Department of Pastoral Care and Education
Founded in 1863, the Hospital for Special Surgery is a world leader in orthopedics, rheumatology and rehabilitation. Top ranked in the Northeast in its specialties by U.S. News and World Report, HSS was awarded Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. A member of the New York-Presbyterian Healthcare System and an affiliate of Weill Medical College of Cornell University, HSS provides orthopedic and rheumatologic patient care at New York-Presbyterian Hospital at New York Weill Cornell Medical Center. All HSS medical staff are on the faculty of Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Its Research Institute is internationally recognized as a leader in the investigation of musculoskeletal and autoimmune diseases.
Main Number (212) 606-1000
Physician Referral (212) 606-1555
Education (212) 606-1057
Public Relations (212) 606-1197
Website: www.hss.edu
Sister Margaret Oettinger, O.P. (Roman Catholic)
Director of Pastoral Care Phone: (212) 606-1757 Fax: (212) 717-5731 E-mail: oettingerm@hss.edu
Elaine Chan (Roman Catholic)
Elaine Chan (Roman Catholic)
Staff Chaplain
Phone: (646) 714-6632
Fax: 212 717 5731
Pager: 212 606-1644 + 80291
E-mail:
chane@hss.edu
Chaplain Margo Heda (Jewish, Orthodox)
Staff Chaplain
Phone: (212) 606-1757
Fax: (212) 717-5731 (pager) # 1188
E-mail:
hedam@hss.edu
The Reverend Margaret Tuttle (Episcopal)
Staff Chaplain
Phone: (212) 606-1757
Fax: (212) 717-5731(pager) # 21341
E-mail:
tuttlem@hss.edu
