Location Information
UofL Physicians – Palliative Care Outpatient Clinic
UofL Health – Chestnut Street Outpatient Center401 E. Chestnut Street, Suite 310
Louisville, KY 40202 502-587-4391 Get Directions
Overview
UofL Health – Palliative Care Outpatient Clinic offers a team-based approach aimed at improving the quality of life for patients at any stage of serious illness. Palliative care can be delivered alongside your treatments, including treatments aimed at cure. We can assist with:
- Relief from distressing symptoms such as pain, anxiety and nausea
- Open discussions regarding patients’ values, goals and treatment options
- Spiritual and emotional support for patients and families
- Assistance with advance care planning
- Connection with community resources
Who would benefit from our Palliative Care Outpatient Clinic?
- Someone with ANY serious illness, such as:
- Cancer
- Advanced dementia
- Advanced liver disease
- Diabetes with complications
- Advanced COPD
- ALS
- Heart failure
- Parkinson’s disease
- Renal failure
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Dependence on others for care
- Increased health care needs, such as:
- Frequent and/or long hospital stays
- Skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays
- Requests for assistance with planning their health care journey
It is never too early to begin palliative care. Appointments can be made by calling 502-587-4391, or by physician referral through Epic.
