Carolina Caring Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Filling Each Day with Purpose in Catawba County

Our team is here to offer the caring support and guidance you need to make informed decisions about your care or the hospice care or palliative medicine needs of a loved one in Catawba County, North Carolina. Whether you’re seeking information for yourself or for someone dear to you, please contact us today.

About this location

At Carolina Caring, we are dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care and palliative medicine services to the residents of Catawba County, from Hickory to Conover and every community in between. For your convenience, we bring our exceptional care directly to you, whether you’re in Maiden, Claremont, or Long View. Additionally, Catawba County is fortunate to have a wide range of physical locations to serve you better. We offer two palliative medicine clinics, the Newton Palliative Care Clinic and the Sherrills Ford Palliative Medicine Clinic, as well as two hospice houses, the Catawba Valley Hospice House and the Sherrills Ford Hospice House. Our mission is to support individuals and families facing serious illnesses by providing personalized care that ensures comfort, dignity, and an enhanced quality of life. Whether you need hospice care for end-of-life support or palliative medicine to manage symptoms and improve daily living, our compassionate team is here to guide and assist you every step of the way.

Services Offered

Palliative Medicine

Carolina Caring's palliative medicine is a program of care designed to support you as a person. If you are dealing with a serious illness that limits your daily activities and would like assistance and guidance on making life easier, palliative medicine can help.

House Calls

Healthcare providers are more accessible than ever with Carolina Caring’s new home care service. The program is designed to serve patients who face barriers to accessing routine medical care, including disabilities, chronic illnesses, mobility problems and more.

Hospice

Hospice care is intended to enhance quality of life for people who are facing the last months of their lives. It seeks to offer comfort and support so that individuals diagnosed with a serious illness can achieve peace of mind in the ways that matter most to them. When at all possible, care is provided at the person’s home or wherever he or she is most comfortable.

Cardinal Kids

Cardinal Kids is a community-based health care program dedicated to helping children and their families face the challenges of pediatric palliative care. Our top priority is to ensure an appropriate level of comfort based on a plan of expert, individualized health care.

Carolina Caring Providers

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Megan Frasure
AGNP-C
Graduated from East Carolina University and received a Master’s degree from Duke University.
Carolina Caring team member
Kelly Stockton-Drum
NP-C
Graduated from Gardner-Webb University and received a Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina - Greensboro.
Carolina Caring team member
Leah Leska
FNP-BC
Graduated from App State and UNC - Greensboro, with post-graduate degrees from ECU and Duke University.
Carolina Caring team member
Tisha Fisher
FNP-C
Graduated and received her Bachelors and Masters degrees at East Tennessee State University.
Carolina Caring team member
Robin Sherrill
FNP-C
Received her Bachelors, Masters and Post Masters degrees from Gardner-Webb University.
Carolina Caring team member
Jacqueline Brown
FNP-C
Graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne University and received a Masters degree from Duke University.
Carolina Caring team member
Patricia Bortnick
FNP-C, ACHPN
Graduated from Winston-Salem State University and received a Master’s degree from East Tennessee State University.
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Landon Marshall
FNP-C
Graduated from UNC Greensboro and received a Master’s degree from Western Carolina University.
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Virginia Duany-Jiminez
DO
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Charles Frankhouser
MD
Hospice and Palliative Care Fellow, Lehigh Valley Health Network
Carolina Caring team member
Sally Nicks
MD
Fellow, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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Laura Walker
MD
Received her medical degree from University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada
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Melissa Beaver
AGNP-C, MSN-RN
Graduated from Appalachian State University and received a Masters from South University in Savannah.
Carolina Caring team member
Lindsey Laffon
DNP, FNP-C
Earned a Master of Science and Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Carolina Caring team member
Kayla Overstreet
MSN, APRN, CPNP
Graduated from Jacksonville State University and received a Masters degree from University of Alabama.
Carolina Caring team member
Brittany Tidd
MSN, APRN, CPNP
Graduated from Western Carolina University and received a Masters degree from Duke University.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who Provides Palliative Care?

    Who Provides Palliative Care?
    A palliative medicine care team may consist of specialist nurses and doctors, social workers, spiritual leaders, therapists, nutritionists, and other professionals, depending on the patient’s needs.
  • What is Hospice Care?

    What is Hospice Care?
    Hospice care is a type of care designed to provide comfort and support to individuals with terminal illnesses when curative treatment is no longer an option. The focus of hospice care is on managing pain and symptoms, ensuring a person’s quality of life in their final months or weeks. Hospice care is typically provided in the patient’s home, but it can also take place in hospice centers, hospitals, or nursing homes. The care is holistic, addressing not just physical needs, but also emotional, spiritual, and social aspects, and it extends support to the patient’s family as well.
  • How is Dementia Diagnosed?

    How is Dementia Diagnosed?
    Dementia is diagnosed through a combination of medical history, physical exams, neurological tests, and cognitive assessments. Doctors may also use brain imaging and blood tests to rule out other causes of symptoms. A thorough evaluation by a healthcare professional is crucial for an accurate diagnosis.
  • When Should I Start Advance Care Planning?

    When Should I Start Advance Care Planning?
    It’s never too early to start advance care planning. It’s especially important to begin these discussions if you have a serious or chronic illness, but even healthy individuals should consider making their wishes known in case of unexpected situations.
  • How Does Palliative Care Differ from the Care I’m Receiving Now?

    How Does Palliative Care Differ from the Care I’m Receiving Now?
    Palliative care is an additional layer of support that complements your current treatment. The palliative care team collaborates with your existing healthcare providers to tailor care plans focused on improving your quality of life and supporting your family.