“Advancing the well-being of individuals and communities where healthcare meets the human spirit.”
Chaplaincy
- Providing full-time professional chaplaincy to Stroger Hospital
- Part-time chaplain at Stroger Hospital for Dianna’s Teddy Bear Ministry
Education
- Spiritual Care Visitor Training (SCVT)
- Continuing education for alumni of SCVT
- Offering community-based Clinical Pastoral Education courses
- Clinical Pastoral Education faculty at RUSH University Medical Center
Social Responsibility and Racial Justice
- Drive the initiatives of the 2020 Social Responsibility and Racial Justice statement forward
- Work in these proposed 4 focus areas:
- Reinstate ACA
- Disavow White Supremacy
- Unconscious Bias Training
- Community based chaplains
Spirituality and Wellness
- Providing self–care opportunities for medical staff in the Illinois Medical District
- Retreats and workshops for caregivers
- Hosting support groups for those who have lost family members to gun violence
- Providing a welcoming space for Bereavement Groups, CPE classes and local community organizations