Allied Services Palliative Care Program celebrating three years of serving the community
Allied Services Community-Based Palliative Care Program is celebrating its third anniversary. The program was developed as a complement to Allied Services Hospice which offers care to patients in their homes and at the Hospice Center in Scranton.
Allied Services provides palliative care throughout seven Northeastern Pennsylvania counties. Most often confused with end-of-life care, palliative care is about improving quality of life for people living with a serious illness. The primary goal is to help patients manage their symptoms and stay out of the hospital where possible. Nurse practitioners coordinate care with the patient’s Primary Care Physician or treating physician to work towards these medical goals. However, palliative care also aims to reduce the emotional impact of living with a chronic illness.
“We like to think of palliative care as an extra layer of support. Living with a serious illness can involve multiple medical entities, hospitalizations and complex medical decision-making which places added stress on the individual” says Laura Marion, Assistant Vice President, Allied Services Hospice & Palliative Care. “Our nurse practitioners and support staff can help to relieve stress and improve the patient’s life by coordinating care, helping patients understand their treatment options and goals, and identifying other sources of support to help them live their best life.”
Today, Allied Services Palliative Care serves more than two hundred people ranging from their early twenties to their nineties. Patients and their families benefit from the guidance and support of a team that includes a physician, nurse practitioner, social worker and chaplain.
To learn more about services provided click here or call 570.341.4320.
PHOTO ID: Left to right, Laura Marion, Assistant Vice President, Allied Services Hospice & Palliative Care; Kelly Larioni, Licensed Practical Nurse; Donald Harris, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner; Kristi Green, RN, Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse; Kara Mohan, Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner.
