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Area of Expertise: Palliative Care(Part of Cancer Care)

The goal of our Palliative Care Clinic at the UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is to help you live as well as possible while facing a serious or life-threatening illness.

Palliative care focuses on the whole person: body, mind and spirit. Our team of professionals offers care at any stage of your illness, including at the end of life. We aim to provide comfort and preserve your dignity, help you achieve open communication with your family and caregivers, and we offer care that enhances the quality of your life.

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Related Resources

Grief, Bereavement, and Coping With Loss (Article)

Grief, bereavement (mourning), and coping with loss are common challenges following the loss of a loved one from cancer.

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Planning the Transition to End-of-Life Care in Advanced Cancer (Article)

Planning the transition to end-of-life care in advanced cancer involves talking about patient wishes and preferences.

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End-of-Life Care for People Who Have Cancer (Article)

A fact sheet that answers some of the questions patients, their family members, and caregivers may have about the end of life.

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Spirituality in Cancer Care (Article)

Spirituality and religion help patients, families, and caregivers cope with cancer and spiritual distress.

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Related Conditions

UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

  • End of Life Issues

Related Medical Treatments and Procedures

UAMS Health providers perform and prescribe a broad range of treatments and procedures, some of which may not be listed below.

  • Hospice Care
  • Pain Management
  • Palliative Care
  • Quality of Life Management

Providers

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Sarah E. Harrington, M.D.

Sarah E. Harrington, M.D. Palliative Care Physician

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John C. 'Charlie' Kincaid Jr., M.D.

John C. "Charlie" Kincaid Jr., M.D. Palliative Care Physician

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Samantha S. McKelvey, M.D.

Samantha S. McKelvey, M.D. Palliative Care Physician

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Heather C. Moore, M.D.

Heather C. Moore, M.D. Palliative Care Physician

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Emily M. Newsome, D.O.

Emily M. Newsome, D.O. Palliative Care Physician

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Locations

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Palliative Care Clinic

Palliative Care Clinic

449 Jack Stephens Drive
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Numbers
501-296-1200
New Patients
501-686-8738
Returning Patients
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Related Areas of Expertise

  • Pain Management

    The pain management specialists at UAMS Health offer the latest treatments and technologies for managing pain.

Make an Appointment

Request an appointment by contacting a clinic directly or by calling the UAMS Health appointment line at (501) 686-8000.

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