Guthrie Lourdes Hospital’s Palliative Care program is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care for individuals facing serious illnesses. Their interdisciplinary team works closely with patients, families, and healthcare providers to improve quality of life by managing symptoms, easing pain, and offering emotional and spiritual support. The program is designed to support patients at any stage of a serious illness, complementing curative treatments or serving as a primary focus when curative options are no longer effective. Guthrie Lourdes emphasizes a holistic approach, ensuring that each individual’s needs and preferences are respected throughout their care journey. With a strong focus on collaboration, the team assists in complex decision-making, advance care planning, and coordination of services to ensure seamless care transitions. Their compassionate care extends to families, providing counseling and bereavement support. As part of the Guthrie health system, their palliative care program benefits from extensive medical expertise and resources, ensuring high-quality, specialized care for patients in need.

Key Services:
– Pain and symptom management
– Emotional and spiritual support
– Coordination of care with physicians and specialists
– Advance care planning and goal setting
– Support for patients and families in decision-making
– In-home, hospital, and long-term care facility support
– Bereavement counseling and grief support
– Education and resources for patients and caregivers