St. Tammany Health System Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care

St. Tammany Health System's Palliative Medicine and Supportive Care team is made up of highly trained medical professionals who specialize in providing medical care for people living with a serious illness.

This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of living with a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and their family as well as help them achieve their goals. Palliative care can be provided during all stages of a serious illness and often serves as an extra layer of support along with curative treatment. Palliative medicine is based on your needs, not on your prognosis. Our team has specialized doctors, advance practice professionals, nurses, social workers and chaplains all working together to provide support for you and those you love.