Palliative Care Resources for
Pediatric & Family Support
Watch a vidoe that walks you through three steps to help you decide whether to accept the request by letting you know whatâs involved, what to think through, and the discussion & information needed to do a good job.
Read an easy-to-understand guide thatâs helpful if someone asks you to be their healthcare proxy (legal decision-maker). The guide walks you through three steps to help you decide whether to accept the request by letting you know whatâs involved, what to think through, and the discussion & information needed to do a good job.
Watch videos on a wide variety of topics from patients, caregivers & clinicians from a top consumer resource on palliative care.
Read a Q & A with international palliative care expert Steve Pantilat, M.D., Director of Palliative Care, UCSF. He shares his thoughts on the benefits to patients & families, including meeting life milestones & the role of the clinician.
Caregiver Connection of Hawai'i (CCH) offers support groups and training for caregivers, with no eligibility restrictions. Based in Honolulu, CCH helps caregivers overcome challenges by providing resources and fostering community connections. For those managing specific conditions, additional support groups like the Alzheimer's Association, Aloha Chapter, and the National Parkinson's Foundation offer targeted assistance.
WaimÄnalo Health Center, a nonprofit organization, is deeply rooted in Native Hawaiian values, combining modern healthcare with traditional healing practices. They prioritize holistic health and ensure accessibility, offering services to the community regardless of financial status. Their range of services includes primary care, preventive health, lomilomi massage, lÄÊ»au lapaÊ»au, and cultural health programs to foster both individual and community wellness.
Learn more about the Ke Aloha Mau program offered by AlohaCare, which integrates traditional Native Hawaiian healing practices to support overall well-being. The program includes services such as lomilomi (massage therapy), ai pono (healthy eating), hula (physical movement), and hoʻoponopono (relationship healing), designed to enhance physical, mental, and spiritual health at no extra cost for eligible members.AlohaCare QUEST (Medicaid) members.
Learn more about how Native Hawaiian practices like hula, canoe paddling, and lua promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. This resource highlights the role of these traditions in managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension while fostering health equity through culturally rooted approaches.
Straub Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii, provides exemplary palliative care services dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses. Recognizing that each patientâs needs are unique, Straub's palliative care program is designed to provide personalized and thoughtful care that addresses not just the physical symptoms, but also the emotional, social, and spiritual challenges that accompany a serious illness.
Pali Momi Medical Center, located in Aiea, Hawaii, has established itself as a leader in providing compassionate and comprehensive palliative care services.