Faith practices and traditions are unique for every patient and family. During your time at Deaconess, our staff can provide you with a variety of resources and services that fit best with your practice.
Chaplain Visits
A chaplain is available to meet with patients or family members Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4:30 PM at Deaconess Midtown Hospital, Deaconess Gateway Hospital, Deaconess Henderson Hospital and Deaconess Women's Hospital. For emergencies after hours, staff may call
812-450-5000.
Health care chaplains are specially trained to handle end-of-life situations, patients who receive a serious diagnosis as well as those who are struggling with questions of faith. Here are a few examples of why you might want to call a chaplain:
- You wish to speak to a caring person.
- You would like help contacting your church or religious community.
- You would like support for a friend or family member.
- You feel anxious or upset about a situation.
- You would like communion, prayer or the Anointing of the Sick.
- You would like prayer before a surgery or procedure.
Chapel
There is a chapel at all four campuses. The chapel is open to anyone at any time. Feel free to use this space for meditation, prayer or quiet reflection.
Prayer Request
A prayer book and/or prayer cards are available at the chapel at Deaconess Midtown, Deaconess Gateway, Deaconess Women's, and Deaconess Henderson hospitals. Our chaplains will offer prayers for those listed in the prayer book, prayer cards and ribbons.
Publications and Reading Materials
Bibles may be requested by contacting your nurse or the Spiritual Care office. Sacred writings from other faith groups are available by contacting the Spiritual Care office. Reading materials are available at each chapel.