Spiritual Health and Education
Our chaplains are here to provide spiritual guidance to patients, families, visitors and staff. We offer spiritual and emotional support regardless of religious beliefs, helping patients and families seek meaning, find strength and remember hope.
Chaplains are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you would like to request a chaplain visit, speak with your nurse, call 919-784-5122 (24 hours) or contact the hospital operator.
Mission
To provide an interfaith ministry of care and support to the patients, family members, visitors, and staff of UNC Health Rex. We seek to respond to the spiritual and emotional needs of people living with the experience of illness and hospitalization while respecting their own beliefs and traditions. We believe the spiritual and emotional parts of living with illness and its meaning are vitally important for the lives and relationships of people. Our mission is to care for the souls of patients, families, and staff of UNC Health Rex.
Sacred Spaces
Our Sacred Spaces are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for prayer and reflection. Sacred texts and prayer rugs are available for use.
Sacred Spaces are located:
- Main Hospital: Second floor, near the Patient Tower lobby.
- N.C Heart and Vascular Hospital: First floor, near the waiting area.
- UNC Health Rex Holly Springs: First floor, main lobby, near the elevators.
- UNC Health Rex Cancer Center: First floor, across from the lab.
The Sacred Space in the Main Hospital can be reserved for special services.
Chaplains/Medical Team
Chaplains are available to patients and families for support related to the impact of hospitalization, illness, grief and other issues. You can meet with the chaplain assigned to your clinical area, have your nurse page the chaplain, or call the Spiritual Health and Education office at 919-784-5122 to request a visit. A chaplain is available 24 hours a day.
Chaplains are here at UNC Health Rex when you need comfort and support. Chaplains are trained to provide comprehensive support in times of crisis, trauma, and grief.
Chaplains are here to listen when you feel vulnerable, confused, lonely, or angry. Chaplains provide confidential and non-judgmental spiritual support. Chaplains respect and understand various religions and cultures and may advocate for family preferences with healthcare professionals. Chaplains may assist you in making healthcare decisions. Chaplains provide a calm, less anxious presence while providing comfort to you and your loved ones.
Worship Services
For information about the various worship services offered, please call the 919-784-5122 (24 hours).
Garden
The REX Hospital Guild maintains the Maude Grimes Garden for patients, visitors and employees to enjoy. Patients who wish to visit the garden should notify their nurse before leaving their unit. Patients needing assistance may request a volunteer to accompany them. The Garden is located in the courtyard on the first floor across from the cafeteria.
Ethics Committee
The UNC Health Rex Ethics Committee helps you; your support persons, staff and physicians deal with issues of conflict with medical care. The Committee consists of members including physicians, nurses, lawyers, social workers, chaplains and community members.
To contact the Ethics Committee, call 919-784-3371 or contact the hospital operator and have the chaplain-on-call paged at 919-784-5122.
