Regional Bikur CholimA Healing Hand

Library Program

Boredom is a common problem for patients. However, it often gets little attention during the end-
less, bed-bound days and nights of an illness, as far more serious matters are being addressed.
While caregivers may be doing their utmost to deal with the issues that need to be resolved so that
the patient can make a speedy recovery, the patient can still feel isolated.

By lending literature of interest to patients, Regional Bikur Cholim relieves their boredom and feel-
ings of isolation. Whether it’s general reading material, books, or medical literature, patients benefit
from feeling once again that their time is being well spent. The intellectual stimulation and social
engagement that reading brings boosts patients’ courage and helps them fight their illness.

The library is also a resource that gives patients and caretakers the information they need to better
understand diagnoses and treaments.

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lifereach
out to
people who
are facing
medical crises!

WHAT THE REGIONAL
BIKUR CHOLIM DOES IN A YEAR

25,000 Phone calls answered

25,000

Phone calls answered

5000 volunteers placed

5000

volunteers
placed

120,000 Meals delivered

120,000

Meals
delivered

50,000 bowls of chicken soup served

50,000

bowls of chicken soup served

$250,000 Monthly Budget funded

$250,000

Monthly Budget
funded