Baylor Scott & White Supportive Palliative Care ? Waxahachie is part of the extensive Baylor Scott & White Health network, providing premier palliative care services to patients in Ellis County and surrounding communities. Specializing in enhancing quality of life for individuals with serious or life-limiting illnesses, the team focuses on symptom management, emotional support, and care coordination tailored to each patient?s unique needs. Their approach emphasizes comfort, dignity, and individualized care, often integrating the patient’s family into decision-making for holistic support.

The program works in collaboration with primary physicians and specialists to ensure seamless care transitions and continuity across hospital and outpatient settings. Patients benefit from the expertise of a compassionate, interdisciplinary team that includes specially trained physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains. While not a traditional hospice provider, the supportive palliative care team often serves as a bridge for patients considering or transitioning to hospice services. The Waxahachie location reflects the health system?s commitment to local communities through accessible, high-quality palliative care tailored to each individual?s goals of care.

Key Services:

– Specialized palliative care for patients with advanced or chronic illnesses
– Management of pain and distressing symptoms
– Emotional, psychological, and spiritual support through trained staff
– Advance care planning and goals-of-care discussions
– Care coordination with primary and specialty physicians
– Support for families and caregivers
– Personalized treatment plans aligned with the patient?s values and preferences
– Transition support to hospice care when appropriate