Spiritual Care Champions: Celebrating 40 Years of Healing Partnership

ECS chaplains could not offer the remarkable gift of spiritual care without the strong partnership of the hospitals and senior living facilities where we serve. Every day, staff members guide us to patients, families, and colleagues in need of emotional and spiritual support, recognizing the deep value chaplains bring to the healing process. 

They are true advocates for the presence of spiritual care in the clinical setting. As Spiritual Care Week approaches, ECS is honored to celebrate this year’s Spiritual Care Champions—outstanding individuals who will be publicly recognized and thanked for their steadfast support.

“Every day, staff members guide us to patients and families in need of spiritual support. They are true advocates for the presence of spiritual care.”

Brad Baird, ECS Lead Chaplain Manager

Lakeview Hospital

Vernon Coleman, RN

Vernon exemplifies what it means to provide holistic care by consistently taking the time to engage with spiritual care about patients and their families in the ER. His collaboration with the chaplains reflects his genuine commitment to healing the whole person--body, mind, and spirit. 

Tatiana Pepes, RN

Tatiana has an incredible awareness of the needs of her unit, often taking time to stop Chaplains and share updates about patients, families, and staff who may benefit from extra support. Her consistent partnership with the spiritual care team reflects her deep understanding of how meaningful connection and compassion impact healing. 

Lone Peak

Meredith Moylan-Vogel, PBX Operator

Meredith has been a persistent champion of Spiritual Care. She has taken the lead in coordinating, facilitating, and advertising spiritual care events, such as the Blessing of the Hands. She has been instrumental in the efforts to provide LDS sacrament services for staff and patients, and she has proactively connected patients and visitors with the chaplains.

Mountainview Hospital

Maggie Smith, RN

Maggie Smith champions spiritual care by consistently advocating for patients in need of chaplain support and ensuring their spiritual needs are not overlooked. She recognizes the importance of caring for staff, often initiating meaningful spiritual discussions that enrich and strength the work environment.

Kaylene Snyder, Behavioral Health Director

Kaylene Snyder champions spiritual care through her leadership by actively supporting chaplain services and recognizing the value of spiritual well-being. She promotes the work of spiritual care with professionalism and collaboration, helping ensure it remains an integral part of our healing environment.

Ogden Regional Medical Center

Maylyn Larson, ICU Clinical Nurse

Whenever one of the chaplains steps into the unit, she immediately pulls us aside and lets us know which families and patients need support. She keeps spiritual care front and center as a valued part of the care team.

Dr. Alberto Posada, Hospitalist

Dr. Posada interacts with the broad spectrum of the hospital's patients. When he is spending time with patients addressing their medical condition, he is sensitive to their emotional and spiritual needs, and frequently refers patients for follow up with a chaplain.

St. Mark’s Tower Senior Living Facility

Cheri Peyton, Receptionist

Cheri seeks and is grateful for spiritual care support in her own life, engaging in rich dialog and healing discussions regarding both work and personal challenges. She is actively observant of residents experiencing difficulties, recommending spiritual care support to them, or referring the ECS chaplain to those who need support.

St. Mark’s Hospital

Allison Lamb, Trauma Program Manager

Allison is incredibly appreciative and supportive of spiritual care. She is a highly valued partner and has collaborated closely with spiritual care staff on expanding trauma services to patients with support from ECS chaplains.

Cody Babbel and Kori Ting, Night Shift PBX Operators

From traumas to codes to deaths and more, Cody and Kori consistently play a critical role in facilitating spiritual care needs of patients, their families, and staff. They are adept at bringing the ECS Night Chaplain into any needs that arise throughout the hospital

Timpanogos Regional Hospital

Kylee Daley, Med-Surg RN
Kylee is an exceptional partner in spiritual care. She consistently identifies patients and families in need of support and collaborates closely with chaplains to ensure her unit’s emotional and spiritual needs are met.

Christina Wright, NICU and Pediatrics Manager
Christina embodies collaboration and compassion. She welcomes chaplains into team debriefs, calls on us whenever spiritual care is needed, and even invites chaplains to help soothe infants in the NICU. Her steady partnership strengthens the heart of our hospital community.