The UTMB Health Palliative Care Program has expanded! Following the opening of its Galveston clinic in September, the program has opened a second location in League City. Clinics are located at:
UTMB University Health
Clinics (UHC)
1005 Harborside Drive, 6th Floor
Galveston, TX 77555
UTMB Victory Lakes Town
Center
2660 Gulf Freeway South
League City, TX 77573
Clinics are staffed by three dedicated palliative care faculty members:
- Dr. Mostafa El Sayed
- Dr. Brianna Probasco
- Dr. Sean O’Mahony
Palliative care provides an added layer of support for patients facing serious or complex illnesses (e.g. cancer, COPD, CHF, chronic kidney or liver disease, Dementia, degenerative neurological conditions, AIDS) by focusing on symptom management, emotional and spiritual support, advance care planning, and goals-of-care discussions.
Referrals to palliative care are especially beneficial for patients experiencing:
- Uncontrolled symptoms (e.g., pain, nausea, breathlessness)
- Progressive or life-limiting conditions
- Frequent hospitalizations or ER visits
- Complex medical decision-making needs
- Psychosocial or spiritual distress
- Caregiver strain
To refer a patient, please use the referral code: REF000202 in Epic.
The Palliative Care Program faculty and staff are excited to continue serving patients and colleagues and appreciate your support in ensuring that those who may benefit from palliative care receive timely, compassionate care.