Community health support for mind, body, and spirit.
Gloria Contreras, RN, serves as the Wesley Nurse at Northern Hills Ministry Center, helping neighbors understand health concerns, build healthier habits, and connect with useful resources.
Meet Gloria Contreras, RN.
Gloria has served at Northern Hills Ministry Center since 2019 through a partnership with Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas. Her work is grounded in faith community nursing: listening to the whole person and supporting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
A trusted connection to health information and resources.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries describes Wesley Nurses as registered nurses who combine health education, care coordination, resource facilitation, and intentional care of the spirit.
Health education
Learn practical information that can support healthier daily choices and a clearer understanding of health concerns.
Diabetes education
Ask about individualized diabetes education and available support offered through the Wesley Nurse program.
Resource referrals
Find information about healthcare and community resources that may fit your situation.
Care coordination
Receive help thinking through next steps and connecting information across a wider wellness journey.
Wellness classes
Ask about current group learning and health-promotion opportunities available through the program.
Mind, body, and spirit
Talk with a nurse who recognizes that physical health, emotional strain, relationships, and spiritual life can affect one another.
The Wesley Nurse is a bridge, not an emergency room or primary-care clinic.
The program provides education, support, coordination, and resource information. It does not replace a doctor, diagnose through this website, prescribe medication, or provide emergency care.
If this is an emergency
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Do not wait for a website response or a return call.
For ongoing medical care
Continue working with your physician or healthcare provider. Gloria can help you explore information and resources that complement—not replace—your medical care.
Well-being is connected.
The Ministry Center’s health work recognizes that food, housing, transportation, education, relationships, and spiritual wellness all affect a person’s ability to thrive. The Wesley Nurse works within that broader network of support.
Quick answers about community health support.
What is a Wesley Nurse?
A Wesley Nurse is a registered faith community nurse who uses a holistic mind-body-spirit approach. The program supports health education, health promotion, care coordination, and connections to healthcare and community resources.
Who is the Wesley Nurse at Northern Hills?
Gloria Contreras, RN, has served as the Wesley Nurse at Northern Hills Ministry Center since 2019 through Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas.
Do I need to be a church member?
No. Methodist Healthcare Ministries states that Wesley Nurse programs are free and open to all community members. The program does not require a particular denominational belief.
How do I contact Gloria Contreras?
Call the Wesley Nurse office at 210-236-6814. The office is associated with Northern Hills Ministry Center at 4306 Naco Pass in San Antonio.
Can the Wesley Nurse replace my doctor?
No. The Wesley Nurse provides education, coordination, support, and resource information but does not replace a physician, primary-care provider, or emergency service.
What should I do during a medical emergency?
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Do not wait for a return call from the Wesley Nurse or submit an urgent need through the website.
Where this information comes from.
Program information was checked October 29, 2026 against the Northern Hills Ministry Center 2025 Annual Report, Northern Hills’ staff information, and Methodist Healthcare Ministries’ Wesley Nurse program description. Contact Gloria’s office for current local availability and program details.