The Palliative Care Program at University of Minnesota Medical Center, Fairview, is a medical specialty that focuses on physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people with serious illness. Our goal is to reduce pain, preserve dignity and improve qualiity of life for patients. We are designated as a Palliative Care Leadership Center by the Center to Advance Palliative Care and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

In addition, our Palliative Care Program has received the prestigious Circle of Life Award which recognizes innovative programs across the nation that make great strides in palliative care. These accolades reflect our commitment to work with your physician and medical team to improve the quality of your life. 

What is palliative care?
Palliative care, or palliative medicine, is specialized medical care for people facing serious and chronic illness. It focuses on relief from symptoms, pain and stress -- whatever the diagnosis. The goal is to improve quality of life for both patient and family. Palliative care is provided by a team that includes physicians, nurses and other specialists who work together with a patient's own doctor to provide an extra layer of support. It is appropriate at any age and any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment.

Clinics:

• Minneapolis

• Masonic Cancer Clinic
  • Masonic Memorial Building
    First Floor, Suite M100
    424 Harvard St. SE
    
  • Minneapolis, MN 55455
  • 612-625-5411

• Minneapolis,

• Palliative Care Clinic
  • Phillips-Wangensteen Building
    Sixth Floor, Clinic 6B
    516 Delaware St. SE
  • Minneapolis,, MN 55455
  • 612-625-4680

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