Cancer Institute: Support Services
Palliative Care Consultation Service
Holy Cross Hospital offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary
care for patients with serious, life-limiting illnesses such as cancer,
congestive heart failure, chronic lung disease, end-stage kidney disease,
and dementia.
The Palliative Care team, which includes specialist
nurses, a chaplain, and physician consultants, works closely with the
attending physician and nursing staff to provide expert pain and symptom
control, education, counseling, advocacy and coordination of services
for patients and families facing end-of-life challenges and decisions.
For more information, call Holy Cross Hospital’s
Palliative Care Service at 301-754-7891.