Mission
The Department of Pastoral Services, as part of the Penn State Milton S.
Hershey Medical Center is committed to the spiritual well being of patients,
families, and staff; the preparation of professional and lay people who will
serve the health needs of others; and the discovery of new knowledge about the
interaction of spirituality and health. We seek to achieve this through:
Patient Care
Meeting the spiritual needs of the patients and families who
come to the Hershey Medical Center.
Education
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Training religious professionals and laity in the art of
pastoral care
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Sensitizing medical professionals to the spiritual dimensions
in a patient's life
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Consulting with patients, family, and staff about ethical
issues
Community Outreach
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Offering continuing education programs for religious
professionals and laity
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Arranging public lectures on topics of religion and health
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Offering educational videos for use in local religious
communities
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Helping the religious community understand their role in
health promotion and health care
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LINCSS (Linking Individuals
with Non-Medical Congregational Support Services)
Research
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