The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Health System comprises nine hospitals and four stand-alone clinics located in California, Colorado, Kansas and Montana. As part of the healing mission of the Catholic Church, SCLHS and its affiliates witness to the Gospel of Jesus by striving to provide quality health care in a spirit of justice and charity.
SCLHS Palliative Care teams take an interdisciplinary approach to patient care to relieve pain and manage symptoms, improve quality of life and assist with challenging end-of-life issues.
At the Providence and St. John hospitals in metro Kansas City, staff is taking a proactive, leadership role -- providing internal education and focus, conducting groundbreaking research on end-of-life issues, and presenting at national conferences.
The Palliative Care team features two physicians who are specially trained in hospice and palliative care; nurses certified in providing end-of-life care; a social worker to help with family issues, counseling and financial concerns; a chaplain to focus on spiritual issues; and health professionals to address specific needs, such as a pharmacist, dietitian, occupational therapist or case manager.
System Office: 9801Renner
Lenexa, Kansas 66219-9745
(913) 895-2800
Web site: www.sclhealthsystem.org