Palliative Care is an extra layer of support for people with chronic or serious illness. This type of care is focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness with a goal to improve quality of life for both the patient and family. Palliative Care is appropriate at any age or stage of a serious or chronic illness and can complement curative treatments.

Service Coordination and Case Managementis help you organize the services you receive from many different public and private agencies so that everyone is working together toward the same goals. It can help you meet your needs and wants by linking you to appropriate resources, services, and opportunities. It can also help solve basic problems as they arise.

Palliative care at WHMC is for any patient suffering from a chronic disease, whether in the beginning or final stages. Services include pain & symptom management, curative, and end-of-life care. Program Specific Email: susan.hunt@whmc.org

Social workers are here to help Veterans, families and caregivers with almost any need, from help with finances or housing to questions about treatment, to just feeling overwhelmed. We are here for you.

Social work is integral to health care. We can help you and your family manage stress-related problems due to injury or illness, and find VA community resources to meet your needs like:

• Home health services
• Legal services
• Transportation
• Community living

To utilize services, you must fill out a 10-10EZ attach 214 and fax or mail in prior to visit. You must bring the letter you get back from the VA with you to your eligibility appointment.

For more information contact Reid, Emily, or Tray at (509)-434-7009.

If you need assistance navigating the application process, contact Becky Buri, Whitman County's Veteran Service Officer, (500) 397-5426.

Patient Advocates will assist you with applying for, and accessing services at Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Reach out via email or phone.