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Your Spirituality Plays a Role in Your Health

It can help you find strength, peace and healing from within More >>

How Pastoral Care Can Support You
We’re here to listen to patients, their families and caregivers – of all faiths and beliefs –and help you find inner strength, peace and hope More >>

When to Call Pastoral Care
If you face difficult decisions, are experiencing grief or are anxious about treatment, we’re here for you More >>

Our Chapels and Spiritual Services
Quiet places are available at all of our sites for you to meditate or pray More >>

Meet Our Chaplains
When you need a listening ear, get in touch with one of our spiritual caregivers More >>

No One Dies Alone Program
If you are unable to visit your terminally ill loved one, our volunteers will ensure he or she is not alone at the end of life More >>

For Community Faith Leaders: Patient and Visiting Information
What you need to know to connect with members of your congregation More >>

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Pastoral Care

What You Need to Know About Your or Your Loved One's Visit

Our Patient and Visitor Guide answers many of your questions including what to pack, important phone numbers and making your health care wishes known to your doctors.

You and Your Faith Community

In respect of your privacy, we will only contact your faith community with your permission. Volunteers will visit you when you’re a patient and explain the availability of our chaplains to you. If you would like to be listed as a member of a congregation, please let us know and we will contact your faith leader.

Ask Our Expert
Q: I don't belong to an organized religion. Can I still call pastoral care?
A: Yes! Our chaplains are trained to help you, whether you believe in God, Jesus, Allah or Buddha, or have no connection to a religion or church. Our role is to help you through difficult situations. We don’t always understand why things happen, but we can help you cope with the situation you’re in. You are not alone. Our chaplains are specially trained and experienced in providing healing services to all people, regardless of religion or creed, and to help you understand that you are loved. - Barbara Rutt, R.N., M.Div., Pastoral Care Manager

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