Supportive and Palliative Care
Compassionate Support Every Step of the Way
What is palliative care?
Palliative care is specialized medical care for people living with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing relief from symptoms and stress to improve the quality of life for both patients and their families. Palliative care is provided by a team of doctors, nurses, and other specialists who work together with a patient’s other doctors to provide an extra layer of support.
What services does Central Health provide?
Central Health has expanded its specialty care services to include comprehensive palliative care for MAP and MAP Basic patients. Our palliative care services offer:
- Symptom Management: Relief from pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, constipation, nausea, loss of appetite, and difficulty sleeping.
- Emotional Support: Help with coping strategies and emotional support for both patients and their families.
- Coordination of Care: Working with your other doctors to ensure that all aspects of your care are coordinated.
- Advance Care Planning: Assistance with discussing and planning for future health care preferences.
Why is palliative care important?
Palliative care is essential for managing symptoms and improving the quality of life for those with serious illnesses. It provides a holistic approach to patient care, addressing not only physical symptoms but also emotional, social, and spiritual needs. At Central Health, we’re committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to our patients. Talk to your doctor about our Palliative Care Services today and let us help you enhance your quality of life during challenging times.
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Meet Your Care Team
![Dr. Michelle Owens](https://www.centralhealth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/drowens.jpg)
Dr. Michelle Owens, DO, FAAHPM
Director of Specialty Care for Central Health
![Christine Celio](https://www.centralhealth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240411-Christine-Celio_1.jpg)
Christine Celio, ACNS-BC, ACHPN
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April Collmer, MSW, LCSW, APHSW-C
![Maria Mendoza-Rodriguez](https://www.centralhealth.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Maria-Mendoza-Rodriguez.jpg)
Maria Mendoza-Rodriguez, RN
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Compassionate Support Every Step of the Way
It’s a sad reality that many members of our Medical Access Program (MAP) have severe or even incurable illnesses. Over the past couple of years, Central Health has worked to add new services to help patients like these. Through our new palliative care program, these patients are now able to get ongoing support from trained medical professionals to help them manage their symptoms and feel their best.