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Chaplains and Spiritual Care

Pavillion Chapel at Shands JacksonvilleA chaplain is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week as a supportive resource to our patients and their families. At your request, your nurse or doctor will contact a chaplain, or you may make your request by dialing 0 for the hospital operator.

Our chaplains are trained to honor your values and beliefs and to help you deal with hospitalization and illness. The Pavilion and Clinical Center chapels are open to all patients and their visitors for personal prayer and meditation 24 hours a day, seven days a week.