The definition of health as originally defined by the world Health Organization states "Health is a state of complete physical , mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity."

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Social Workers provide a range of professional counseling and support services within St. Joseph's Hospital. Services include assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, teaching, consultation, advocacy, referral, client education and community development practices.

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Clients are referred through the patient and/or family; nursing or allied professionals; physicians; community agency; as a result of patient care rounds or social work initiated.