palliative care conditions

Serious illness affects more than just the body. It can impact comfort, mobility, breathing, energy, emotional health, and daily life. Palliative care focuses on relieving symptoms, improving quality of life, and providing an added layer of medical support for both patients and families.

Our palliative care services are available for adults and pediatric patients living with complex or advanced medical conditions. Care can be provided at any stage of illness and may be delivered alongside curative or life-prolonging treatments.

Our Approach

We believe palliative care should be proactive, comprehensive, and compassionate. Our team focuses on:

• Managing pain and physical symptoms
• Addressing shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, and other complex symptoms
• Supporting emotional and psychological well-being
• Assisting with medical decision-making and care planning
• Coordinating with specialists and primary care providers
• Supporting caregivers and family members
   

For pediatric patients, we provide age-appropriate, family-centered care that considers developmental needs and long-term quality of life. Pediatric palliative care supports both the child and their caregivers throughout the treatment journey.

Our goal is to improve comfort, reduce hospitalizations when possible, and help patients live as fully as possible while managing serious illness.

Conditions We Treat with Palliative Care

We provide palliative care support for patients living with serious or life-limiting conditions, including:

• Moderate to advanced Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Multiple Sclerosis and other degenerative neurological conditions
• Stroke and post-stroke complications
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Coronary Artery Disease
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and emphysema
• Cancer – all types
• Chronic Kidney Disease and End-Stage Renal Disease
• Liver diseases including hepatitis, cirrhosis, and NASH
• Autoimmune conditions such as Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, and Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Sickle Cell Disease
• HIV/AIDS
• Cerebral palsy
• Congenital conditions including Down syndrome, anencephaly, cystic fibrosis, and other complex genetic disorders
• And most other serious or progressive medical illnesses
   

Eligibility is based on symptom burden and overall medical complexity, not just diagnosis.

Our Goal

Palliative care is about enhancing quality of life at every stage of serious illness. Whether care is needed for an adult managing chronic disease or a child facing a complex medical condition, our team is here to provide expert symptom management, coordinated support, and compassionate guidance.

If you or a loved one is living with a serious illness and experiencing ongoing symptoms, additional support may be available.