates, and liaisons to support congregational wellness. 

Key Aspects of Faith Community Nursing

  • Holistic Focus: Services address the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of individuals and the community.
  • Roles: Functions include health educator, health advocate, personal health counselor, referral agent, trainer of volunteers, and developer of support groups.
  • Settings: They work in various faith-based organizations, including churches, synagogues, and temples.