The AFHT palliative care team, also known as HOPE Huntsville is there for our patients and families to preserve hope and promote quality of life.
The Palliative Care Team supports individuals and their families in Huntsville and surrounding area cope with the physical, emotional, social, psychological and spiritual concerns caused by living with a life-threatening illness.
Palliative care is active, total care for those facing a life-threatening illness. It involves an interdisciplinary team of health care professionals who provide coordinated services for individuals and their families. Our team consists of Nurse Consultants, Social Worker, Physician Consultants and Pharmacy Support.
We accept referrals from a variety of sources including patients, family/friends, physicians, nurses, community agencies, hospices, and long-term care homes.
For more information, please contact Vanessa Vandersluis at 705 787-0846 x206 or vanessa.vandersluis@algonquinfht.ca
