HealthEast Palliative Care

651-232-3350

HealthEast Palliative Care helps reduce symptoms related to advanced chronic illnesses.

The goal of Palliative Care is help you maintain the highest quality of life possible. For some, this means returning to their usual lifestyle. For others, it means preparing for hospice care.

How can Palliative Care help me?

Palliative Care can:

Assist with difficult-to-control symptoms
Help you work through concerns or anxieties
Support your body, mind and spirit
Help you and your family evaluate (and re-evaluate) the goals of your care
Collaborate with your doctor to give you the best care possible.
Assist with difficult family situations and participate in family care conferences

What symptoms can be helped with Palliative Care?

A few examples are:

Pain
Breathlessness
Nausea
Vomiting

What diseases are assisted with Palliative Care?

Among others, Palliative Care helps patients with advanced chronic diseases, including:

Cancer
Heart disease
Lung disease
Liver disease
Neurological disease

Who makes up the Palliative Care team?

Our team consists of a doctor who dedicates his practice to palliative care and hospice care, and an advanced practice nurse. As the service grows, a social worker and chaplain will join the team. Currently, social work and Spiritual Care services are provided by the unit social worker and hospital chaplain.

How does Palliative Care work with my doctor?

Working closely with your doctor, we may offer recommendations to reduce your symptoms. We offer a collaborative approach that stresses communication. We don't take over the role of your doctor.

Where is Palliative Care offered?

Palliative Care is available to patients at:

What do I do if I want Palliative Care services?

Talk to your doctor or call HealthEast Palliative Care at 651-232-3350.