Certified teachers of the Hospital School Program ensure the continuation of the child's education. They serve as a communication link between families and health care personnel, chaplains and social workers. Family Services Assistants provide general information for families and visitors and comfort families during stressful situations. The primary mission of Pastoral Care services is to provide for the spiritual and religious needs of patients and families. Bereavement support and follow-up is provided by the department.
Chaplains are also available as a resource to hospital staff and employees.
A chaplain is either in the hospital or on-call 24 hours a day. The Social Work Department provides services for the psychosocial needs of hospitalized or clinic patients and their families. The Social Work staff is composed of specially trained clinicians who have a Master's degree in social work, are licensed by the State of Arkansas and are experienced in medical social work. Social Workers are available 24 hours a day. To make a referral, please call 320-1406 or the director of the Social Work Department.