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Palliative care

Salem Health palliative care


The Salem Health palliative care team is only available for patients admitted to Salem Hospital. We are not able to accept outside referrals. Please see the resources listed below if you are not a Salem Hospital patient. 

Palliative care is specialized medical care for patients living with a serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both you, as the Salem Hospital patient, and those who make up your support system. While palliative care and hospice both focus on symptom management and quality of life, palliative care can be provided along with curative treatment for anyone living with serious illness.

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We offer inpatient comfort by:

  • Managing physical and emotional symptoms caused by disease or therapy.
  • Helping families have difficult and necessary conversations.
  • Coordinating communication with members of your care team, including your support system.

Some patients may choose to move from palliative care to hospice care, but most leave the hospital feeling well enough to live their lives and pursue additional therapies as needed.


Care and understanding

The palliative care team at Salem Health knows your history, values, preferences and needs are all equally important when deciding how to treat your medical condition. We’ll help you understand how they relate to your treatment options and what those options may look like outside the hospital.

 



Marion/Polk county area resources

Salem Hospital does not accept referrals for palliative care. If you need palliative care options outside of Salem Hospital, in the Marion or Polk county area, here are some resources: