Patients & Families

Patient-centered care and personalized treatment plans

Our team provides specialized support for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of every patient and their family.

Types of Care

Concurrent hospice care allows pediatric patients to receive curative treatment alongside hospice services, as outlined under the Affordable Care Act.

  • Scheduled visits with a medical provider and 24/7 physician on-call coverage
  • Nurse case management assistance for coordination of care
  • Scheduled nursing visits by a registered nurse
  • Social work, chaplain, child life, and dietitian services
  • Multidisciplinary grief support services

Pediatric palliative care focuses on discussing goals of care, providing symptom management, and offering support to children living with a life-limiting illness and their families.

  • Scheduled visits with a medical provider
  • Nurse case management assistance for coordination of care and services
  • Limited consultation with a dietitian, chaplain, and social worker as needed
  • Collaboration with their medical providers for pain and symptom management

Care Team

  • Child Life Specialist
  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Case Manager
  • Nutritionist/Dietitian
  • Pediatric Medical Social Worker
  • Spiritual Counselor
  • Hospice & Palliative Care Physician

Care Team

  • Nurse Practitioner
  • Nurse Case Manager
  • Hospice & Palliative Care Physician

Helpful Resources

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Our Partners

Meet our incredible partner organizations that make a difference in the lives of children and families impacted by life-limiting illnesses.

The Emerson Rose Heart Foundation

Hands of Hope is a proud partner of The Emerson Rose Heart Foundation, an organization dedicated to raising support, awareness and funds for those affected by congenital heart defects (CHDs).

Learn More Here

Camp Hands of Hope

Funded and operated by the Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation, Camp Hands of Hope is a program for South Carolina youth and their families who have experienced the loss of a loved one in the past three years. It’s a safe, welcoming environment for processing grief, learning to cope with feelings, and making new memories.

Learn More Here