Deaconess Nurse Ministry Accessible Care is Life Changing for Clients

Each day, Deaconess Nurse Ministry in St. Louis, provides clients with someone they can trust, compassion, and the life-changing power of accessible nursing care.

G.W., a 72-year-old resident in one of Deaconess Nurse Ministry’s partner communities, stops by the Wellness Office every week. Living with COPD and relying on oxygen at night, his greatest hope is simple: to stay healthy and avoid unnecessary hospital and doctor visits. With the encouragement, education, and steady presence of his Deaconess nurse, he’s been able to make that hope a reality.

With guidance tailored just for him, G.W. gradually began taking a more active role in his health. He now uses his inhalers consistently, wears his oxygen each night, and has his oxygen saturation checked during every visit with a Deaconess Nurse Ministry nurse. Recently, he purchased his own pulse oximeter so he can track his numbers daily—a step he proudly shares during his check-ins.

Each week, his nurse listens to his lung sounds, reviews his vital signs, and offers reassurance, coaching, and compassionate support. As a cancer survivor who has navigated many health challenges, G.W. often expresses how grateful he is to have a nurse right in his building — someone who knows him, understands his needs, and is committed to helping him stay well.

Stories like G.W.’s remind everyone why Deacon’s Nurse Ministry’s mission matters. When nursing care is consistent, accessible, and rooted in dignity and compassion, people are empowered to live healthier, more confident lives.

One visit. One conversation. One trusting relationship at a time—this is the impact that support of Deaconess Nurse Ministry makes possible.