Clinical Pastoral Education at Eisenhower Health

We are excited to expand our Spiritual Care services by offering a Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Program, and extending our commitment to holistic, patient-centered care in the Coachella Valley.

Our Vision

A loving, healing, joyful spiritual community in service of Eisenhower Health.

The Clinical Pastoral Education Program is designed to:

Provide professional, faith-inclusive spiritual care education.

Complement our existing educational programs for healthcare professionals, enhancing their skills and perspectives.

Strengthen the delivery of spiritual care services offered by our dedicated chaplaincy team and volunteers.

Foster a space for interfaith dialogue and learning, enriching the broader community.

Why Join Our CPE Program?

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Be Challenged: By learning and growing through the Action-Reflection-Action Model of Clinical Pastoral Education.

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Be Inspired: By the spiritual richness of the desert and treasure the beauty of the surrounding mountains.

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Be Connected: By becoming part of a team of committed caregivers and contribute to a vibrant multi-faith local community.

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Meet Our CPE Educator

Juliana Lesher is the CPE Educator for Eisenhower Health.  Over the past 28 years, she has ministered in diverse settings including serving as the Executive National Director of the Department of Veterans Affairs Chaplain Service.  She has a Master of Divinity from Evangelical Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership from Regent University.  She warmly welcomes you to learn and grow in a supportive and caring environment.  Plus, you can live and work in the beautiful Coachella Valley.  Come join us!

Contact Us

If you have any questions about Clinical Pastoral Education at Eisenhower Health, please contact our Clinical Pastoral Educator, Juliana Lesher, by using the form below or emailing her at JLesher@eisenhowerhealth.org, or calling her at 760-835-4900.  To apply for a unit of CPE, please complete the CPE Application and email the completed application to JLesher@eisenhowerhealth.org.   The fee to apply is $50.  When applying, please submit a $50 check made out to Eisenhower Medical Center.

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