Many of these programs depend primarily on volunteers. Healing Sounds - More than just music. St. Charles also offers a custom, patient-centered sound system from Healing HealthCare Systems that provides music in public areas. To truly integrate these resources into the care environment and maximize their effectiveness, SCMC has also worked with Healing HealthCare Systems to provide staff education that reinforces the value and power of a therapeutic environment for patients, families and caregivers. A staff clown for patients and caregivers to help relieve stress.
Volunteer clowns that provide light-hearted exchanges with patients and guests.
An award winning chapel with an altar fountain and an adjacent rooftop garden with sculpture, plants and water features. Courtyards, atriums, fish tanks, flower boxes, patios, private rooms, skylights, panoramic views and other architectural features that help create a unique healing environment. A computerized InfoTrac Health Resource Center in the main lobby to help patients, family members, students, caregivers and others learn more about health and health care issues. Local volunteer pianists also provide music on a periodic basis. A staff exercise area and exercise equipment to help relieve stress.