Providence Alaska Children's Hospital - Hospice Kids Care

Providence Alaska Children's Hospital - Hospice Kids Care

When your child has a serious illness with an uncertain future, your world is turned upside down. Hospice Kids Care is here to help. We provide supportive care for young patients and their families at the same time they receive treatments, such as chemotherapy, that are intended to cure their condition. Our team provides services in your home in order to control your child’s symptoms and help your entire family feel supported and cared for. We work closely with you to determine needs and offer everyone mental, emotional and spiritual support and counseling, in addition to physical support for your child. Our focus is on improving your child’s quality of life and helping your family through this difficult time.

Services

Bereavement support for family members
Case management by a registered nurse
Durable medical equipment
Medication for pain and symptom management
Nursing aide visits to assist with personal care
Regular home nursing visits and 24-hour access to a registered nurse for urgent questions & support
Social worker support
Spiritual care