Embracing the Spirit of Shore

At Shore Memorial, we understand that caring for the individual means more than providing patients with the latest technology and clinical expertise to diagnose and treat disease. That’s why we’re creating a patient-centered culture focused on the holistic approach to healthcare called the Spirit of Shore. Here’s an overview of some of the services available at Shore Memorial to complement our existing medical practices and care for the whole person, mind, body and spirit.

Music Therapy

Music therapy has been used in healthcare to manage stress, alleviate pain, counteract depression, promote physical rehabilitation, reduce apprehension and lessen muscle tension, among other benefits. Volunteer pianists play the 1927 handcrafted Steinway piano in the hospital lobby and musicians from the community provide calming music throughout the hospital for both patients and visitors.

Warm Cookies

Who doesn’t like a freshly baked cookie? Each Wednesday, our volunteer “Cookie Lady” bakes and distributes chocolate chip, sugar, oatmeal and sugar-free cookies to patients.

Pet Therapy

Six therapy dogs visit patients weekly in the hospital’s neuroscience, oncology and medical-surgical floors. Before visiting with patients, the dogs undergo extensive training and are certified by an outside therapy dog organization.

Healing Humor

Laughter is the best medicine. The Bumper “T” Caring Clowns receive specific sensitivity training on how to use humor to aid patients and family members in the healing process.

Book Cart

To provide reading materials to patients during their stay, the book cart is taken around the hospital by volunteers. Patients can keep the books they select.

Circle of Knitters and Crocheters

Individuals who knit or crochet can meet as a group to create handmade blankets, shawls and lap covers for patients. Donations are also accepted from community members.

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