Spiritual Care Services B oone Hospital Center provides pastoral care and counseling for the religious, spiritual and emotional needs of patients and their families in the face of a new diagnosis, dealing with the unknown and anticipation of death, grief and loss. At times, the chaplains serve as facilitators of communication among patient, family, Boone Hospital staff and physicians.
Chaplains are available to explore bioethical issues and provide sacraments, prayer and scripture.
Contacting Us Pastoral Care for Patients and Families Boone Hospital Center chaplains provide spiritual care, counseling and support for patients and families. They serve as resources in the crisis of hospitalization by helping families and patients find the strength to deal with natural fears, worries, doubts and questions which may arise in the face of illness. Boone Hospital chaplains have at least one year of Clinical Pastoral experience and a minimum of five years of hospital chaplaincy experience. BHC is accredited for a 10-year period by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education. Participants who complete the program receive one fully accredited Unit of Clinical Pastoral Education.