Palliative
Care
University of Rochester Medical Center Palliative Care Program
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Few experiences in life are as difficult as
facing a life-threatening illness. If you or someone
you love is dealing with
serious illness, the specialists at
the Strong Health Palliative Care Program are here to help
you and your family through this life-changing journey.
Through our clinical services
and other resources, we
can help relieve your pain and other uncomfortable symptoms,
and also
take a fresh look at your goals, priorities, and medical
options. Our educational and research/performance improvement initiatives assist physicians and nurses in
learning to better serve your needs.
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Contact Us
Clinical Consult (for physicians only)
585-273-1154
For a palliative care emergency, call the Strong Memorial Hospital Page Office at 585-275-2222 (ask for the palliative care physician on call).
Bereavement Support
To request information on bereavement support, please call
585-276-3683. |
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The University of Rochester Palliative Care Program surrounds patients and their families with services that provide support, care and comfort. Our goal is to keep patients as comfortable and pain-free as possible, and to help them make the best possible medical decisions in the face of serious illness.
What is Palliative Care?
Palliative care is a medical specialty devoted to caring for the
seriously ill by:
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Providing relief from pain and other physical symptoms
- Improving quality of life
- Providing support
to the seriously ill and the family and friends who love
and care for them
- Assisting the patient, family and staff with difficult medical
decision-making
With palliative care, patients have access to a
variety of the best options for managing their specific symptoms. Our
specialists meet with patients to discuss their
goals for treatment. We consider
the illness as well as each individual’s personal values
and priorities. Palliative care supplements a patient's usual
medical treatment; patients can receive palliative care
at any stage of illness to help manage symptoms of their treatment.
Learn More About Palliative Care
“The stronger the winds, the deeper
the roots, and the longer the winds, the more beautiful the tree.”
--- Charles R. Swindoll
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