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Palliative Care & Hospice

Compassionate care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life

At Premier Hospitalists of Kansas, our Palliative Care and Hospice Services are dedicated to supporting patients and families facing serious or life-limiting illnesses. Our goal is to ensure that every patient receives care aligned with their goals, values, and needs—addressing not only physical symptoms but also emotional, spiritual, and psychosocial well-being.

Palliative Care

Our Palliative Care program focuses on enhancing quality of life for patients at any stage of serious illness—whether they are pursuing curative treatment or transitioning toward comfort-focused care. Through collaboration among physicians, nurses, social workers, and case managers, we deliver a holistic approach that prioritizes comfort, clarity, and support.

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Our palliative care team works closely with patients, families, and referring providers to:

  • Manage pain and symptoms associated with chronic or advanced illnesses

  • Provide emotional and psychological support for patients and families

  • Facilitate communication about goals of care and treatment preferences

  • Coordinate care across hospital, post-acute, and home settings

  • Support informed decision-making through education and compassionate guidance

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By focusing on relief of symptoms and stress, our Palliative Care program helps patients live as fully and comfortably as possible—no matter their diagnosis or stage of illness.

Hospice Care

When a patient’s condition progresses beyond curative treatment, our Hospice Care team focuses on ensuring comfort, peace, and dignity during life’s final stages.

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We are proud to collaborate with trusted community hospice organizations to provide seamless, compassionate end-of-life care. Our physicians serve in key leadership roles across several programs, ensuring clinical excellence, individualized care, and unwavering support for both patients and families:

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  • Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice — Dr. Daniel Morgan, Medical Director

  • Good Shepherd Hospice — Dr. Caleb Bowers and Dr. Alisa Schmidt, Medical Directors

  • Phoenix Home Health & Hospice — Dr. Matt Downen, Medical Director​

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Through these partnerships, our hospice teams provide:

  • Comprehensive pain and symptom management

  • Emotional, social, and spiritual support for patients and families

  • 24/7 physician availability for urgent needs and symptom control

  • Guidance through transitions of care and end-of-life planning

  • Bereavement and grief support services for loved ones

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Each hospice program reflects our shared mission: to treat every patient with compassion, dignity, and respect, while supporting families with comfort and understanding during life’s most vulnerable moments.

Our Philosophy of Care

We believe that healing, comfort, and compassion are interconnected. Our Palliative and Hospice Care programs work in harmony to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of every patient. Through open communication, clinical expertise, and human connection, we empower individuals and their families to navigate serious illness with confidence, peace, and dignity.

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At Premier Hospitalists of Kansas, we are honored to walk alongside our patients—providing care that not only extends life but enhances the meaning and comfort within it.

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