Noah’s Children addresses the “total pain”
that results in suffering.
Physical pain and symptoms are aggressively treated, emotional and spiritual turmoil is addressed, and social and practical needs are met.
Decisions at the end of life can be fraught with confusion, uncertainty, ambiguity and deep emotions. Research reveals that the benefits of comprehensive and compassionate services during this time provide enormous benefits for both the child and family members: suffering is minimized, quality of life is improved, pain and symptoms are more adequately managed, and patients and families feel they have been better prepared for decision-making along the way.
Care can be provided concurrent with curative efforts or as the main focus of care, depending on the trajectory of the illness and the wishes of the patient and family. Through an interdisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurses, social workers, spiritual care experts and volunteers, and working with the child’s Primary Care Physician, Noah’s Children staff closely assesses the multiple needs and desires of the child and family and then develops a comprehensive plan of care that can be modified as the needs and wishes change.
As Noah’s Children has grown over the years, so has its art collection. Local artists, writers and poets have contributed their own designs and creations, and ongoing school art programs have helped Noah’s Children pursue additional fundraising efforts.
