September 9, 2005

Reflections, healing and hope

The MGH Chaplaincy Department and MGH Administration held a healing service Sept. 7 in the O'Keeffe Auditorium in support of those who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina. The service included an invocation, a reading of Psalm 61 and inspirational readings. The MGH chaplains, along with Peter L. Slavin, MD, president of the MGH; Jeff Davis, senior vice president for Human Resources; Jeanette Ives Erickson, RN, MS, senior vice president for Patient Care Services and chief nurse; and David F. Torchiana, MD, chairman and CEO of the Massachusetts General Physicians Organization, participated in the service. Above, Father Godfrey Anyaka participates in the presentation of the Elements of Life.