Palliative Care Resources for
Referral Tools
Find valuable community resources for referral to overwhelmed caregivers, including the Alzheimerâs Association following diagnosis, caregiver education & training and emotional & psycho-social support, plus legal aid. Includes list of resources to contact.
Search for palliative care services by zip code & preferred setting including home-based, office/clinic; hospital or nursing home.
Review a short list of key points on palliative care to use with patients & caregivers including suggested responses to common questions & concerns
Use the KĆkua Mau directory to locate palliative care services across Hawaiâi, including hospital-based, outpatient, and community providers, as well as insurers offering palliative care benefits. This resource ensures access to the support needed at any stage of illness.
Learn how palliative care enhances quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses by managing symptoms and providing essential support for patients and families. This resource explains how palliative care complements other treatments and includes a directory of local Hawaiʻi providers for access at any stage of illness.
Hospice of Kona is recognized as the best resource to support and advocate for the terminally ill and their caregivers and to educate professionals, volunteers and the general public about hospice care and palliative care.
Some health plans allow patients who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness to receive both hospice care and curative treatment at the same time. This allows you to receive curative treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, or transfusions, while also receiving hospice care to alleviate symptoms so that you can have the best quality of life and make every moment count with your loved ones.
As a leader in hospice care, our palliative care program is available to patients at any stage of a serious life-limiting illness and provides an extra layer of support for you or your family. Separate from hospice care, palliative care is provided to patients who may still be pursuing curative treatment. Our team focuses on improving the quality of life for patientsâwherever they call home.
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.