When facing serious, chronic or life-limiting illnesses, compassionate support and symptom relief become vital for both patients and their families. Palliative care at our Virgin Islands clinic is designed to improve quality of life by managing pain, addressing symptoms and providing emotional, social and spiritual support services. 

Our specialized team focuses on ensuring comfort and dignity, working closely with patients and their loved ones to navigate these challenging moments with care and understanding. You may be facing something that feels unimaginable, but you’re not alone — and you never have to be again.

Palliative Care Services

Symptom Management

Our palliative care specialists are here to ensure your loved one’s symptoms — such as pain, fatigue, breathlessness and nausea — are effectively managed. By keeping these symptoms under control, we help them live more comfortably, allowing you to focus on spending meaningful time together.

Holistic Approach

We recognize that illness impacts not just the body but the mind and spirit as well. Our palliative care specialists look beyond the physical to offer holistic emotional, social and spiritual support — all without having to leave the Virgin Islands. Whether you need guidance with decisions, a compassionate ear, or counseling to cope with the challenges ahead — we’re here to help.

Coordination of Care

Palliative care is a collaborative effort. We work closely with your loved one’s entire medical team — doctors, nurses, social workers and chaplains — to ensure their care is well-coordinated and fully in line with their preferences. Every team member is informed and synchronized, leaving nothing to chance.

Communication and Planning

Clear, compassionate communication is at the heart of what we do. We help you and your loved one understand their illness, explore treatment options and make informed decisions about what comes next. With our support, you can plan ahead and feel confident that their wishes will always be respected.

Family Support

Serious illness affects not just the patient, but the whole family. That’s why we offer counseling, respite care and practical support for caregivers — to help everyone navigate the emotional and logistical complexities of care.

Meet Our Team

At St. Thomas & St. Croix Cancer Specialists, our dedicated palliative care team is here to provide compassionate support and services during every stage of treatment. Our goal is to ensure that comfort, well-being and quality of life are always prioritized as we work closely with the entire care team to manage symptoms and offer support.

Dr. Elizabeth Delgiacco, MD, and Dr. Erole McLean Hobdy, MD, lead our team with an unwavering commitment to personalized care. Because that’s what you and your family deserve.

We’re here for you

Palliative care services in the U.S. Virgin Islands performed by specialists that keep comfort top-of-mind. Because compassion is often what we need most.

St. Thomas Clinic

(340) 776-1551

Hours

Monday – Friday
8am to 4pm

Location

9150 Estate Thomas, Suite 203
Virgin Islands Medical Foundation Building
St. Thomas, VI 00802