Palliative
CARE
Specialized medical care for people living with a serious illness; provided in-home or at our clinic.
Focused on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. Care can be offered for months to years for patients desiring support while seeking curative treatments such as chemotherapy, dialysis, radiation or surgery.
Our Kupu Care team focuses on physical and emotional care to empower you to live more of the life you want day-to-day.
Kupu Care is support for people living with serious illness.
Are you experiencing the following:
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Frequent pain, nausea, anxiety, shortness of breath, depression, and other symptoms of discomfort?
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Frequent Emergency Room or Urgent Care visits?
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Increased need to call or visit the doctor?
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Is your caregiver fatigued, overwhelmed, burned out, or frustrated?
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Desire to live a quality life in spite of serious illness.
"Before, I was going to the ER at least once a month. It has been four months with Hawai‘i Care Choices' palliative program and I haven't visited the ER yet."
Would you like help with?
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Education on managing your pain and discomfort at any age
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A plan of care based on your priorities and values
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Coordination of doctor visits and medications
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Assistance with Health Insurance Coordinator services
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Support for children with serious illness
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Support with Advance Care Planning
Kupu Care is Specialized Care
Our Kupu Care team focuses on your symptoms and emotional care. This care is provided in the comfort of your home, or at our clinic in Hilo, to help reduce pain and suffering associated with serious illness, while boosting the quality of life for you and your caregivers.
Working with Kupu Care can help you do more of what you love.
