Palliative Care
During a serious illness, CentraCare helps you or your child enjoy a better quality of life. Our compassionate palliative care team relieves pain and other symptoms for people of all ages, from unborn babies to senior citizens. Lean on us whenever you or your family needs support.
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Is Palliative Care Right for Me?
You may benefit from palliative care if you have a chronic (long-lasting) condition and want to feel more comfortable. Insurance covers palliative care at any stage of your illness, even during treatment to cure the disease. This makes palliative care different from hospice care. Hospice services are for people who choose to no longer seek curative care.
Palliative Services
Your family will meet with a doctor or advanced practice provider to discuss your needs and goals. Your primary care team will stay in charge of your health. Together, we’ll make a care plan that respects your values.
Symptom Management
We’ll recommend ways to ease symptoms such as pain, nausea, anxiety, shortness of breath and trouble sleeping. Let us know what’s bothering you so we can help.
Social Services
Social workers make life easier by connecting you to local resources. These might include transportation, financial assistance and support groups for your family.
Mental Health Care
Therapy (counseling) and psychiatric medications can help you adjust to changes in your mood, life, abilities and relationships during a chronic illness.
Pastoral Care
Ask our chaplains to listen to your concerns, pray with you and offer coping strategies. They provide support based on your faith, values and spiritual needs.
Help Navigating Health Care
We can guide you through treatment decisions based on what matters most to you. Reach out when you need help determining the next step in your health journey.
Child Life Specialists
At CentraCare – St. Cloud Hospital Children’s Center, child life specialists use kid-friendly approaches to reassure and educate young patients about their health.
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