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Wolfson Palliative
Care Program
New Britain General campus: (860) 224-5463
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The Hospital of Central Connecticut's Wolfson Palliative Care Program is a consult service assisting with the ongoing care needs of patients with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. These diseases may include cardiac, pulmonary, kidney, central nervous system, hematological, cancer or
other conditions.
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Living with chronic illness can affect individuals in unique ways, depending on the underlying disease. Many experience physical symptoms associated with disease progression: pain, shortness of breath, changes in appetite and decline in physical activity.
Conducting a comprehensive assessment and treating distressing physical symptoms is a priority for the Wolfson Palliative Care service; as untreated physical symptoms can affect an individuals emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being.
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