 Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Spiritual care
Our mission
Rooted in theological integrity and sacred traditions,
we minister to the human condition to foster individual and corporate healing, meaning
and hope.
Spiritual care is an important part of the healing environment
at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Chaplains, Catholic Priests, and a Jewish
liaison are part of the health care team. Spiritual care staff are available
to all patients and their loved ones
Our scope of practice
- Quality spiritual care: Responding to the deepest
healing needs of patients and their loved ones through spiritual assessment,
care and counseling in collaboration with health care staff
- Clinical education for ministry: Developing competent,
spiritually and ethically sensitive professionals in ministry, through the clinical
education program
- Leadership in ethics: Promoting values of a just
and compassionate society with the hospital, health system and broader community
Spiritual care services
To reach the Spiritual Care office,
call 612-863-4370.
Chaplains are available to patients and their loved ones for
support, comfort, guidance and advocacy. They respect all religious or spiritual
preferences and collaborate with hospital staff to give patients the best care possible
including:
- attending to the spiritual and emotional well-being of
patients and their loved ones
- listening and assisting in making meaning of their health
care experience
- providing spiritual guidance, devotions, rituals and
sacraments
- offering compassion and counseling in the midst of injury,
illness and frightening life changes
- contacting places of worship and clergy or other spiritual
leaders
- consulting on ethical issues and health care decisions
- providing spiritual and emotional support for hospital
staff.
Spiritual Care Staff
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Meet Our
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Chaplain Frank
Bennett
 M.Div
Chaplain Resident (SK3900, 4700, 4800)
Abbott
Northwestern Hospital
Email Chaplain
Bennett
ph: 612-863-6530
I am a member
of the UCC (United Church of Christ). I was born in
Lancaster, PA and raised in Vancouver, BC Canada, but
Minneapolis has been my home since 1982. I have 5 adult
children, ranging in age from 18 to 24. I have been a
volunteer chaplain for the past four years and have
served on the mission board of my local church. My
undergraduate degree is from the Univ. of Oregon in
education and I received my Masters of Divinity from
United Theological Seminary in May, 2010. This is my
second experience as a chaplain at Abbott Northwestern –
my first was as an intern in the summer of 2009. With my
children, I love exploring the outdoors, especially
hiking, biking and skiing. I also thoroughly enjoy
traveling with them and have visited most of the
countries of North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. I
especially enjoy India, which I have visited several
times, and Kenya, which I visited while on a mission
trip with my local church.
Chaplain Resident (H8000, Palliative Care)
Abbott
Northwestern Hospital
Email Chaplain
Bohman
ph: 612-863-1496
Mary Bohman
is a candidate for the Unitarian Universalist ministry
and is a student at United Theological Seminary.
Ministry is Mary’s second career. She has worked for 20
years as a voice teacher, choir director, music
therapist, and performer. Mary loves to sing and play
guitar. She also enjoys nature walks, biking, canoeing,
and camping. Mary is a voracious reader and practices
Qigong mediation regularly. She lives in Minneapolis
with her husband and two teen-aged daughters.
M.Div
Chaplain Resident (W2300, Birth Center)
Abbott
Northwestern Hospital
Email Chaplain
Graves
ph: 612-863-1480
I am a Sister
of Saint Francis and have been a member of my religious
community for 18 years. My congregational Mother House
named “Assisi Heights” is located in Rochester, MN and
we are nearly 300 members. I have lived and worked in
Iowa, Illinois, Ohio, New Mexico, Mexico and Bogota
Columbia. My careers have included nursing assisting and
social work. I am a graduate of St. Catherine University
in St. Paul with a goal of working as a Chaplain once
this resident year is over. I am the 6th of nine
children as well as being a fraternal twin. I live in
community in Bloomington with my housemate Jess and our
two cats Sebastian and Luca. I enjoy going to the
movies, listening to music, spending time with my
friends and traveling to new and interesting places.
Finally, one thing most people don’t know about me is
that I have sung with professional choirs.
Rev.
Christine Quistad
M.Div
Chaplain Resident (H4100, H5000, Park House)
Abbott
Northwestern Hospital
Email Chaplain
Quistad
ph: 612-863-9375
I have worked
as a registered nurse for 23 years at United Hospital as
well as St. Paul Children's hospital, NICU. Following a
life threatening illness, I felt a calling to minister
to people with serious or chronic illness. I became a
Pastoral Care/Family Life Pastor at a church in St. Paul
in 1994. My passion is to be a listening ear as I walk
along side hospitalized people as they face serious
situations. I have done extensive study in grief and end
of life issues. I completed an undergrad Bible degree
from Global University, Springfield, MO and was ordained
in 1999. Presently I am completing my Masters in
Advanced Theological Studies from Northwestern College.
I have been married for 32 years and have three adult
daughters and one son in law.
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How to reach a chaplain
Chaplains provide spiritual care on all patient care units.
They are in the hospital on weekdays and on-call at all times. Urgent requests should
be directed to a nurse who will contact the on-call chaplain. To request
a chaplain visit, please call (612) 863-4370
Also part of the Spiritual Care staff:
- Catholic priest: Available Sunday morning, Tuesday
through Friday and other times for urgent requests. Catholic communion
volunteers provide communion to catholic patients on Thursdays and Sundays
- Jewish Rabbi:. Available by contacting the Spiritual
Care Department.
Spiritual care resources
The Ewe Memorial Chapel: The interfaith chapel is always
open for prayer and meditation. It is located on the first floor of the hospital
near the main lobby. Prayer request cards are available and read each day.
The following are also available in the Chapel:
- Morning Meditation and Prayer, 8:00-8:20 a.m., Monday
- Friday
- Catholic mass, 11:30 a.m. Sundays
Televised services: The Catholic
mass is televised on Channel 3 and available for viewing in patient rooms.
Devotional resources: Sabbath and Hanukkah candles,
prayer books, Bibles, the Qur’an, Buddhist and Native American materials are available
in the chapel and other resources on request. To request these items, contact the
Spiritual Care office at 612-863-4370.
Arrangements can also be made through this office for special
services in the chapel or in patient rooms.<h
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