Pastoral Care
Pastoral Services/Spiritual Care
Hospital chaplains are present in each area of the hospital Monday through Friday and are on call throughout all nights and weekends. They are available to provide comfort, support, and a listening ear in a way that respects your individual values and choices. Your religious leader can also be contacted at your request. Visitors of Carle Foundation Hospital also have access to Colwell Chapel, located in the West end of the main, first floor lobby.
Contacting a Chaplain
If you or your family members wish to speak with a chaplain or have them contact you, please do one of the following:
- Call the Communications Center at (217) 383-3311 and have a chaplain paged.
- Call the Pastoral Care department directly at (217) 383-3410. (during normal business hours)
- Ask your nurse
The main Pastoral Care office is located across from the visitor elevators on the first floor of the Hospital.
Pastoral Care Department
Our staff includes chaplains Phil McGarvey, Jeff McPike, Jennifer Rund-Scott, Ellen Kinney and department director, Jim Winjum. Chaplain interns are available throughout most of the year, as well.
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
Carle Foundation Hospital is accredited by the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) and provides clinical internships in hospital ministry.