Palliative care is for patients with any serious or complex chronic illness. Hospice care is designed for terminally ill patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.

Palliative care also is used in tandem with curative care. In fact, palliative care can be very effective in managing or offsetting side effects of curative treatments, such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Hospice care, on the other hand, is intended for patients who are seeking comfort care instead of a cure. Hospice patients typically forgo receiving further curative treatments.

Our approach to palliative care emphasizes living well while coping with a serious illness.

Patients who are affected by the symptoms and stress of any serious or complex chronic illness may be eligible for palliative care. Many patients have conditions such as heart disease, lung disease, cancer or multiple sclerosis – conditions that often are accompanied by pain, shortness of breath, nausea and/or loss of mobility. Palliative Care helps keep these symptoms under control to make the patient more comfortable and able to live life more fully.

Our expert services are provided regardless of race, religion, age, gender or sexual orientation.

The best way is to call us directly at (509) 783-7416 to discuss your exact needs and how we may be able to help. Our team will coordinate care with the patient’s primary care physician.

If you call Tri-Cities Chaplaincy first, we can assess the patient’s condition and contact the primary care physician to get a referral and develop a plan of care together. There’s no cost or obligation to call Tri-Cities Chaplaincy for an assessment.

Tri-Cities Chaplaincy’s Palliative Care is a holistic approach that begins by coordinating care with the patient’s primary care physician. Our palliative care team includes:

· A Physician specializing in palliative care is available for consultation with the primary care physician.

· A nurse practitioner is skilled in pain and symptom management.

Care may be covered by Medicare Part B, Medicaid, or private benefits. A representative from Tri-Cities Chaplaincy will gladly review the recommended services and check with the patient’s benefits provider to confirm coverage.