Spiritual Care
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Rochester General Hospital employs a team of professional staff chaplains, as well as a nationally accredited Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program. As Spiritual Care providers in a clinical setting, our chaplains help advocate a holistic concept of health. Modern medical care recognizes the integration of a person’s spiritual, emotional and physical well-being. These elements are interdependent dimensions both in health and in illness. We proudly provide our services not only to our patients and visitors but also to our staff.
Common areas where our chaplains provide assistance are:
Our Spiritual Care services are non-denominational and interfaith. Our chaplains serve and advocate for all patients regardless of creed, beliefs, religious affiliation or faith. We strive to assist patients in identifying and utilizing their resources to deal with illness and hospitalization. These resources include personal, family, social, community and faith practice resources.
Chaplains at RGH abide by the Common Code of Ethics for Chaplains, Pastoral Counselors, Pastoral Educators, and Students.
Chaplains are available in the hospital Monday through Friday from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Chaplains are available on call for urgent needs 24/7. Please call the operator at (585) 922-4000 to reach a chaplain. Confidentiality is strictly maintained.
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Rochester General Hospital is proud to be nationally accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE). Our Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program was accredited in November 2019.