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Support Services
Social Services: Our Social Services Department may be of assistance to you if you are experiencing hardship or difficulty with your loved one’s state of health. Please let a member of our staff know if you need to meet with Social Services and we will arrange a time.
Pastoral Services: A chaplain is always available for patients and their families 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Vail Valley Medical Center does not have a chapel, but the Vail Interfaith Chapel is close by. Please see a staff member at the Nurses’ Station for directions or more information.
Patient Representative: A Patient Representative is available to you and your family to answer any questions or concerns you may have. For assistance, please call 970-477-5222. Making Difficult Decisions: VVMC’s Ethics Resource Committee is available for patients and their caregivers who may be struggling with a difficult decision involving healthcare. The Committee is comprised of individuals who are trained to facilitate and guide discussion. The Committee does not make medical decisions, but listens and responds to patients, staff, physicians and caregivers to clarify issues and explore options and possible outcomes. To get in touch with the Ethics Resource Committee, please ask your nurse to request an Ethics Consultation on your behalf.
Support Services
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