Palliative Care
About Palliative Care at Bayview
We support people living with serious illness by caring for the whole person—mind, body, and spirit.
Our Mission
To deliver compassionate, personalized care that honors each person’s values, relieves suffering, and enhances everyday life.
Where We Provide Care
We offer palliative care in the hospital and clinic:
- Inpatient Palliative Care – For patients admitted to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- Thoracic Oncology Clinic – Outpatient care for people with lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and related illnesses
- The Center for ALS Specialty Care – Comprehensive support for individuals with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Our Team
Palliative care works best through teamwork. Our interprofessional team includes:
- Board Certified Physicians – Experts in symptom relief and serious illness communication
- Pharmacy Specialist – Ensuring safe, effective symptom management
- Palliative Certified Chaplain – Providing spiritual care for all beliefs
- Program Specialist – Coordinating care and ensuring continuity
Our team is available to see consults in the hospital Monday-Friday from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.
How Palliative Care Helps
- Relief from pain and other distressing symptoms
- Guidance with medical decisions
- Emotional and spiritual support
- Advance care planning
- Coordination with your other providers
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness, alongside treatments aimed at cure.
Contact Us
To learn more about our program, please Contact our team.
The willow tree has a long history of symbolism rooted in spirituality. A most valuable trait of the willow is its flexibility – capable of bending markedly without breaking.
He was not just a patient number or another diagnosis while he was under your care. The business of medicine was not like a business but a visit from a new friend. We were so blessed to have that happen.
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Palliative Arts Program
As specialists, we integrate the medical humanities of literature, music, and film into our educational and organizational methods.