Palliative Care
Palliative care is specialized medical care designed to provide relief from symptoms, pain, and stress associated with serious illness and focuses on enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families through comprehensive support addressing physical, emotional, spiritual, and social needs. Palliative care is available to anyone with a serious illness, including heart, liver, lung diseases, dementia, or cancer. It can start as soon as your illness is diagnosed and can be provided alongside curative or life-prolonging treatments.
Monday – Friday, 7:30AM – 4PM
For more information about Palliative Care please call 641.672.3360 to speak with our Palliative Care team.
Referrals may be faxed to 641-672-3381
The Palliative Care team at Mahaska Health partners closely with your existing care providers to offer a coordinated approach that supports you and your loved ones. Our dedicated team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, spiritual care providers, and social workers who are here to help guide you through your care journey.
We offer counseling and education to help you better understand your illness and available treatment options, and we develop personalized care plans that focus on managing physical symptoms while also addressing emotional, spiritual, and social well-being. Through open and compassionate communication, we work with you and your family to support your goals and help you navigate decisions with clarity and confidence.
Most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, typically cover palliative care services. To access palliative care services, please inform your healthcare provider of your interest. They will send a referral directly to our palliative care team. Referrals may be faxed at any time to 641-672-3381. For more information about Palliative Care please call 641-672-3360 to speak with our Palliative Care team.
