Shared on behalf of Leona Kakepetum, Director, Indigenous Collaboration, Equity & Inclusion

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We are pleased to announce that Cory Hoogsteen has accepted the position of Spiritual Care Coordinator, effective September 9, 2025.

Cory has served as our Spiritual Care Associate for nearly two years and has demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting the spiritual and emotional well-being of those in our care. He brings with him a background and continuing professional interests in philosophy, psychology, theology, and music, which inform his thoughtful and compassionate approach to his work.

His regular hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 09:00–17:00 and located in the Spiritual Care offices, Level 2, Room 2011.You can contact him by Email at Cory.Hoogsteen@tbh.net, calling ext. 6236, or by Meditech for Patient referrals.

For urgent requests when he is not in the office (Mondays and Thursdays), please call ext. 4072 and leave a detailed message.

Cory will report to the Director, Indigenous Collaboration, Equity and Inclusion. In this capacity, he will work collaboratively with all departments to support individuals from diverse faith backgrounds as well as those without traditional belief systems, addressing the whole person—body, mind, and spirit.

Please join us in congratulating Cory on this exciting advancement. We look forward to their continued contributions in fostering respectful, culturally safe, and holistic care for all patients, families, and communities.