Patient Services

SMDC Medical Center is where the practice of medicine is joined with concern for the whole person. We strive to merge body, mind and spirit into a holistic approach to care.

In keeping our goal of being patient-centered, Chaplaincy Services provides spiritual support to patients and their families. We’re a caring presence through words, acts and personal relationships.

The services we provide include:

• Listening to patients and families and assisting them in finding the spiritual resources they need to deal with fears and concerns that arise in times of illness.
• Praying with and for patients and their families.
• Contacting a patient’s own faith group or support system.
• Assisting with ethics consultations.
• Providing support for grief and loss
• Participating in family conferences
• Teaching relaxation techniques and meditation for relief of anxiety and pain
• Supporting SMDC Medical Center staff