Spiritual Care

Norwegian American Hospital recognizes that healing is a holistic process, and values the role of spirituality in your treatment process. We are committed to providing spiritual support, honoring your traditions and customs, whenever requested. The hospital values the rich diversity of the human family and makes spiritual support available to persons associated with all faith traditions or with no faith tradition.

The spiritual care Experience

You and your family and friends are encouraged to request spiritual support.  Spiritual Care staff are available to meet with you to provide comfort, support and encouragement.  Ask any member of your nursing team to contact the Spiritual Care Department or call extension 4636 from any in-house phone.  At your request, we will be glad to assist you in contacting your clergy person or spiritual leader.

You may wish to request spiritual support when:

• You are concerned about a diagnosis or upcoming surgery or medical procedure.

• You desire to see or have access to the ministry of a Pastor, Minister, Priest, Rabbi, Imam, or other spiritual leader.

• You desire to receive prayers or sacramental rites such as Anointing of the Sick, Reconciliation, or Holy Communion.  (Note: Roman Catholic Eucharistic Ministers visit the hospital most weeks to bring Holy Communion to Roman Catholic patients.)

Interfaith Chapel

The Hospital's Interfaith Chapel, located on the first floor, is available for prayer and meditation for persons of all faith traditions at all times. Reading materials are also available in the chapel. If you find the chapel locked after hours, please ask the receptionist to contact security, who will gladly open the chapel for you. The Spiritual Care office is located in Room D-381 (3rd floor west). For more information regarding spiritual care you may call 773-292-8200 x4636 or send an e-mail to tdurst@nahospital.org.