The foundation of Trinity Health's healing ministry is formed by our
shared Mission and Values, which are designed to permeate the
culture of every Member and Service Organization.
We are different than other health care institutions
because our beliefs and practices are rooted in the gospel's healing message.
Marketing professionals may call it a niche or differentiation in the marketplace.
When it comes to what makes us different than our competitors, it's our
Mission and Values that truly set us apart.
As we celebrate our second year, the
Mission Integration Department of Trinity Health
has further defined our Mission and Values and their relationship to the Catholic Church.
What follows is the formal definition of the Mission and Values
we practice each day in the communities we serve.
Trinity Health Mission
We serve together in Trinity Health,
in the spirit of the Gospel,
to heal body, mind and spirit,
to improve the health of our communities,
and to steward the resources entrusted to us.
CORE VALUES
Social Justice
In this age of globalization and instant communication, we more quickly recognize our common
Humanity. We realize as well the great gaps in economy, health, education and development among the peoples of this earth. Social justice commits us to the common good so that all may have their basic needs met. We recognize health and access to health care as a basic human right and seek to provide and advocate for it. (Wisdom 9:21; Isaiah 32:16-18)
-Our inner life
-Whatever we value above all else
-That which gives our life meaning (keeps us going)
Spirituality is often but not always expressed through Religion.
The goal of spiritual care is to encourage patients to utilize their spirituality as a resource in their healing. To that end, chaplains are an integral part of the interdisciplinary team. Along with the medical staff and social workers we provide a holistic approach to patient care. Each person has the right to have their spiritual needs met.
“New Approaches to Spiritual Care” is an ongoing project to effectively integrate spiritual care into most aspects of clinical care by forming strategic alliances with clinicians, especially nurses.
An interdisciplinary team of professionals working with Pastoral Care initiated the “Bereavement Guide Program” (or “You are not Alone”) with the Commitment to have a trained professional (usually a chaplain) to offer bereavement and supportive literature to grieving persons at the time of each patient death.
Pastoral Care with the support and cooperation of the Senior Services administration and the Office of Development created a full-time senior services chaplain who works with independent and assisted living residents, dementia residents, and Senior Health Clinic patients and families.