Palliative Care Clinical Services
Palliative Care Clinic for Patients Living with a Serious Illness
The St. Elizabeth Palliative Care Outpatient Clinic provides highly specialized medical care for people facing a serious illness, such as cancer. These services are available for both the patient and the caregiver and can occur in a community-based setting. Based on your unique needs, our team can provide follow-up visits in the home or virtually, via video conference.
Our interdisciplinary team focuses on providing relief from the symptoms, pain and the stress associated with a serious illness. This can help you, and your loved ones, cope with the everyday challenges of living with a serious illness.
When you have a serious illness, addressing all issues causing distress in your life is important. Doing so may prevent small issues from becoming bigger concerns. It may also make it easier to communicate with those providing your care and follow your treatment plan.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about St. Elizabeth Palliative Care or to make a referral, please call (859) 301-2237 and select option 4.
Location:
St. Elizabeth Cancer Center
1 Medical Village Dr.
Edgewood, KY 41017
Clinic Hours & Insurance
Clinic hours are by appointment only. Most services provided at the clinic are covered by Medicare and by health insurance plans that cover palliative care.
Whole person care for people living with cancer and their families
The St. Elizabeth Palliative Care team specializes in cancer-focused palliative care. A cancer diagnosis is a major life event that can challenge you physically and emotionally. You may have troubling symptoms, worry about your future, and wonder how cancer will impact your life and that of your family.
Having a place to turn for assistance during this difficult time can help. Our palliative care team is right here for you every step of the way, providing you and your family with an extra layer of support to ease the challenges of being diagnosed with cancer and throughout treatment.
The palliative care team cares for you as a whole person. We address all your needs and concerns with compassion and understanding. Whether you are living with pain and nausea, are worried about how you will work during treatment, or even questioning which treatment is right for you — we’re right here for you. Maybe you don’t know how to break the news to your children or other family members — we can help. Our goal is to make you more comfortable in body, mind and spirit to improve your quality of life.
Benefits of a Virtual Visit
Research suggests that virtual or video conference visits, can reduce the physical and financial burden for patients struggling with a serious illness, such as cancer. Patients have also reported that they are very comfortable talking with a physician about complex medical concerns using a phone, laptop or other device. Virtual options can enable you and your family members to meet with providers in the comfort of your own home.
Our Palliative Care team will partner closely with your other medical providers to help you feel more comfortable and supported. We care for you as a whole person, wherever you are. We address your needs and concerns with compassion and understanding. Whether you are living with pain and nausea, are worried about how you will work during treatment, having financial concerns or even questioning which treatment is right for you — we’re right here for you.
Contact Us
If you would like more information about St. Elizabeth Palliative Care or to make a referral, please call (859) 301-2237 and select option 4.
Location:
St. Elizabeth Cancer Center
1 Medical Village Dr.
Edgewood, KY 41017
Clinic Hours & Insurance
Clinic hours are by appointment only. Most services provided at the clinic are covered by Medicare and by health insurance plans that cover palliative care.
