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Anne Sprouse, Pastoral Care
Anne Sprouse
Pastoral Care
Her warm smile and calm presence help to reassure patients and families at The University of Tennessee Medical Center’s Cancer Institute. The presence of Anne Sprouse can best be described as “like a ray of sunshine.”
A former teacher, Sprouse chose to become a chaplain at the medical center after her own experience with breast cancer. She explains that she wants to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families and believes that her firsthand knowledge of dealing with a potentially life-threatening disease allows her to relate more fully to what patients are going through.
The most rewarding thing about her job, says Sprouse, is being able to form relationships with patients, family and staff. She typically follows patients from diagnosis through surgery and treatment and gets to know them at a very fragile but profoundly significant point in their lives. Her interactions with people who have mountains of hope and courage, she says, illustrate for her how much we have to learn about living.
The chaplains help one another out as well. Some cases or occurrences can be so devastating and stressful that it’s important to talk about them before going home.
What does Sprouse do to decompress after a busy day at work? She spends time with her family and friends, plays golf and tennis and enjoys hobbies like photography. For her, that’s the best way to unwind.