Palliative Care

Palliative care (pal-ee-a-tiv care) is a holistic approach to care that aims to relieve discomfort, symptoms, and stress caused by a serious illness. Palliative care can begin at any time during aggressive treatment of an illness. In this way it differs from hospice care, which is a type of palliative care for people during the last six months of life.

The goal of palliative care is to make you comfortable, improve your quality of life, and increase satisfaction with care at Olmsted Medical Center for both you and your family. Palliative care also can help reduce visits to the emergency room and/or hospital stays.

Related clinicians:

• Sue E. Babcock, PsyD, LP
• Lilia C. Ponton, MD
• Michael Mesick, MD - Video: Meet Dr. Mesick
• Tricia A. Schilling, LICSW
• Ashley M. Kiefer, LICSW
• Adedayo T. Dosumu, APRN, CNP
• Gertrude N. Orakwue, DNP, APRN, CNP

Learn More

Interested in learning more about palliative care at Olmsted Medical Center? After reviewing this brochure, talk with your primary healthcare provider, call OMC’s Active Aging Services 507.529.6869.