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Spiritual Care
The Department of Spiritual Care provides 24 hour chaplain availability for pastoral intervention, crisis response, urgent/emergency situations for religious presence, sacraments and consultations. Chaplains and Chaplain Interns are part of the multi-disciplinary care team available to respond to the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual needs of each patient. Diversity of religious faiths, culture, ethnic history and spiritual practice will be respected, as expressed by the individuals who come to the hospital. A Chaplain can be reached at all times through the hospital operator or by calling the Spiritual Care Department, (480) 512-3219, during regular business hours.

Integrative Therapies
Banner Desert Medical Center offers a variety of non-medical healing modalities including Aromatherapy, Massage Therapy, Music Therapy and Dog Therapy Our integrative medical professionals recognize the importance of patient participation and utilize the best in traditional and complementary healing techniques to assist patients in maximizing wellness. Below is a reference guide to our Integrative Therapies. For more information on any of these services, please ask a member of your health care team.

• Aromatherapy  Aromatherapy is a holistic treatment of caring for the body with pleasant smelling botanical oils. It can be used to relieve pain, care for the skin, alleviate tension and fatigue and invigorate the entire body. Certified aromatherapy practitioner nurses perform aromatherapy. Inhalation therapy, 30 and 60-minute aromatherapy massages are available. There is an additional cost for this service.
• Massage Therapy  Massage therapy helps integrate the mind, body, emotions and spirit through a calming and caring touch. Therapeutic massage can be used to promote general well being, while boosting the circulatory and immune systems. Credentialed and licensed massage therapists perform massage therapy. There is an additional cost for this service.
• Music Therapy  Music therapy can address patient needs related to with breathing, chronic pain, physical rehabilitation, and many disease processes. Music-based interventions include relaxation and visualization with music, song singing, song writing and group cooperative sessions. Board certified music therapists facilitate music therapy. There is no additional cost for this service.
• Dog Therapy The Dog Therapy program features specially trained and certified dogs that make daily rounds to provide unconditional love and a break in routine for many patients. If you would like a visit from one of our many canine therapists, please ask your caregiver.

Partners In Caring
Banner Desert believes that friends and family play an important role in a patient's healing process. That's why you have the option of selecting a friend or family member to be your Partner in Caring. The role of the partner varies for each patient, but the goal is to make families feel welcome, create choices, enhance information for the patient and family and make the transition to home easier. For information, please talk with your nurse.

Healing Gardens
Healing gardens are located around the hospital to provide respite for patients and visitors. The Meditation Garden located near the west Visitor Lobby offers a quiet place to sit among the trees and waterfalls. The Healing Grounds Café in this garden proudly sells Starbucks products, pastries, sandwiches and salads.

The Children's Gardens provide interactive play and a change of scenery for many of our young patients. Rabbits and fish live in our Hummingbird garden, where you might even glimpse a hummingbird in springtime. Talking trees and sculptures entertain children in the adjacent children's garden. Both gardens are accessible from the Children's Center.