Hospice

When cancer treatments are no longer helpful, and all known medical treatments have been used, the doctor may suggest hospice care. When the patient and family agree to proceed with hospice, the doctor or his staff will refer the patient to a hospice care provider. Hospice provides end of life care for terminally ill patients and their families and makes sure all the patient's needs are met. Their services are 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The four agencies we use at St. Vincent Charity Medical Center are:

If you or anyone in your family has questions about hospice, please ask your doctor or one of the nurses in the Oncology Outpatient Department, (216) 363-2585.