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Improving quality of life for patients with chronic illness.

With the patient at the center, the St. Luke’s care team aims to improve quality of life by helping the patient and family focus on what is important – what brings value to their lives. Palliative care is appropriate at any stage of illness and may be provided at the same time as curative treatments. Although we treat the disease and/or its symptoms, we care for you.

Comprehensive Palliative Care

St. Luke’s Palliative Care provides a team approach to:

  • Caring for the physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs of patients with a life-limiting illness.
  • Supporting the patients’ families.
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Palliative Care frequently asked questions

Palliative and Supportive Care Services are provided by specially trained doctors, nurse practitioners, advance practitioners, nurses and social workers. This special team of experts work with you to assess your physical, social, emotional and spiritual needs and provide care for you and your family.

  • Improve quality of life
  • Control pain and other symptoms
  • Communicate with other health care professionals involved in your care and coordinate care
  • Support your family and caregivers
  • Provide you with emotional and spiritual support
  • Plan your care
  • Reduce stress and anxiety experienced by your family and friends

Palliative care is appropriate and can be provided at any age and any stage of illness. In fact, to achieve your goals and improve your quality of life, it's best to seek palliative care sooner rather than later. Receiving palliative care is not dependent on your prognosis and you can receive it alongside curative care.


If you have been diagnosed with a serious, long lasting disease or life-threatening illness, Palliative and Supportive Care can make your life – and lives of your loved ones less stressful.

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Schedule a Palliative Care appointment

We work closely with your primary care physician and specialist. As a result, we ask that you schedule your appointment through your primary care or specialist’s office.

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