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Support Services

While you’re in the hospital, a whole team of healthcare workers will work together to help you heal and return you to your daily living activities. In addition to our experienced and compassionate care team of physicians, nurses, aides and therapists, there are a variety of professionals who support you and your primary care team.

Social Workers

Coping with an illness and hospitalization can be difficult, and sometimes a little overwhelming when it comes to making decisions and sorting out information. HRMC’s social services department is available to assist you and your family with any concerns and can help find solutions to meet your needs. In collaboration with the physicians, nurses and other healthcare professionals, social services staff helps access and coordinate many types of health services, including referrals to counseling, advocacy, stress management, community agencies, childcare and discharge planning. For more information, ask a staff member or call the social services office at ext. 224 or 605-353-6224.

Nutritional Support

Since a healthy diet is such an integral part of the healing process and keeping you healthy, HRMC’s registered dietitian and nutrition staff monitor your diet and are available to you during your hospital stay. Outpatient dietitian education is also available if you require further nutritional planning. Talk to your provider for a referral or call 605-353-6585.

Assistance for Breastfeeding Mothers

Lactation services are available to all breastfeeding mothers at HRMC. Our nursing staff provides ongoing support and guidance to breastfeeding mothers. They offer bedside assistance with feeding and positioning and can also answer questions about nutrition and prescriptions as well as various additional topics. A breast feeding support group meets regularly in the conference room of HRMC's Birthing Center.

Mothers who have questions after returning home are also encouraged to contact one of HRMC's certified lactation consultants at 605-353-6514.

Patient Education

Education of patients and their families or caregivers is a priority at HRMC. Dedicated education coordinators and staff work together to improve health outcomes. Education helps the patient and family understand his or her health status and maximize care skills. It also promotes recovery and speedy return to function by encouraging healthy behaviors and involving the patient in understanding healthcare options. If you have specific needs for education which have not been addressed or if you simply want information regarding health-related education of any kind, ask a staff member for assistance.

Spiritual Care

HRMC is guided by the spiritual principles of healing and respect for the dignity of the whole person. It is our belief that total care takes into consideration physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of each patient. A meditation room is located on the second floor and is open for all patients and visitors.

Your own clergy or spiritual guide is welcome to visit at any time as well. Clergy can request patient room information of a patient only if that patient has listed the clergy’s church as their church preference and the patient is listed in the patient directory. If you didn’t provide your church preference upon admission and you would like to be visited by your church’s clergy, please ask staff to contact admissions so your name can be added to the patient directory listing with your church preference.

Language Interpretation Services

Spanish and Karen language interpreters are available as needed for patients and visitors.

Interpretation of other languages is also available through telephone language services or Communication Services for the Deaf.

Interpretation Services