Chaplain Services
Our spiritual care team is specially trained to provide holistic, spiritual care to persons of all religious faiths, including those without any religious affiliation. Some of the services that chaplains can assist with include the baptism of infants, communion, pre-surgery prayer, contacting the respective pastor, priest, clergy, or to be someone to talk to about spiritual needs. The spiritual care team can be reached through the hospital operator or by calling their office at (559) 624-2263. An on–call chaplain or priest is available for emergencies through the administrative supervisor.
We also have a chapel available for you. This is a place of quiet reflection that is always open for your convenience. The chapel is located on the first floor near Patient Access and the information desk.
Our spiritual care team is specially trained to provide holistic, spiritual care to persons of all religious faiths, including those without any religious affiliation.
Spiritual Care Team Videos
Impact Others (Jason Backlund)
Focused on the words of American baseball icon Jackie Robinson, help others reflect on the positive impact we can have on someone today. Here's Jason Backlund, a Chaplain at Kaweah Health, with more.
Flying A Plane (Mark Wilson)
Imagine flying a ✈️ during heavy winds or a storm? That’s the same scenario we’re living today with the turbulence that is #COVID19; we just don’t know what lies ahead. LISTEN as Mark Wilson, Chaplain at Kaweah Health, reminds us that YOU’RE THE PILOT OF YOUR LIFE and it’s up to you to take control. Don’t forget to KEEP FLYING and KEEP LIVING.
Restarting Your Life (Mark Wilson)
The last few months have certainly managed to make life more stressful for everyone. Wouldn't it be easy to just press RESTART? ??LISTEN as Mark Wilson, Chaplain at Kaweah Health, talks about how we can experience a restart through RENEWAL in our daily lives.
Power of Kind Words (Jason Backlund)
In a time where crisis seems to dictate our minds and influence our thoughts, let us remember the IMPACT of our words. A kind word can lift others up and also better your day. LISTEN as Jason Backlund, Chaplain at Kaweah Health reflects on the POWER OF LANGUAGE.
#SpreadKindness #VisaliaStrong #BetterTogether #HeroesWorkHere
Trust: Thinks Will Get Better (Chaplain Mark Wilson)
During this #COVID19 pandemic, there is a lot of information to digest and understand. It can be overwhelming to hear constant updates; it can be difficult to place your TRUST in others. LISTEN as Mark Wilson, Chaplain at Kaweah Health, talks about how the act of trusting can lead to a better outlook on life. #Trust that things will get better, because they eventually will. #HeroesWorkHere #VisaliaStrong #BetterTogether
Be Energized by the Power (Jason Backlund)
With only a few days remaining of Spring, let us reflect on how this season is a welcome time for new beginnings and fresh hope—the sun is shining, the days are warmer, trees begin to blossom, and greenery begins to sprout from the soil. LISTEN at Jason Backlund, Chaplain at Kaweah Health, shares a springtime Psalm, inspiring you to LEARN a new rhythm in life, and be ENERGIZED by the power of new growth.
Love to Keep You Motivated - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many to lose their MOTIVATION for life and their HOPE. LISTEN as Jason Backlund, Chaplain at Kaweah Health, talks about how you can use #LOVE to keep you motivated and hopeful during these trying times. Kaweah Health's Chaplain Services team, which is available 24 hours a day to provide holistic, spiritual care to persons of all religious faiths, including those without any religious affiliation, offers this new weekly video series to encourage our community in this time. Be sure to come back for more INSPIRATIONAL messages in the upcoming days, provided by our spiritual care team members representing a number of religious faiths.
Time to Thrive - How are you doing? Sometimes, things don't go as planned and the way we envision life happening can drastically change—sound familiar? #COVID19 has been the driving force for change in the past weeks, but change can be a good thing, too! Let this time of uncertainty also be a time of REFLECTION, a time of HOPE, and a time to THRIVE. #BetterTogether #ValleyStrong
Chaplain Services
Some of the services that chaplains can assist with include the baptism of infants, communion, pre-surgery prayer, contacting the respective pastor, priest, clergy, or to be someone to talk to about spiritual needs. The spiritual care team can be reached through the hospital operator or by calling their office at (559) 624-2263. An on–call chaplain or priest is available for emergencies through the administrative supervisor.
We also have a chapel available for you. This is a place of quiet reflection that is always open for your convenience. The chapel is located on the first floor near Patient Access and the information desk.