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“A healing hospital is a place characterized by thousands of small and wonderful things and a few big ones. At the center is love. More than anything else, supports a strong culture of caring. It expresses the deep passion of both patients and caregivers” (Chapman, 2003). Healing hospitals focus on patient-centered care.

Alvord uses her personal experiences of working as a Navajo surgeon to teach her readers the philosophies her people follow to heal. Her philosophy is that instead of looking at each patient as a mechanical system with each part separate, look at their mind, body and spirit as being connected. If one can do this, patient care will improve. She also touches upon being culturally competent in the work place by knowing your patient population’s beliefs on healing and health care. After reading her story, I believe that in order to be the best health care provider one must look into the spiritual aspects of their patients’ lives. As providers we must provide care using the biopsychosocial model of care and become knowledgeable on our patients beliefs. Like Alvord states within her story, we must walk in beauty, become harmoniously connected to those around us, and care for our patients in a positive

My decision to join practicum of health science did not come in a moment of blinding revelation, but as a result of a variety of experiences which began during clinical rotations. During my experience at Kindred and Cy-fair hospital, I gained profound insight into the healing relationship between patient and doctor/healer. While I was there, I delivered many different items that the patients requested such as, jello or water to patients for their afternoon snack. As soon as I brought something as simple as jello into their rooms, their faces, which had previously appeared somber and withdrawn, began to glow. At first, I had believed that this response was in anticipation for the cool, sweet treat; however, I soon realized that this response

Overall, the advancement towards establishing more facilities that are designated “healing hospitals” is a welcome change. Though many people may believe a spiritual and healing experience is just another way to force religion upon society it needs to be

Seeing how the patients can help create such amazing art work was incredible. It warmed my heart seeing how these patient’s could still be part of society and live their lives in their own community.

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Healing hospitals require more than just patient care, they require love and compassion with not only a patient but there family as well. A healing physical environment starts with caring for the patients but is also affected by how healthcare staff interacts with families. They believe that by creating a loving, compassionate, and appealing environment it will help the patients and their families get through difficult situations. The three components of a healing hospital are as

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According to an article published by the US National Library of Medicine/National Institutes of Health, there is also a connection between art, healing, and public health.

Healing and health services are defined and acted upon in many different ways in the world today. Although in the United States we predominately focus on biomedicine or conventional health care practice, it is only one of many different types of healing. Thru time we have progressed between several different eras of healing. The first era being in the 1860’s which predominately looked at biomedicine type therapy. The second era taking shape in the 1950’s and

Healing Hospitals have specific components that comprise their makeup. They are” 1) A healing physical environment, 2) The integration of work design and technology. 3) A culture of radical loving care” (Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, n.d.). These three components intermingled with spiritualty makes up the basis for the healing hospital.

When a patient enters the healthcare setting the primary focus is the process of helping the patient get better. Patient care has emerged into the healing hospital paradigm. This new focus is on patient care and not just the disease process. Healthcare organizations are now recognizing that the latest research demonstrates the benefits of a healing environment. Healthcare providers need to reach people on a personal level. The concept of the healing hospital paradigm research reveals that specific design changes in healthcare

A healing hospital is a healing community providing radical loving care (Journal of Sacred Work, 2009) in a safe environment that focuses on human interaction, interpersonal caring and enhancing the wellbeing of patients, caregivers, and all other members of the healing community. While a healing hospital is, of course, dedicated to providing excellent medical care to its patients (Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, 2012), it is also dedicated to integrating work design and technology (Mercy Gilbert Medical Center, 2012), and ultimately to the overall wellness of every healing community member. Using physical healing, education and supportive human interaction, this care model seeks healing on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels for everyone involved in the process (Zarren, n.d., pp. 1-2). The success of this model requires the cooperation of every

The company offers optional benefits for an additional expense that cover physical therapy, acupuncture, hydrotherapy and behavior modification therapy and training.

Jesus’ willingness to cross boundaries, to touch, cleanse and eat with people brings life and hope to the one who had none. The common people flock to Jesus, believing that he can help them. He never turned aside from the call of suffering. Unfailing readiness to help the afflicted was his mission. The story in our Text inspires us to reflect about the need of humanity to be healed and to heal. It carries the good news for every aspect of our life for different occasions, different contexts and different times. It is not enough that the hemorrhaging woman should be healed; she needs to be truly integrated back into the society. It is not enough to give life alone but to help to sustain the life. It bestows a very strong need of God’s healing touch to each individual’s belief, attitudes and values to transform and reshape one’s faith and idea about following Jesus in order to become a healing presence in the life of others. It also can make an immense change in the Church. And all the more in the present context the concept of health and wholeness needs to be highlighted in different levels. Therefore, I would like to bring out this concept in the present scenario with special reference to my limited experience in the healing ministry.