Pediatric Palliative Care – Franklin County Pioneer Valley Hospice & Palliative Care

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Narrative

Pediatric palliative care is for children who are 19 or younger with a diagnosis of a potentially life-limiting illness and living in Massachusetts. Referrals may be made by health care professionals, social service agencies, or family caregivers. A physician diagnosis of an illness that could limit normal life expectancy is required. Examples include advanced cancer, neurodegenerative conditions, major organ failure, HIV, cystic fibrosis, congenital or genetic conditions, neurological disorders, renal failure, or traumatic injury.

Service Types

• Case Management
• Nursing

Program Type

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

Populations Served

• Cancer
• Genetic Disorders
• Heart Disorder
• Kidney Disease
• Leukemia
• Sickle Cell Disease

Ages Served

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

Additional Information

• Fees: MassHealth, Private Insurance