Programs & Services
Pastoral Care
732.321.7512Chaplain Services/ Pastoral Care Services732.321.7512
(See also Chaplain Services)
JFK Medical Center
65 James Street, Edison
We, at JFK, recognize the importance of the integration of healthcare for the whole person -- physical, emotional, and spiritual. Turn to the Pastoral Care Department for Emotional, Spiritual, and Religious Support for:
- Listening and helping you sort through your feelings and concerns regarding your present hospitalization
- Working with all faith traditions and ethnic backgrounds
- Providing assistance in contacting your own religious leader
- Requesting Religious Resources, such as Prayer Books, Rituals, Sacraments, and [for patients of Roman Catholic faith], Daily Communion
- A "Place of Prayer" For All Faiths:
The Medical Center's Place of Prayer creates a sacred, welcoming environment for individuals of all faiths. It embraces diversity by inviting people of all backgrounds to meditate and reflect during times of personal stress, loss, and joy. The Place of Prayer is open 24-hours, seven days per week and is located on the second floor of the Medial Center.
Medical Center TV Channel 27:
For your convenience, some Place of Prayer services can be viewed on channel 27. Information on services is posted on the bulletin board outside the Place of Prayer entrance, second floor.
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) at JFK:
The Pastoral Care Department at JFK offers a Clinical Pastoral Education program. Apply now for the Summer and Extended unit.
Curriculum components Include:
- Introduction to the Medical Center and Pastoral Caring
- Patient Care and On-Call Coverage
- Verbatim Seminars with Theological Reflection
- Interpersonal Relations Seminars and Team Building
- Didactic Seminars on Hospital and Pastoral Care Issues
- Individual Supervision with Rev. Annari Griesel, Ph.D.
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