About Us
The Hand in Hand Palliative Care team at Children’s Nebraska is here to make sure your child is comfortable. Our goal is to foster an environment where children can immerse themselves in cherished activities with their loved ones, play with their favorite toys and create precious memories. Your child’s quality of life and your peace of mind are our top priorities. We support families by:
Helping your child be as active as possible
Allowing you to spend more time being parents rather than care coordinators
Preparing you for potential crises
Helping you with making medical decisions
When your child starts receiving palliative care, we’ll talk with you and your child honestly and compassionately to help you understand their condition, treatment and what to expect moving forward. Your family’s values, hopes and wishes are important to us. We will explore care options with your family, including supporting you through advanced care planning, such as long-term care.
Your child will receive palliative care in addition to any treatments they’re already undergoing for their condition. We recognize the important role of your child’s specialists and integrate our services seamlessly with other departments by staying in touch with your child’s care providers and offering integrative therapies, such as pet therapy and relaxation techniques, to relieve symptoms and find peace of mind.
Contact Us
Palliative Care
Phone:
Email:
Fax:
402.955.3991
Additional Information:
You will need a referral from your primary or specialty care provider. For more information about Hand in Hand Palliative Care, call 402.955.5428.
Meet Our Providers
Get to know our team of specialized providers who’ve spent years practicing palliative care in clinical settings. These specialists are leading the way in helping improve children’s quality of life and comfort.
Treatments and Services
The Hand in Hand Palliative Care team is a multidisciplinary team that provides both medical and non-medical methods to care for a child. While medication might be the best approach in some cases, integrative therapies such as massage therapy, healing touch or music therapy may be preferred in others. Often, using medication and integrative therapies together is the preferred treatment approach.
Children’s offers a variety of inpatient services and support options to help with decision making and coping with emotional challenges.
Integrative Support Therapies
Our team also provides different integrative support therapies to help relieve symptoms caused by the child’s illness or treatment. These therapies can improve the child’s life quality and help them express their thoughts and emotions.
Locations
What Sets Us Apart
The palliative care team at Children’s Nebraska is made up of specialists who are ready to address the physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs of you and your child. Team members may include:
Awards and Honors
Children’s Hand in Hand Palliative Care is the only palliative care program in Nebraska solely dedicated to pediatrics. Our providers have been recognized with the Nebraska Hospice and Palliative Care Association Shining Star Award (2013) and the American Hospital Association Circle of Life Citation of Honor Award (2018).