The Miriam Hospital Welcomes Rabbi Janie Hodgetts
(posted November 4, 2009)
The Miriam Hospital welcomes Rabbi Janie Hodgetts to the hospital’s multifaith spiritual care team. In her role, Hodgetts provides pastoral care to patients and staff of all faiths. She also serves as an in-house resource to respond to questions and concerns surrounding Judaism and the particular needs of Jewish patients.
“We’re committed to maintaining and honoring the Jewish heritage and history of The Miriam Hospital,” said Arthur J. Sampson, executive director of The Miriam Hospital. “Rabbi Hodgetts brings a wealth of experience, knowledge and passion to our team and will be a valuable resource, not only to our staff, but also to the community that we serve.”
As a member of the Rhode Island Board of Rabbis, Hodgetts works with other rabbis in the Providence community to ensure that Jewish patients at The Miriam Hospital receive optimal spiritual care. She is also available as a Jewish resource for other chaplains and chaplaincy students as part of The Miriam’s relationship with the Chaplaincy Center in Providence.
“I am honored to be a part of a topnotch hospital with such strong Jewish roots that understands the essential role of spiritual care in medicine,” said Hodgetts. “I look forward to working alongside staff who are very energized and committed to providing quality care to patients, and for whom work is not just a job, but in many cases a calling.”
A graduate of Cornell University, Hodgetts received her MBA from Harvard Business School and spent many years in the field of organizational behavior and human resource management. In May 2009, Hodgetts received her ordination as rabbi from Hebrew College Rabbinical School. She completed several chaplaincy and rabbinic internships at organizations throughout New England, including Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. She currently resides in Chestnut Hill, MA.