Hospice & Palliative Care in Pittsburgh, PA
Your VITAS hospice team members visit you wherever you call home—whether in a private home, nursing home, assisted living facility or long-term care facility—throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.
Choosing VITAS for yourself, your loved one, or your patient means choosing:
- A team of compassionate professionals that provides personalized clinical and psychosocial care, tailoring treatment to each patient’s specific needs.
- Complete coverage of prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, medical equipment, and supplies related to the patient’s hospice diagnosis.
- 24/7 access to helpful, empathetic professionals who can address patient and caregiver concerns.
VITAS hospice care is wherever you need it. The map below indicates our general service area in Pittsburgh.
Are you looking for a hospice career in Pittsburgh? View our open positions today.
VITAS Healthcare Locations in Pittsburgh, PA
Office
Cranberry Township VITAS Hospice Office
2009 Mackenzie Way
Suite 110
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
Meet the VITAS Hospice Team
Physician
The physician closely monitors the progression of the patient’s illness, prescribes appropriate medications and coordinates care with other members of the team.
Hospice Nurse
The hospice nurse is skilled in assessing and managing pain and other symptoms. A nurse may also help with personal care.
Hospice Aide
Hospice aides provide personal care to the patient. They are also the “eyes and ears” for the rest of the hospice team.
Social Worker
The social worker acts as a friendly and skilled listener and provides emotional support.
Volunteer
The hospice volunteer can bring music or a Paw Pals animal companion, and spends quality time with the patient and family.
Chaplain
The chaplain ministers to the spiritual needs of patients and families of all faiths, and can work with their clergy.
