Joseph Dixon, MD

Dr. Kristen Palomba is a dedicated medical professional specializing in palliative care, affiliated with Trinity Health IHA Medical Group in Ypsilanti, Michigan. She completed her medical education at Central Michigan University and her residency at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and is board-certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine. Dr. Palomba is committed to providing compassionate care to her patients, focusing on improving their quality of life through comprehensive palliative treatment. Her practice emphasizes patient-centered approaches, ensuring that each individual's needs and preferences are prioritized in their care plan. Generated from the website

Our team works with your own treatment team to provide care that relieves symptoms such as pain, nausea, or difficulty breathing. We may also provide support for a smooth transition from curative care to care that focuses more on comfort. Palliative care is different from hospice care, and offers services such as: • Medication adjustments for better pain control • Outpatient consultation for oncology patients • Supportive counseling for patients and loved ones • Coordination of care with treating physicians and other team members • Integration of psychological and spiritual aspects of health care with the physical aspects • Information on the course of illness, options for care, and other health concerns • Creating a comforting, soothing environment for the seriously ill patient • Companionship for patients who are dying and are alone Talk to your doctor or care team if you are interested in receiving palliative care.

Our team works with your own treatment team to provide care that relieves symptoms such as pain, nausea, or difficulty breathing. We may also provide support for a smooth transition from curative care to care that focuses more on comfort.Palliative care is different from hospice care, and offers services such as:Medication adjustments for better pain controlOutpatient consultation for oncology patientsSupportive counseling for patients and loved onesCoordination of care with treating physicians and other team membersIntegration of psychological and spiritual aspects of health care with the physical aspectsInformation on the course of illness, options for care, and other health concernsCreating a comforting, soothing environment for the seriously ill patientCompanionship for patients who are dying and are aloneTalk to your doctor or care team if you are interested in receiving palliative care.