Palliative Care

Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital provides palliative care to relieve suffering and improve the quality of life for patients and families dealing with life-threatening illness.  This may include expert control of pain and other illness symptoms, as well as providing support for patients and families through various stages of illness and the associated medical treatments.  Palliative care also helps to improve communication and decision-making for patients, family members and health care providers and eases a patient’s transition between settings. 

For more information about the Summa Wadsworth-Rittman Hospital Palliative Care services, talk to your doctor or call 330-331-1752 or 1-800-828-1789, extension 1752.