The Compassus program serving North Hampton and the surrounding areas recognizes Chaplain Russell Woolbright during Pastoral Care Week, October 22-28, 2017, for providing the highest level of spiritual care and guidance for hospice patients and their families. Woolbright has been working at Compassus since 2016.
“We are proud to recognize Russell’s tireless efforts to go above and beyond in providing compassionate support and exceptional spiritual counseling to our patients and their families,” said Rebecca Kix, executive director for Compassus – North Hampton. “Hospice chaplains offer spiritual support – directly or in collaboration with a patient’s or family’s own clergy or spiritual counselor – to provide a more meaningful end-of-life experience. Russell often brings his guitar to soothe and comfort patients during both one-on-one visits and memorial services for the patients we have lost. His positive and caring attitude, exceptional ability to understand and comfort patients, and willingness to support colleagues make him an integral part of our Compassus team.”
Regardless of spiritual, religious or cultural background, Pastoral Care Week celebrates those who provide spiritual support to those receiving hospice or palliative care wherever they call home and in many other settings including hospitals, long-term care facilities and nursing homes.
Compassus – North Hampton will recognize local pastoral care providers next week by presenting them with framed certificates of appreciation for their dedication to the patients and families they serve.
For more information about Pastoral Care Week, visit pastoralcareweek.org.
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