Palliative Care

Our Palliative Care team helps you, your family members, and your physician improve the quality of your life when you or a loved one is facing a severe or chronic illness. Serving Utah, Idaho, and Colorado.

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Utah 385-887-7300

Idaho 385-887-7300

Colorado 303-403-7281

Caring for you at any stage of a serious or chronic illness

The Palliative Care team does not replace your doctors but works with them to improve your quality of life. Palliative Care is available in our hospitals, clinics, and at home; ask your doctor for a referral, as most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover these services. The goal of Palliative Care is to focus on:

Quality of life
Relief of symptoms related to serious illness
Family and/or caregiver support
A team approach to patient care
Care aligned with your goals

Palliative Care

Covered by most insurance

Palliative Care is available in our hospitals, clinics, and at home; ask your doctor for a referral, as most insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, cover these services.

Frequently asked questions

Learn more about our Palliative Care services.

When to get Palliative Care vs hospice?

Palliative Care and Hospice Care are both designed to provide comfort and support to patients facing serious illnesses, but they are used in different circumstances:

Palliative Care: Consider Palliative Care if you or a loved one is dealing with a serious illness that is causing significant symptoms or stress, regardless of the prognosis or stage of the disease. It is appropriate at any point during the illness and can be combined with treatments aimed at curing the condition.
Hospice Care: Hospice Care is appropriate when a patient is diagnosed with a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less and the focus shifts from curative treatment to comfort care. It is a decision made when the primary goal is to provide the best possible quality of life in the remaining time.

Do I need a referral for Palliative Care?

Yes, If you think Palliative Care might be helpful for you, ask your doctor for a referral.

Care planning

Advanced care and end-of-life planning

Our advanced care and end-of-life planning program empowers you to take control of your future care should a time come when you can't communicate your wishes. Learn what decisions you can make beforehand and get guidance on preparing your advance directive and advance care planning documents.

Plan your care