Pedi Pals – Massachusetts Department of Public Health Pediatric Palliative Care Network

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Contact Information

Notre Dame Health Care
Contact: Tracy L. Larson-Benvenuti, MSW, LICSW, ACHP-SW, Director of Psychosocial Services, Notre Dame At Home Hospice & Palliative Care, Pedi Pals Program
Email Address: TBenvenuti@NotreDameHealthCare.org
Phone: 508-852-5505

555 Plantation Street Worcester, MA 01605
Area Served: Central

Map Location Pedi Pals - Massachusetts Department of Public Health Pediatric Palliative Care Network

Narrative

Notre Dame Pedi Pals Program is a provider for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Pediatric Palliative Care Network. Notre Dame Pedi Pals is funded by DPH and is available to all children and families in Massachusetts. Notre Dame serves children and families in the Central Massachusetts area. Pedi Pals enhances existing services to meet the needs of eligible children with any life-limiting illness, even when a cure remains a possibility. Dealing with the diagnosis of a child’s serious illness is difficult for the entire family. It is important that your child, your family, and you get the support and care you need during this hard time. The goal of the Pediatric Palliative Care Network is to improve the quality of life of your entire family through its support and services.

Service Types

  • Case Management
  • Nursing
  • Rehabilitation

Program Type

  • Counseling
  • Medical
  • Personal Care
  • Respite
  • Support Groups

Populations Served

  • Blood disorders
  • Cancer
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Genetic Disorders
  • Heart Disorder
  • Leukemia
  • Sickle Cell Disease

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18

Additional Information

  • Fees: Free Service