Providing Caring for Patients and Their Loved Ones

For patients or a patient's loved one, hospitalization may raise profound spiritual questions:

Who am I in the midst of illness?
What is my responsibility for my own well being?
Do I have a reason to go on living?
What does "healing" mean?
Where is God in all of this?

The chaplains know that these questions are a normal, even necessary, part of moving through an illness. While we cannot give answers to these questions, we are prepared to provide accompaniment and guidance as individuals seek their own answers.

In addition, spiritual care offers a full range of grief and bereavement support services, as well as a referral service to the area's most comprehensive grief support program.

Mission Statement

To serve the spiritual and religious needs of all John Muir Medical Center's patients by providing professional Chaplaincy and notifying, with patient consent, local clergy and religious leaders when needed. Our department is committed to a Culture of Caring and committed to helping patients utilize their spirituality as part of the healing process.

Emergency Only On-Call Services: 24 hours/7 days a week

Spiritual Care Referral Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 AM-4 PM

How to Contact: Patients current in the hospital may request to see a Chaplain by speaking with their nurse or simply call ext. 22133 or for family members, 682-2133.

Spiritual Self-Assessment

To help you to participate in your care while you are at John Muir Medical Center, Concord Campus, we have provided you with this easy to use spiritual self-assessment. Please take a moment to mark a spot on the line that most closely relates to how you feel or think at this moment.

One or more marks placed to the left side may suggest that spiritual support may be beneficial during this time. If you are looking for spiritual support during your stay, please don't hesitate to call a Chaplain. Our department works with all people regardless of spiritual belief and/or religious tradition.

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