WestCare Applauds Volunteer Chaplains: Over 2,000 Patient Visits Last Year

By Emily Elders on October 26, 2007 3:35 PM | Permalink | Comments (0)

WestCare Health System is celebrating Pastoral Care Week from October 21 through 27. The hospital is recognizing its volunteer chaplains who provide care to patients around-the-clock.

The program is headed by WestCare Chaplain Ron Allen, and utilizes the services of 16 volunteer chaplains in Jackson County, 6 in Swain County, and several at nursing homes of both counties.

During the past year these volunteers made more than 2,100 visits to patients, answered 209 emergency calls and made more than 240 phone calls on behalf of patients seeking local pastors.

Over half of the support for the Chaplaincy program comes from local churches and individuals, who donate money, resources and volunteer their time.

To get involved or just to say thank you, call the WestCare Foundation at 586-7669.

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