November is Palliative Care Month, and Mahaska Health is recognizing the dedicated healthcare professionals who provide compassionate support to patients and families facing serious illnesses.
Palliative care plays an important role in helping patients manage symptoms, improve comfort, and maintain the best possible quality of life. The specialized care focuses on the individual needs, goals, and preferences of each patient while providing support and guidance to their loved ones.
At Mahaska Health, the Palliative Care Team works alongside a patient’s existing healthcare providers to offer an additional layer of support throughout their healthcare journey. Services are centered on improving comfort, addressing concerns, and helping patients and families make informed decisions about their care.
The team is led by Dr. Nick DeMark, whose leadership, along with the dedication of the entire team, helps ensure patients receive personalized, compassionate, and patient-centered care.
Mahaska Health says it is grateful for the expertise, kindness, and commitment of its Palliative Care Team and recognizes the important difference they make in the lives of patients and families throughout the community.
Source: Mahaska Health.
