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At MGH we recognize that meeting spiritual and religious needs is an important
part of caring for you as a whole person. To respond to these needs, the
hospital offers the services of our Chaplaincy. Ministry is available
to people of all faiths and to those of no religious affiliation.
Chaplaincy
Occupational Therapy is available for you as an inpatient
or outpatient at Massachusetts General Hospital. Your treatment program
will be tailor designed to meet your personal needs. Your therapist will
also stress ongoing education and provide guidance for you and the people
that support you in the community.
Occupational Therapy
The Orthotics/Prosthetics Department provides patients with custom fabricated
braces (orthoses) and prosthetic devices (prostheses). It acts in conjunction
with physicians, therapists, and nurses to provide patients with devices,
which are appropriate to their condition.
Orthotics & Prosthetics
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The MGH inpatient physical therapy service provides
physical therapy examination and evaluation to patients with impairments,
functional limitations, disabilities or other health-related conditions.
Physical therapy is provided on all of the inpatient care units, to patients
of all ages, from neonates to older adults. The Outpatient Physical Therapy
Service is comprised of more that 30 physical therapists, including Board
Certified Clinical Specialists, who provide preventative and restorative
services to patients with a wide variety of functional limitations and
disabilities.
Physical Therapy
The department of speech, language and swallowing disorders provides comprehensive
diagnostic evaluations and treatment programs for all communication and
swallowing disorders in acute and outpatient populations from newborns
to adults. Staff includes fully certified and bilingual clinicians to
meet our patient's needs. Our clinicians serve individuals with a variety
of communication and swallowing problems.
The Department of Speech, Language and Swallowing Disorders
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The Department of Respiratory Care at Massachusetts General Hospital is
a world renowned leader in the field of Respiratory Care for. Since its
inception over 30 years ago this department has continually set the standard
for excellence in the profession. Today, the pursuit of this mission is
maintained as the department continues to provide the highest quality
healthcare while supporting and participating research and education.
Respiratory Care Services
Clinical social workers are licensed mental health professionals trained
to help people find solutions to many problems- from daily issues to life's
most difficult situations. We accomplish this through a unique combination
of counseling and direct connection with the network of community resources.
Social work services are private and confidential.
Social Service
Domestic
Violence and THE HAVEN Program
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