Caring Beyond the Physical: The Essential Role of Spiritual Care
Published October 15, 2026
Spiritual care is more than religion. It is about helping people find meaning, hope, and connection during life’s most vulnerable moments. In this episode of Humans in Healthcare, Rev. Christine Davies, Director of Spiritual Care at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, challenges common misconceptions about chaplaincy and illustrates how chaplains support patients, families, and healthcare professionals through life’s most difficult moments. The conversation also explores the importance of human presence in an increasingly technology-driven healthcare environment. At the heart of this conversation is a powerful message: Spiritual care is everyone’s responsibility.
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Caring Beyond the Physical: The Essential Role of Spiritual Care