University Medical Center (UMC) – Fabens Clinic offers compassionate and professional hospice and palliative care services to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses. As part of the UMC El Paso network, the Fabens Clinic integrates hospice care into its mission of delivering comprehensive, patient-centered healthcare in underserved and rural communities. Their hospice services focus on improving the quality of life for patients through pain and symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, and coordinated care in the comfort of a patient?s home or designated location.

UMC – Fabens Clinic emphasizes culturally sensitive care, particularly for the predominantly Hispanic population in the El Paso region, ensuring that services respect the traditions and values of patients and their families. The clinic works closely with interdisciplinary teams?including physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and counselors?to create personalized care plans that address each individual?s needs during end-of-life care. As part of a larger teaching hospital, their hospice program benefits from ongoing medical education, access to advanced resources, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement.

Key Services:

– Comprehensive hospice care for terminally ill patients
– Pain and symptom management
– Emotional and grief counseling for patients and families
– Culturally sensitive and bilingual support services
– In-home hospice visits by interdisciplinary care teams
– Assistance with advance care planning and end-of-life decision-making
– 24/7 nursing and support services
– Spiritual care coordination based on patient beliefs and preferences