Palliative Care Clinic

4018 W. Capitol Ave.
Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute
Sixth Floor
Little Rock, AR 72205

Contact Information

Clinic Phone Number: (501) 686-8738
Appointment Phone Numbers: (501) 296-1200
New Patients; (501) 686-8738
Returning Patients

Hours

Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: Closed

After Hours

If you are in need of urgent or emergency care, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department at your local hospital.

If you are sick or have a minor injury and need to talk to someone right away, you can access UAMS HealthNow for a video visit with a UAMS provider 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute building

COVID-19 Update

Before Coming to UAMS

If you have any symptoms of COVID-19, think you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, or have tested positive for COVID-19, you will need to reschedule your appointment.

Patients who have had a COVID-19 infection may have in-person appointments 21 days after infection or a positive COVID test, as long as your symptoms are improving.

Call the UAMS appointment center at (501) 686-8000 to reschedule your appointment or ask if your appointment can be done by phone or video. Please call your clinic if you have questions about coming for an in-person visit.

What to Expect at Your Appointment

Everyone who comes to UAMS is required to wear a mask and pass a health screening. You will also have your temperature taken. Please do not remove your mask until asked to do so by a UAMS employee.

Visitors required or recommended to quarantine by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) due to illness, potential exposure, travel or other reason are not allowed at UAMS until cleared by ADH.

Outpatient Visitor Guidelines

One visitor may come to your appointment with you. You may also include others in your appointment by phone or video chat. Visitors must be 18 or older. Some clinics have additional visitor guidelines. Call your clinic for more information if you have a visitation question.

Please visit our COVID-19 resources to learn more about what to expect at your appointment.

About Palliative Care Clinic

The goal of our Palliative Care Clinic 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.

By working with you, your cancer treatment team and health care providers in your community, we blend palliative care into your cancer therapy.

We provide:

Expert treatment and monitoring of pain and other symptoms, including nausea, breathing difficulties, anxiety and difficulty sleeping
Emotional and spiritual support for you and your family that can include support from a chaplain or behavioral medicine specialist
Excellent communication and compassionate care, encouraging an open dialogue between patient, family and medical team
Help in navigating the health care system
Help in coordinating care, including hospice, at home and in the community, and help coordinating symptom management and psychosocial support plans with community resources

Parking Information

Parking is available in Parking 3 at the corner of Cedar and Capitol. Parking stubs for patients are validated in the clinic. For your convenience, park on Levels 2B, 3B, 4B or 5B. Valet parking is available in front of the Cancer Institute for a fee.

Directions From the Parking Area

Take the Cancer Institute elevators in Parking 3 to Level 2B.
Exit the walkway on Level 2B of Parking 3, and you will be at the Cancer Institute’s entrance.
Enter the Cancer Institute and take Elevator D to the sixth floor or visit the Welcome Desk for assistance.

Appointment Information

For new patients, appointments with the Palliative Care Clinic are by referral only, so please contact your primary care doctor or oncologist. If needed, you can visit one of our doctors in the Center for Primary Care to obtain a referral.

For returning patients, please call (501) 686-8738 to schedule an appointment.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

For your first appointment, please bring a photo ID and your insurance card along with a list of any medications you’re taking, including over-the-counter medications. You should also bring any medical records you can provide, including slides or test results from other clinics.

For future appointments, please provide updated medical and insurance information.

UAMS MyChart

UAMS MyChart is a patient portal that gives you free, secure 24-hour online access to your health information. You can see your lab and test results, send messages to your doctor, make appointments, refill prescriptions and pay your bills. Ask your clinic staff or hospital nurse how to sign up for UAMS MyChart.