Northern Westchester Hospital ? Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care provides compassionate and specialized care for individuals facing serious illnesses. With a focus on improving quality of life, the team offers comprehensive palliative care services that address pain management, symptom relief, and emotional support for patients and their families. As part of the Northwell Health system, they combine advanced medical expertise with a patient-centered approach to deliver personalized care. Their interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains who work collaboratively to create individualized care plans that align with patients? goals and values. The program extends beyond medical treatment, providing guidance on advance care planning and support for caregivers. Additionally, they emphasize education and advocacy in the community, ensuring that patients and families are well-informed about their options. With access to hospital-based and home-based palliative care services, they strive to offer comfort, dignity, and compassionate support during challenging times.

Key Services:
– Comprehensive palliative care for managing pain and symptoms
– Emotional, spiritual, and psychological support for patients and families
– Coordination of care with interdisciplinary medical teams
– Advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions
– Support for family caregivers and loved ones
– Home-based and hospital-based palliative care options
– Collaboration with hospice services for end-of-life care
– Community education and outreach on palliative care topics