Welcome to Penn State Hershey Palliative Care

Palliative Care provides comfort for the seriously ill through the relief of pain, symptoms, and stress. The focus of Palliative Care is neither to hasten nor postpone death. It provides relief from pain and other distressing symptoms and integrates the psychological and spiritual aspects of care. Furthermore, it offers a support system to help relatives and friends cope during the patient's illness and bereavement.

Our Mission is to provide unconditional care to improve the quality of life for patients and their families with incurable diseases.  More...