{"id":10323,"date":"2023-09-05T14:46:05","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T21:46:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/?page_id=10323"},"modified":"2025-11-10T11:15:20","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T19:15:20","slug":"samaritan-palliative-care","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/health-services\/all-services\/samaritan-palliative-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Palliative Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"shs-block hero grid-container has-blue-primary-background-color has-content-left\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-Palliative-consult-SS.jpg); background-position:50% 50%;\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-content-group\">\n\t\t<div class=\"hero-content has-contrast-box\" style=\"\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<h1 class=\"hero-title\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"hero-title--part is-m\">Samaritan Palliative Care<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"hero-title--part is-s\">Providing Relief From Symptoms &amp; Stress<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/section>\n\n\n<nav id=\"block_f5f6163321215f685b30b7fc63a0ffe6\" class=\"shs-block in-content-nav-links grid-container has-blue-midnight-background-color\">\n\t<button class=\"in-content-nav-title has-blue-midnight-background-color js-in-page-nav-toggle\">On This Page\t<svg id=\"icon_menu\" class=\"\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\">\n\t\t<defs><style>#icon_menu_hit_box{fill:transparent;}#bot{transform-origin: 10% 70%;}#top{transform-origin: 15% 30%;}.im1{fill:#7999B9;}<\/style><\/defs>\n\t\t<title>Related Content Menu<\/title>\n\t\t<rect id=\"top\" class=\"im1 will-ease\" y=\"2.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"mid\" class=\"im1 hide-when-open\" y=\"9.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"bot\" class=\"im1 will-ease\" y=\"16.5\" width=\"22\" height=\"3\"\/>\n\t\t<rect id=\"icon_menu_hit_box\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\" \/>\n\t<\/svg>\n<\/button>\n\t\t<ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Services\" target=\"_self\">Our Services<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Benefits\" target=\"_self\">How We Can Help<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<li>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"#Contact\" target=\"_self\">Contact Us<\/a>\n\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/nav>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Care\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-specialized-care-for-people-living-with-serious-illness\">Specialized Care for People Living With Serious Illness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or a loved one is experiencing a serious illness, specialized medical care is available. This care is focused on providing relief from symptoms, pain and stress. The goal is to improve quality of life for both you and your caregivers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Palliative care is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness, and can be provided with curative treatment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Services\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-blue-light-background-color has-full-bleed-image col-reverse\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\tstyle=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-family-visit-BGC.jpg)\" \t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-family-visit-BGC.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"Adult daughter and mother standing and side hugging while looking out the window.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-family-visit-BGC.jpg 684w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-family-visit-BGC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-family-visit-BGC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-family-visit-BGC-425x425.jpg 425w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-family-visit-BGC-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Palliative Care Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Inpatient services are available at: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/good-samaritan-regional-medical-center\/\" data-type=\"location\" data-id=\"5301\">Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center<\/a> in Corvallis. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/samaritan-albany-general-hospital\/\" data-type=\"location\" data-id=\"5308\">Samaritan Albany General Hospital<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/samaritan-lebanon-community-hospital\/\" data-type=\"location\" data-id=\"5204\">Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Outpatient service<strong>s<\/strong> are available in Albany and Newport. Call <a href=\"tel:541-812-5020\">541-812-5020<\/a> to connect with our clinic-based services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In-Home Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/find-a-location\/s\/samaritan-palliative-care\">Samaritan&nbsp;Palliative Care Community-based Program<\/a><br>provides in-home visits and support to patients who live in west Linn County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"570\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/palliative-services-map-315-CO.jpg\" alt=\"Service area map for palliative in home care in west Linn County.\" class=\"wp-image-63634\" style=\"width:516px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/palliative-services-map-315-CO.jpg 684w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/palliative-services-map-315-CO-300x250.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/palliative-services-map-315-CO-360x300.jpg 360w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/palliative-services-map-315-CO-120x100.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"block_f107737fdbe71e140ff603bfee28a0bb\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-blue-light-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Palliative Care Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Health care professionals involved in palliative care services typically include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul id=\"Care\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant and\/or nurse who work collaboratively with a patient\u2019s medical team to addresses symptoms associated with serious illness. They also help patients explore their hopes and concerns, so their treatment plan matches personal goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A social worker assists patients with emotional and social issues and gets patients connected with vital resources at the hospital and in the community.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A chaplain offers spiritual support for patients and loved ones according to their faith-based needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Benefits\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-white-background-color has-circle-image\" >\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"image\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-man-wheelchair-BGC.jpg\" class=\"attachment-square-lg size-square-lg\" alt=\"Older adult in a wheelchair smiling at a family member.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-man-wheelchair-BGC.jpg 684w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-man-wheelchair-BGC-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-man-wheelchair-BGC-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-man-wheelchair-BGC-425x425.jpg 425w, https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/315-man-wheelchair-BGC-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/>\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Benefits of Palliative Care&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You and your family may benefit from services, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Guidance in making medical decisions based on your values, preferences and priorities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emotional and spiritual support.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support for management of complex symptoms related to life-limiting illness through expert recommendations and collaboration with your primary medical team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistance with advance care planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coordination with your medical team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grief, bereavement and counseling support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"Contact\" class=\"shs-block block-section grid-container has-gold-background-color\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"entry-content\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For more information about Samaritan Palliative Care inpatient services, call&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:541-768-4643\">541-768-4643<\/a>. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To learn more about our community program, call&nbsp;<a href=\"tel:541-812-5020\">541-812-5020<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_a3f5e5d495f94d686712b5fb706e1f34\" class=\"shs-block block-related-news has-blue-light-background-color\">\n\t<div class=\"list-grid\">\n\t\t<div class=\"list-grid--title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>\n\t\t\t\tRelated News\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/about-samaritan\/news-search\/?_news_type=feature-article&amp;_specialties=palliative-medicine\" target=\"\" class=\"shs-button\">More News<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"list-grid--layout cols-3\">\n\t\t\t<article class=\"cta--news shs-element-click\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Advance-Directives-Paperwork-CO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cta size-cta wp-post-image\" alt=\"Advance directive paperwork\" \/>\t<h3>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/news\/plan-in-advance-for-your-end-of-life-care\/\">\n\t\t\tPlan in Advance for Your End-of-life Care\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"cta--news shs-element-click\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"301\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/AJ-Pieper-Hospice-Wedding-CO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cta size-cta wp-post-image\" alt=\"AJ Pieper and his wife Dani Finlay celebrate their wedding with loved ones.\" \/>\t<h3>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/news\/a-wedding-wish-fulfilled-at-samaritan-evergreen-hospice\/\">\n\t\t\tA Wedding Wish Fulfilled at Samaritan Evergreen Hospice\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"cta--news shs-element-click\">\n\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/LUAL-candle-flame-315-CO.jpg\" class=\"attachment-cta size-cta wp-post-image\" alt=\"A close up of a single candle.\" \/>\t<h3>\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/samhealth.org\/news\/light-up-a-life-remembrance-offers-live-virtual-events\/\">\n\t\t\tDates for Light up a Life Remembrance Scheduled for 2025\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/h3>\n<\/article>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you or a loved one is experiencing a serious illness, specialized medical care is available. Palliative care is focused on providing relief from symptoms, pain and stress with the goal of improving quality of life for both you and your caregivers.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":61899,"parent":9895,"menu_order":50,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"_searchwp_excluded":"","_shs_workflow_notes":"Updates Oct. 2025. 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