Healing Environment
Holland Hospital recognizes that the healing of mind, body and spirit are all-important and often interrelated. Our Healing Environment programs seek to bring the healing power of the arts and nature to our patients, and to your family and friends.
Pet Therapy— HEALING WITH Smiles!
Weekly visits for patients and staff from our canine friends we call “The Four-Legged Doctors.” All dogs and their handlers are licensed through Therapy Dogs, Inc. See Pet Therapy story in Healthy Life magazine.
Music to Heal By
CD Library |
Every patient room has a compact disc (CD) player. A menu of music is available to you through our CD lending library. Music heals — it’s proven! |
Volunteer Musicians |
Live performances occur frequently throughout the hospital. Contact us if you are interested in volunteering your gift of music; call (616) 494-4212 or e-mail healingenvironment@hoho.org |
Brahms Lullaby |
Announce your infant’s birth through music! Lift the spirits of patients, visitors and staff simply by pressing the button on the Story Book Stork located across from the nursery. When heard, people can’t help but pause and think about what a joy a new little life really is. |
Ambient Music |
Enjoy music in the upper level lobby and hallways, while dining in the Café, or spending time in the Chapel of Hope. |
C.A.R.E. Channel 78
At Channel 78 on all hospital televisions. Provides beautiful nature imagery accompanied by soft instrumental music composed specifically to provide a restful, healing environment. The continuous stream of moving images are sensitive to the day and night cycle (with twinkling starfields at night). C.A.R.E. Channel 78 (short for Continuous Ambient Relaxation Environment) is intended to assist patients, families and staff in managing stress, illness and recovery. More>
Art For The Soul
Art supplies are available for you to participate in creative art. Volunteers make rounds on the hospital floors to deliver supplies. Displayed throughout the hospital is our permanent art collection, featuring many local artists. And coming in 2007 is the "Holland Friends of Art" Show featuring monthly exhibits by local artists.
Massage Therapy
This service is available for patients by appointment on a cash basis. Appointments may be made by calling Rehabilitation Services at (616) 355-3910. Fees for massage:
| |
15 minutes - $15 |
30 minutes - $30 |
60 minutes - $50 |
Healing garden new!
Featuring lush foliage, a flowing waterfall and natural surroundings to soothe and nurture patients and visitors. Our new 1,000-square-foot Healing Garden is located next to the Chapel just off the north lobby. Please visit at any time; open 24 hours a day. More >
Back to Spiritual Care Services
|