Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Chaplaincy Services Quick

Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Chaplaincy Services Quick Guide 2014 -2015

Mission To provide quality spiritual healthcare and services to meet the needs of the veteran patients and their families 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

OUR SERVICES

Services Available • Religious Literature and Supplies • Chapel Services • Spiritual Healthcare • Education & Life Enrichment • Faith Community & Leader Contact/Coordination • Emergency/After Hours Call Back Services

Religious Literature & Supplies • Bibles • Korans • Book of Mormon • Jewish Scriptures • Devotionals • Daily Bread • Guideposts • Upper Room • Prayer Rugs

Religious Literature & Supplies Devotionals are in large print when available. NOTE: Only literature approved by the Department of Religious Services may be distributed throughout the Medical Center.

Chapel Services Catholic Mass Chapel 1 st Floor - Downtown Division CNVAMC 12 noon Monday-Friday Protestant Services 3 rd Floor - Uptown Division CNVAMC 9: 00 am Sunday

Spiritual Healthcare • Counseling • Spiritual Support • End of Life Ministry • Upon Request • Prayer • Sacraments of the Church • Coordination with Faith Leader and/or Faith Community (after admission)

Education & Life Enrichment • Retreats • Seminars • Spirituality Classes/Groups • Seasonal Observances • Organizational Prayers • Graduation Ceremonies • Memorial Services

Marriage Retreats § Award Winning & Nationally Recognized § Recipient of “Best Practices” Award § Available to all veteran couples § Retired veterans and recently returning veterans § Retreats are no cost to veterans

Emergency & After Hours Call Back Service § 24 hours a day - 7 days a week § Accessed by Administrative Office of the Day § Extension: x 2240

CLERGY VISITATION POLICY § Ordained clergy of all faith groups are allowed in the facility. § Ordained clergy are allowed to visit with their members only. § “At large” visitation from room to room is not allowed. THIS VA POLICY IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH HIPPA REGULATIONS.

Staff Chaplains § § § § Ronald Craddock, Chief, Chaplain Services Joann Capozzoli, Religious Support Assistant Jan Hanson, Clinical Pastoral Education Supervisor Edward (Ed) Waldrop, Staff Chaplain - Mental Health Micheal Metcalf, Staff Chaplain - Long Term/Palliative Care Charlie Rector, Sr. Staff Chaplain - Downtown Division Father John Markham, M. D. - Catholic Chaplain

The Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center Chaplaincy Services is here for you. 706 -8888 Ext. 8888