Compassionate care for all persons, especially the seriously ill and dying, has been a hallmark of Catholic health care. We follow the example of Jesus when we care for people in great need. Palliative care is a model of care that focuses on caring for the whole person — physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually — and that is appropriate for anyone with a serious illness.
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Palliative Care Articles
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January 2025'It's really important that we cultivate a space where we can listen,' leader says -
January 2025Lipstick Angels provide pampering, support to patients with cancer
Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle partners with nonprofit group -
January 2025Michigan hospice's training empowers African Americans to dialogue
Rev. Diane Smith knows the hospice education program she leads for predominantly Black churches resonates with those who enroll. She recalls the time a man popped into a virtual class as he was riding in a car. He told Rev. Smith: "My sister died. We went down south to a funeral. I’m on my way back, but I didn’t want to miss this session." -
September 2024Ethicists provide answers, raise questions about brain death and organ transplantation at CHA webinar
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August 2024Researchers analyze hundreds of articles on spirituality's role in health care
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Spring 2025Reclaiming the Spiritual Dimension of Health and Healing: A Seasoned Chaplain's Perspective
Holistic health care is a buzzword these days, written into the mission, vision and values of health care systems throughout the country. There's a good reason for this: more and more research points to the positive impact of treating the whole person on patient outcomes, patient and family satisfaction, and staff morale. -
Spring 2025Supporting Patients and Their Loved Ones Coping With Serious or Terminal Illness
Chaka Brittain's mother used to bring her along on her visits to terminally ill people in her community. "My mom was somewhat of a death doula, if you would," she said. "I remember even as a young girl going to people's houses, and they were dying. She'd come in and sit with them and stay with them until they had 'gone to glory.'" -
Fall 2024Ensuring Integrated Palliative Care for an Aging America
Spectacular advances in medical care have resulted in improved overall health and longevity. Combined with a surge of baby boomers, our population is now aging at an unprecedented rate. This demographic shift is anticipated to strain an already taxed post-pandemic health care system. -
Summer 2024Pain Management Takes New Forms to Curb Opioid Epidemic
When the patient arrived for her first palliative care appointment to address her chronic pain, she was hurting, angry and guarded, a mood that lingered through the first part of her session. -
Fall 2023Palliative Care and Hospice: How Can We Overcome Barriers to Their Use?
When treating older adults in the U.S., especially those nearing end-of-life, palliative and hospice care are some of the best options available — yet they remain underused.
Season 5: Episode 3 - A.I., Empathy and Goal-Aligned Health Care
When working with patients, it is essential for palliative care providers to have goal-oriented conversations. Without them, caregivers may not efficiently and collaboratively meet the patients' needs and goals for their own care. How can new technologies enhance these conversations, both from a productivity and a human relationship standpoint?
Matthew Gonzales, MD, of the Institute for Human Caring at Providence, joins the conversation to discuss IHC, the center’s successes, and its use of generative artificial intelligence. Gonzales lays out how “EmpathyAI” can enhance caregiver-to-patient interactions and lead to better outcomes for patients in a goal-aligned care model.