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“Nothing is guaranteed”

…this valuable time together, to go camping, to go to the beach, and even to take two dream trips later this year. Palliative care, designed to provide supportive care for patients who suffer from chronic, serious, and terminal illnesses, can…

Palliative Care

Palliative Care Transitions PalliativeCare addresses the unique needs of each patient and family we serve by providing support with symptom management, goals of care to include end-of-life planning, and accessing community resources. As a consultative service, we collaborate with your…

Executive Team

…level, working to advance models of care for those with serious illness. To address the needs of our most vulnerable population, she helped launch Transitions Kids—a home-based pediatric hospice and palliative care program. Embracing the mission and elevating wrap-around care,…

Drs. Patel and Thompson Earn Fellow Status

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…of hospice and palliative medicine. About AAHPM The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is the only national medical specialty society for hospice and palliative medicine. Since 1988, AAHPM has supported hospice and palliative medicine through professional education…

Joshua Dowd, MD

…Hospice and Palliative Medicine Physician at Transitions LifeCare Admitting privileges at WakeMed Raleigh Campus and WakeMed Cary Hospital Degree Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine / MD Residency University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine Hospitals and Health Centers /…

Laura Patel, MD

…of Medicine / Internal Medicine Fellowship UNC School of Medicine / Geriatric Medicine Certifications Board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Memberships American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) Center To Advance Palliative Care (CAPC)…

Christopher Thompson, MD

…of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Current Appointments and Affiliations Member of Palliative Care Inpatient Service, WakeMed Health & Hospitals Degree Xavier University School of Medicine / MD Residency Columbus Regional Medical Center / Family Medicine Fellowship…

Rachel Lipner, D.O.

…School of Medicine Degree Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine / D.O. Residency Lehigh Valley Health Network / Internal Medicine Fellowship UNC School of Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certifications Board certified in Internal Medicine Board certified in Hospice…

What is Palliative Care?

Discover practical insights on what palliative care offers and how we at Transitions LifeCare can be a resource for those seeking to manage the pain and symptoms that accompany a serious life-limiting illness. This conversation will help to lead you…

Home Health, Palliative Care, and Hospice: What’s the Difference? (1.0 Contact Hour)

Death is not an event but a series of transitions in declining health. Ninety percent of us will die from a predictable chronic or terminal illness extending over months or years. It’s important to know the variety of services available…

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