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This hospital chaplain uses her patients' tattoos as a window into their inner lives

By Martha Bebinger

Published November 1, 2025 at 7:39 AM EDT

Hospital chaplains often meet people at the lowest point in their lives. We hear from one chaplain who encourages patients to discuss their tattoos as a way of creating an emotional bond.

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