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Helping you find comfort, clarity, and support through serious illness.
Serious illness can bring physical symptoms that affect daily life, including pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, nausea, and anxiety. Palliative care focuses on relieving these symptoms so patients can feel more comfortable, maintain independence, and spend more time doing what matters most.
Palliative care is centered on helping patients live as fully as possible. By addressing physical, emotional, and practical challenges, we help people focus their energy on meaningful moments, important relationships, and personal goals.
Living with a serious illness doesn’t mean giving up independence. Rehabilitation and supportive therapies can help maintain strength, mobility, communication, and daily function, helping patients stay engaged in everyday life for as long as possible.
Medical decisions can feel overwhelming when facing a serious illness. Palliative care provides guidance, education, and support to help patients and families understand options, clarify goals, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Serious illness affects everyone involved. We provide emotional support, practical guidance, and ongoing communication that helps families feel more prepared, connected, and supported throughout the care journey.
Our palliative care program supports individuals living with serious, life-limiting illnesses by focusing on pain and symptom management, comfort, and quality of life. Working closely with your primary care physician, our team develops a personalized care plan that provides the support, resources, and guidance needed for the best possible care experience.
Learn how palliative care supports physical, emotional, and spiritual needs throughout serious illness journeys.
Expert support designed to improve comfort, quality of life, and peace of mind.
We help manage pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, anxiety, and other symptoms that can make everyday life more difficult. Our goal is to help you feel as comfortable and supported as possible.
Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life so you can spend more time doing what matters most. We work with you to understand your goals, priorities, and what a good day looks like for you.
Rehabilitation support can help maintain or improve mobility, energy, independence, and daily function. Whether you’re recovering from treatment or adapting to changes in health, we help you stay active and engaged as long as possible.
We help you understand your options, weigh important healthcare decisions, and communicate your wishes with loved ones and your care team so your treatment aligns with your goals and values.
Caring for someone with a serious illness can feel overwhelming. We provide guidance, resources, and ongoing support so caregivers feel less alone and more confident in their role.
Serious illness affects more than physical health. We provide emotional, spiritual, and practical support to help patients and families navigate the challenges that come with living with a complex condition.
A team of caring professionals working together to support your loved one, so your family can spend more time focused on each other.
Serves as a trusted clinical partner, providing education, symptom support, care coordination, and ongoing communication.
Monitors symptoms, adjusts care plans, coordinates treatment, and helps patients navigate the challenges of serious illness.
Provides medical expertise, symptom management guidance, and oversight to help ensure care aligns with your goals and needs.
Helps families navigate emotional, practical, and financial concerns while connecting them with valuable community resources.
Provides compassionate guidance, reflection, and support for patients and families seeking comfort, meaning, or connection.
Assists with personal care needs, helping patients remain comfortable, supported, and cared for at home.
From symptom relief to ongoing support, we’re with you every step of the way.
We learn about your health, goals, and support system to build a care plan centered on you.
We work with your doctors to coordinate care that supports comfort, quality of life, and your goals.
Regular visits, symptom management, and guidance help you and your family navigate changes.
As needs evolve, we help you make informed decisions and focus on what matters most.
Find answers to the most common questions about receiving skilled care, rehabilitation, and support at home.
Palliative care may be appropriate for anyone living with a serious illness, including cancer, heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, neurological conditions, or other chronic illnesses. Eligibility is based on care needs rather than prognosis, and patients can continue receiving curative treatment while receiving palliative care.
By the Bay Health Palliative Care serves patients throughout Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Sonoma counties. If you’re unsure whether your location falls within our service area, contact our team and we’ll be happy to help.
Many people benefit from palliative care sooner than they realize. If symptoms are affecting quality of life, medical decisions feel overwhelming, or additional support would help you or your family navigate a serious illness, it may be time to explore palliative care.
Coverage varies depending on your insurance plan and eligibility requirements. Many services may be covered by Medicare, Medi-Cal, and private insurance plans. Our team can help verify benefits and explain available options.
Yes. Unlike hospice care, palliative care can be provided alongside treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, dialysis, or other disease-directed therapies.
A referral is often recommended, but requirements may vary depending on your insurance coverage and care needs. Our team can help guide you through the referral process.
Absolutely. Palliative care is designed to support both patients and families. Caregivers receive education, guidance, emotional support, and help navigating complex decisions.
Palliative care is available at any stage of a serious illness and can be provided alongside curative treatment. Hospice care is intended for patients nearing the end of life who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are focused primarily on comfort.
Get answers, explore care options, and find support for your family.