| Pastoral
Care and Spiritual Services
More and more people today are aware of the necessary
wholistic integration of body, mind and spirit for living
a balanced life. They recognize the need to explore
and expand their spirituality, especially as it relates
to their health needs.
At
Loyola University Health System, chaplains care for
the human spirit by addressing spiritual needs:
- searching
for meaning and hope
- dealing
with loss, grief, change, relief, discouragement and
gratitude
- ethical
decisions regarding continuing or discontinuing treatments
- prayer,
reconciliation, forgiveness
- conversion,
grace
- scripture
- other
ways God is present in your life
- sacramental
needs
In
transplantation services, we focus on the whole person.
We know how important it is that your spiritual feelings
and concerns be heard and respected. We listen, care
for and reverence your unique personhood.
Social
Work
Loyola social workers are available to provide support,
resources and assistance in a variety of areas. The
department is closely involved with the other medical
team members in accessing social issues and developing
strategies for coping with medical conditions. Social
workers are responsible for planning a patient’s discharge
from the hospital and for working closely with patients
during the pre- and post-transplantation period.
Does
everyone who comes to a Loyola transplantation program
have access to a social worker?
How do I reach my social worker?
How can a social worker help me?
Does
everyone who comes to a Loyola transplantation program
have access to a social worker?
Every
patient at Loyola has access to social work services.
If you or a loved one want to see a social worker, please
ask your doctor or nurse to refer you, or call the Social
Work department at (708) 216-4044. We will be happy
to put you in contact with the social worker who covers
your particular transplantation program.
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How
do I reach my social worker?
A
social worker is designated for each transplantation
program – kidney, liver, heart, etc. You will first
have the opportunity to meet your social worker during
the medical evaluation process.
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How
can a social worker help me?
Social
workers provide a broad spectrum of supportive services,
depending on your needs. Social workers commonly help
with:
- Advocacy
- Bereavement
support
- Community
resources and referrals
- Discharge
needs
- Emotional
support and counseling
- Financial
and insurance advocacy
- Stress
management
- Support
groups
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Related
Links
Transplantation Services
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Cornea Transplantation
Heart Transplantation
Lung Transplantation
Kidney Transplantation
Liver Transplantation
WWW Resources
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