Palliative Care
Provided by: Saskatchewan Health Authority: Sun Country Health Region
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Service Description
Improves the quality of living and dying by addressing the physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual and practical support of individuals and their loved ones coping with a life threatening illness. The focus of palliative care is to neither hasten nor postpone death but rather to make the last stages of life comfortable and peaceful. Program goals are to prevent and relieve suffering (physical, emotional, social and spiritual). Services provided are:
- Assessment and management of pain and other symptoms
- Physical, emotional, social and spiritual support
- Educational support
- Bereavement – offers a variety of care to help understand anticipate loss and grief
Eligibility
Clients, any age, with a progressive, life threatening incurable illness, no longer seeking a cure, illness is deemed incurable, life expectancy is less than 6 months.
Application Process
Referrals made for service may be initiated by any person directly involved with the client and has the client’s consent. You do not need a physician referral to receive services. Referral may be initiated by contacting your nearest Home Care Office.
Fees
Palliative care services provided in the home will be consistent with Community Home Care charges. Contact your nearest Home Care office for specifics.
Estevan - Palliative Care Coordinator: 306-637-3636
Weyburn - Palliative Care Coordinator: 306-842-6870
Service Website
www.suncountry.sk.ca/service/38/88/palliative-care.html
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Coverage Area
Sun Country Health Region
Languages Offered
English
Weyburn General Hospital
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- Acute Care (6 locations)
- Ambulance Services (16 locations)
- Diabetes Program (19 locations)
- Dietitian Services (16 locations)
- Laboratory and Diagnostic Imaging Services (13 locations)
- Lymphedema Management (7 locations)
- Occupational Therapy (8 locations)
- Palliative Care (14 locations)
- Public Health Inspection (9 locations)
- Spiritual Care (2 locations)
- Suicide Intervention Program (4 locations)
- Volunteer Services (15 locations)
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Carnduff: Sunset Haven Lodge
415 Spencer Street
Carnduff SK S0C 0S0 -
Coronach Health Centre
240 South Avenue East
Coronach SK S0H 0Z0 -
Estevan: St Joseph's Hospital
1176 Nicholson Road
Estevan SK S4A 2V6 -
Fillmore Health Centre
100 Main Street
Fillmore SK S0G 1N0 -
Gainsborough and Area Health Centre
312 Stephens Street
Gainsborough SK S0C 0Z0 -
Kipling Integrated Health Centre
906 Industrial Drive
Kipling SK S0G 2S0 -
Lampman Community Health Centre
309 2nd Avenue
Lampman SK S0C 1N0 -
Maryfield Health Centre
233 Main Street
Maryfield SK S0G 3K0 -
Midale: Mainprize Manor and Health Centre
206 South Street
Midale SK S0C 1S0 -
Radville Marian Health Centre
840 Conrad Avenue
Radville SK S0C 0G0 -
Wawota Memorial Health Centre
Choo Foo Crescent
Wawota SK S0G 5A0 -
Weyburn: Tatagwa View
808 Souris Valley Road
Weyburn SK S4H 2Z9 -
Weyburn General Hospital
201 1 Avenue Northeast
Weyburn SK S4H 0N1 -
Weyburn Special Care Home
704 5th Street Northeast
Weyburn SK S4H 2Z9
Location Info
Home Care/Palliative Care : 306-842-6870
Occupational Therapy: 306-842-8443
Acute Care Services: 306-842-8400
Primary Health: 306-842-8722
Community Support Program: 306-842-8693
Hotline: 8-1-1
HealthLine: 24/7 Professional health advice or mental health support
Business Line: 306-842-8400
Website
www.suncountry.sk.ca/map/work/menu_id/94/id/23
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