We understand that being in the hospital can be a time of uncertainty and concern. For many, personal faith plays a crucial role in coping with illness and recovery. At Lucas County Health Center, we are committed to providing an environment where patients can comfortably practice their faith.
Every patient has the right to practice their own faith beliefs or to choose not to engage in personal faith while in the hospital. LCHC places great importance on safeguarding the rights and privacy of all patients regarding their spiritual matters.
If you have a personal faith and are a part of a local congregation or faith group, we encourage you to let your spiritual leaders or another representative from your faith community know about your hospital stay. Your minister or another member of your congregation is more than welcome to visit you and provide spiritual support, including counseling, communion, and prayer. If you wish, our chaplaincy program can also notify your congregation to ensure they are aware of your presence at LCHC. To request a visit from our chaplain staff, simply speak with your primary care nurse.
Services
At any time, one of our dedicated volunteer chaplains is on-call and ready to provide you with support. If you would like a visit from a chaplain, you can simply let your attending nurse know.
Chaplains are available to:
- Listen
- Offer comfort
- Provide spiritual guidance
- Offer prayers
- Administer sacraments such as the Lord’s Supper, baptism, anointing, and more
- Notify your faith community if requested
- Assist with meditation and guided imagery
- Offer patient and family ministry
- Provide end-of-life care and support
Your well-being and spiritual needs are important to us, and our chaplains are here to provide the support you require.