Palliative Care

At Adventist Health St. Helena, we care deeply for our patients suffering from serious illnesses, and our palliative care exemplifies our dedication to easing their suffering and improving their quality of life. Working in conjunction with our patient’s care providers and family members, our care team helps patients with everything from alleviating the physical and emotional toll of illness to providing companionship and spiritual support. They also help family members with planning and coping during difficult and sorrowful times.

Comprehensive, personalized care

Our palliative care team collaborates with our clinical staff and patient’s family members to provide a personalized care plan of services that can be provided in home or at any facility where the patient resides. Our goal is to understand the unique needs of our patients and what we can do to improve both quality of life and peace of mind. This can include:

When to consider palliative care

Many families who have a loved one suffering from a serious illness try to manage on their own. But there comes a time when the burden might become too much or the loved one may require a more consistent level of medical and psychological support. Here are some situations that typically call for palliative care:

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