Our Palliative Care Unit provides comprehensive support for patients with life-threatening illnesses, and their families. Our multidisciplinary team includes:

• Physician
• Nurse
• Social worker
• Dietitian
• Physiotherapist
• Spiritual companion
• Spiritual companion

Vision:

Enable patients with life-threatening illnesses and their families to lead fulfilling, dignified lives, receiving care that aligns with their preferences and values.

What We Offer:

• Information and guidance on advance directives and medical decision-making.
• Ongoing communication with patients and families to discuss treatment preferences and end-of-life decisions.
• Multidisciplinary palliative care, including:
  • Symptom assessment and management
  • Prognosis evaluation and communication
  • Goal setting and treatment planning
  • Psychological and spiritual support
  • Assessment of support systems
  • Coordination of care

Team:

• Dr. Salem Abed – Unit Manager
• Leah Golda Schwartz, RN, MA – Nurse Coordinator

Partners:

• Matan Segal – Physiotherapist
• Almitu Tadesha Wanda – Social Worker
• Maya Shalom – Occupational Therapist
• Anna Solovey – Dietitian