Zack Wheat, M.Div, BCC

Bio

Zack Wheat, M.Div, BCC, (he/him) is a clinical chaplain at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon. His professional interests include the intersection of spirituality with grief and bereavement, pediatric palliative care, excellence in communication, and reminding all those who interact with the healthcare system that at the end of the day we are all human beings. As and extension of his work in the hospital Zack spends time volunteering in the grief and bereavement space currently volunteering at The Dougy Center but also having spent time at The Austin Center for Grief and Loss, in Austin, Texas. When Zack gets free time he enjoys swimming, biking, and running in that order, hanging out with is two dogs and fiancé, and playing video games from time to time. 

Headshot
Smiling man in light blue dress shirt
Summary
Zack Wheat, M.Div, BCC, (he/him) is a clinical chaplain at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon. His professional interests include the intersection of spirituality with grief and bereavement, pediatric palliative care, excellence in communication, and reminding all those who interact with the healthcare system that at the end of the day we are all human beings. As and extension of his work in the hospital Zack spends time volunteering in the grief and bereavement space currently volunteering at The Dougy Center but also having spent time at The Austin Center for Grief and Loss, in Austin, Texas. When Zack gets free time he enjoys swimming, biking, and running in that order, hanging out with is two dogs and fiancé, and playing video games from time to time.
Person Type
Advisor
Professional Title
Chaplain at Doernbecher Children’s Hospital/ Bridges Palliative Care