Mercy Medical Center officials are announcing plans for a fund-raising event to create a Palliative Care Unit in Springfield, MA, WWLP reports.
The new care unit will benefit the local community and honor Andy Yee, a supporter of the hospital. Mercy leaders, state and local officials will gather to discuss ways to raise funds to help defray the cost of the project.
Dr. Glynn and Ms. Laurie Loiacono, MD, Chief of Critical Care, will oversee the Andy Yee Palliative Care Unit on the fifth floor of the center. The unit will be designed to provide a soothing space for end of life care for patients and families, also for patients with chronic illnesses, who require pain and symptom management.
