Palliative Care
A life-changing illness is overwhelming. Our palliative doctors and nurses provide an extra layer of support to improve your quality of life. Together with your healthcare team, we help you understand your illness, manage your symptoms and meet your emotional needs to help you live a happier, longer life.
Conditions
- Cancer
- COPD
- Dementia
- Heart failure
- Infections
- Kidney failure
- Liver failure
- Stroke
Services
- Advance care planning guidance
- Coordination of community resources, such as setting up home care
- Medication advice to provide relief from your symptoms, including pain, fatigue, sleeplessness and anxiety
- Nutrition consultations
- Spiritual and emotional support
How to connect
We offer Palliative Care in La Crosse. You can visit us without a referral from your primary care provider.
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