
Altru's Pastoral Services is committed to meeting the spiritual needs of patients and their families, and to provide pastoral care education in the community. We recognize that spiritual care and religious resources are integral dimensions of healing and health.
To help meet the spiritual needs of our patients, we offer the following services:
For more information, call Altru's Pastoral Services at 701.780.5300.
If the ministry of a Jewish Rabbi or religious tradition is needed, please call 701.780.5300.
When a cancer diagnosis is made, many patients suddenly find themselves asking questions concerning faith or the meaning of life.
Altru's Pastoral Services offers spiritual support to people of all faiths during cancer treatment. Chaplains are members of a multi-disciplinary team and are available to help you and your family while you are hospitalized or receiving outpatient treatment at Altru Cancer Center.
There are a variety of spiritual issues a chaplain can assist you in:
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