Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine Yankton
Specialized Care with a Compassionate Focus
When you or a loved one needs dedicated care in the face of a serious illness, you can count on Avera Medical Group Palliative Medicine Yankton.
Palliative medicine is a medical service focused on reducing suffering and improving quality of life for individuals and their families who face challenging health conditions. Palliative medicine can be delivered at any age and any stage of illness, alongside curative or disease-directed treatments. It often complements care that other medical teams provide.
The philosophy of palliative medicine is consistent with Avera’s mission of caring for the mind, body and spirit. Our team understands the challenging needs that can come with a serious illness and can help you at any stage of your journey.
Experts in Palliative Medicine
The goal of palliative care is to relieve suffering and allow individuals to have the best quality of life while facing a serious illness.
Our team of providers, nurses, social workers, chaplains and pharmacists work together to provide care centering on whole-person comfort and wellness.
We help many patients who face conditions including:
- Cancer
- Kidney failure
- Heart failure
- Parkinson’s disease
- Liver failure
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Respiratory conditions, including COPD
- ALS, MS and other central-nervous system conditions
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Dedicated to Improving Your Health
We offer evidence-based approaches to symptom management, and we work with your providers to ensure your care is centered around achieving your goals.
Palliative medicine specialists and team members are experts in the management of physical and emotional symptoms, such as:
- Pain
- Shortness of breath
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- Anxiety
- Constipation
- Spiritual concerns
- Psychological concerns
Advance Care Planning
Treatments only work if they work for you. The palliative medicine team can help you express your health care preferences in a document, such as a living will or medical power of attorney. Our team will walk beside you and support you in making difficult health care decisions and advocate for the values and priorities of you and your family.
