Palliative Care

Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on improving the quality of life for individuals facing serious illnesses. Palliative care helps patients and families navigate these illnesses by focusing on symptom management, goal setting, and emotional support. Palliative care is appropriate at any stage of a serious illness and can be provided alongside curative treatments.

This type of care is for patients with a range of serious illnesses, including cancer, heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), kidney disease, dementia, and neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease and ALS.

The Palliative Care team works alongside primary care providers and specialists to enhance care and reduce the burden of illness. We provide expert guidance to manage pain, symptoms, and the emotional, spiritual, and psychological challenges that come with complex medical conditions. By focusing on the individual’s goals, palliative care can improve patient well-being and quality of care.

The Palliative Care team at Independence Health System is available in multiple settings across the health system including the hospital, clinic-based appointments, telemedicine, and select nursing facilities.

For more information on palliative care, call: 724-968-5330. To view Frequently Asked Questions, click here.

Telehealth

For your convenience telehealth visits are available from the comfort of your home or at one of the facilities in your community.

Telehealth visits uses audio and video capabilities so that you and your care team can discuss symptoms and treatment plans. For more information on palliative care telehealth, call 724-968-5330.