Title Palliative and hospice care at VA Memphis health care VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Serious illness, hospice and end-of-life care Description Palliative care focuses on comfort, quality of life and reducing suffering. Hospice care is a type of palliative care offered to patients with life-threatening illness under certain conditions. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID hospice This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description Palliative and Hospice Care Palliative and Hospice Care promotes quality of life across the illness trajectory through the relief of suffering, including care of the dying and bereavement follow-up. At VAMC Memphis, we are committed to providing the highest level of care in regard to medical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. We consider it an honor to serve our Veterans and their families who are facing terminal or life-limiting conditions. A compassionate and dedicated team of experts will help those who are in need of assistance with understanding Living Wills and/or Health Care Power-of-Attorneys, those with advanced illness that require difficult-to-treat symptoms, and when the end approaches, gentle and supportive care for end-of-life issues. Palliative Care Team Dr. Mark Brint, Medical Director, Chief of Geriatrics Dr. Karen A. Clark, Program Director, Palliative Care Dr. Emily Brandl, Clinical Pharmacist Contact the Palliative Care Office at 901-577-7433. Facility descriptions Palliative and hospice care - Memphis VA Medical Center VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Serious illness, hospice and end-of-life care Description Palliative care focuses on comfort, quality of life and reducing suffering. Hospice care is a type of palliative care offered to patients with life-threatening illness under certain conditions. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID hospice This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service Palliative and Hospice Care Palliative and Hospice Care promotes quality of life across the illness trajectory through the relief of suffering, including care of the dying and bereavement follow-up. At VAMC Memphis, we are committed to providing the highest level of care in regard to medical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. We consider it an honor to serve our Veterans and their families who are facing terminal or life-limiting conditions. A compassionate and dedicated team of experts will help those who are in need of assistance with understanding Living Wills and/or Health Care Power-of-Attorneys, those with advanced illness that require difficult-to-treat symptoms, and when the end approaches, gentle and supportive care for end-of-life issues. Palliative Care Team Dr. Mark Brint, Medical Director, Chief of Geriatrics Dr. Karen A. Clark, Program Director, Palliative Care Dr. Emily Brandl, Clinical Pharmacist Contact the Palliative Care Office at 901-577-7433. Appointments Appointment intro text Use default text Appointment lead-in default Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. Is a referral required? Yes Are walkins accepted? Yes Is online scheduling available for this service? Yes Service location Address Address Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Use the facility's hours Hours Monday: 24/7 Tuesday: 24/7 Wednesday: 24/7 Thursday: 24/7 Friday: 24/7 Saturday: 24/7 Sunday: 24/7 Contact info Use the general facility phone number No, do not display the general facility phone number Other phone numbers Phone Type Phone Phone number 901-577-7433 Label Palliative and Hospice Care
Palliative and hospice care - Memphis VA Medical Center VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Serious illness, hospice and end-of-life care Description Palliative care focuses on comfort, quality of life and reducing suffering. Hospice care is a type of palliative care offered to patients with life-threatening illness under certain conditions. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID hospice This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service Palliative and Hospice Care Palliative and Hospice Care promotes quality of life across the illness trajectory through the relief of suffering, including care of the dying and bereavement follow-up. At VAMC Memphis, we are committed to providing the highest level of care in regard to medical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. We consider it an honor to serve our Veterans and their families who are facing terminal or life-limiting conditions. A compassionate and dedicated team of experts will help those who are in need of assistance with understanding Living Wills and/or Health Care Power-of-Attorneys, those with advanced illness that require difficult-to-treat symptoms, and when the end approaches, gentle and supportive care for end-of-life issues. Palliative Care Team Dr. Mark Brint, Medical Director, Chief of Geriatrics Dr. Karen A. Clark, Program Director, Palliative Care Dr. Emily Brandl, Clinical Pharmacist Contact the Palliative Care Office at 901-577-7433. Appointments Appointment intro text Use default text Appointment lead-in default Contact us to schedule, reschedule, or cancel your appointment. If a referral is required, you’ll need to contact your primary care provider first. Is a referral required? Yes Are walkins accepted? Yes Is online scheduling available for this service? Yes Service location Address Address Street address Use the facility's street address? On Address United States Hours Use the facility's hours Hours Monday: 24/7 Tuesday: 24/7 Wednesday: 24/7 Thursday: 24/7 Friday: 24/7 Saturday: 24/7 Sunday: 24/7 Contact info Use the general facility phone number No, do not display the general facility phone number Other phone numbers Phone Type Phone Phone number 901-577-7433 Label Palliative and Hospice Care
VHA health service name and description Patient friendly name Serious illness, hospice and end-of-life care Description Palliative care focuses on comfort, quality of life and reducing suffering. Hospice care is a type of palliative care offered to patients with life-threatening illness under certain conditions. Type of care Specialty care Health Service API ID hospice This is a required Vet Center service No Show for VAMC Facilities Show VAMC system description of service Palliative and Hospice Care Palliative and Hospice Care promotes quality of life across the illness trajectory through the relief of suffering, including care of the dying and bereavement follow-up. At VAMC Memphis, we are committed to providing the highest level of care in regard to medical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. We consider it an honor to serve our Veterans and their families who are facing terminal or life-limiting conditions. A compassionate and dedicated team of experts will help those who are in need of assistance with understanding Living Wills and/or Health Care Power-of-Attorneys, those with advanced illness that require difficult-to-treat symptoms, and when the end approaches, gentle and supportive care for end-of-life issues. Palliative Care Team Dr. Mark Brint, Medical Director, Chief of Geriatrics Dr. Karen A. Clark, Program Director, Palliative Care Dr. Emily Brandl, Clinical Pharmacist Contact the Palliative Care Office at 901-577-7433.