Middlesex Health Spiritual Care
At Middlesex Health, we are committed to providing compassionate care that respects the beliefs and needs of each person. Our philosophy is that healing involves the whole person - mind, body, and soul. Therefore, our spiritual care department supports patients, their loved ones, hospital employees, and volunteers as they cope with the emotional and spiritual impact of illness, injury, or crisis.
When Should I Contact Spiritual Care?
- You would like to talk to someone about your faith
- You feel alone with burdens and issues of diagnosis
- You are faced with difficult treatment choices
- There is a moral or ethical question you would like to discuss confidentially.
- You are afraid and want someone to be with you
- You would like to receive communion
- If you would like to request a religious ritual specific to your tradition or situation
- You would like someone to pray with
- You are grieving a loss
Middlesex Health Spiritual Care Programs
Weekly Chapel Service
Thursdays from 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Starting Thursday, September 12, at 11:15 a.m., a short service will be provided by Middlesex Health Chaplain Rev. Dr. YangHee Christine Stopka and Spiritual Care volunteers in the hospital chapel located off the right of the main lobby. Please join us to be inspired and encouraged as we connect with God.
Weekly Mindfulness Moments
Tuesdays from 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Starting Tuesday, September 17, at 11:15am, there will be a short mindfulness meditation session provided by Middlesex Health Chaplain Rev. Dr. YangHee Christine Stopka in the hospital chapel located off the right of the main lobby. Allow yourself 15 minutes to reset and renew.
Bereavement Support Group
Although there are no magic cures or shortcuts through grief, opportunities do exist to help ease the pain, draw strength and courage to go on, and discover once again fulfillment and meaning in life. Middlesex Health offers Bereavement Support Groups for families who have experienced the death of a loved one.
Middlesex Health Spiritual Care Volunteer Recruitment Announcement
Illness, recovery, and loss can be emotional and challenging. The Middlesex Health Spiritual Care Department provides support for patients, visitors, and staff during these times.
As part of a holistic healing process, we are currently looking for volunteers to provide spiritual support.
Spiritual Care volunteer opportunities consist of:
- General Spiritual Care Volunteers
- Eucharist Ministers
- Clergy Volunteer
- Chaplain Volunteer
- Bereavement Group Facilitator
- Hospice
At Middlesex Health, to be assigned as a Spiritual Care volunteer, you must be at least 20 years old.
If you are interested, please contact
Sherry Russenberger, BCCC, GC-C Hospice Bereavement Coordinator
860-358-6091
Sherry.Russenberger@midhosp.org
Rev. Dr. YangHee Christine Stopka, BCC, M. Div., D. Min. Middlesex Health Spiritual Care Department Director/Chaplain
860-358-6725
Christine.Stopka@midhosp.org
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