Spiritual
Care

Spiritual care at Bay Area Hospital is available to any patient or family member who wants support. We respect each individual’s personal beliefs and their ability to draw on these beliefs in responding to illness, healing, and recovery. Patients do not have to belong to a specific faith community or even consider themselves religious to receive a visit from one of our spiritual care providers.

Medical issues can be stressful and overwhelming. Chaplains support patients and families during medical crises. We are present emotionally and spiritually on difficult days. We listen deeply and provide a space for patients and families to process their experiences. We accompany and witness as they connect with their inner resources.

Chaplains are available 24/7 for end-of-life care needs. For routine spiritual care needs, chaplains are available Monday through Thursday during regular business hours. Ask your nurse to contact a Chaplain on your behalf. Spiritual care can also help you connect with your own clergy during your stay.

Sacred Spaces

All Faith Chapel

Bay Area Hospital’s All Faith Chapel is located on the second floor next to the IMCU. It is open 24 hours a day and is available for prayer, meditation, or contemplation. You can also find religious books and other resources in this space. If you are interested in supplying religious literature, please get in touch with us at communication@bayareahospital.org

Meditation Garden

Outside the Emergency Department, there is a beautiful, enclosed meditation garden—a peaceful retreat from the hospital’s constant activity. This picturesque space offers a quiet spot to sit and reflect, away from the rush of the hospital.

Wellness Trail

Our wellness trail opened in 2023. It provides a scenic path to North Bend Medical Center (NBMC) or multiple quick-loop trail options. From our lobby doors, both trail loops are just a one-mile hike. Our team painted colorful trail markers to point the way, and be sure to look for the “wind phone.” Even though the trail is not long, you will feel immersed in the forest after a short time in our beautiful woodland. Come experience the trail for yourself and discover the sense of peace it offers.

Healing Sounds

Volunteer musicians bring comfort and healing to Bay Area Hospital. Patients, families, staff, and hospital visitors all benefit from the generosity of these volunteers. Volunteers can play our grand piano in the hospital lobby. With some additional training, volunteers can bring their own instruments to a patient floor to bring comfort. We welcome a variety of instruments. If you have 30-45 minutes a month to give, we encourage you to join us.

Spiritual & Emotional
Support for Staff

Our team is dedicated to this community and embodies our mission every day. We are proud of our people and invest continually in their growth. Self-care and resilience are crucial for sustaining a successful healthcare career. We support resilience by offering Peer Support, and have joined the Coos County Peer Support Team to train team members in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). By adopting tools from local EMS and law enforcement, we are strengthening our ability to support one another and continue serving the community we love.

If you’re an employee, visit Employee Support for more information.

Spiritual Care