Carolina Caring Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Filling Each Day with Purpose in Burke County

Our team is here to offer the support and guidance you need to make well-informed decisions about your care or the care of a loved one in Burke County, North Carolina. Whether you’re seeking information for yourself or for someone dear to you, contact us today to learn more about how we can help.
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About this location

At Carolina Caring, we are dedicated to providing compassionate hospice care and palliative care medicine services to the residents of Burke County. While we conveniently bring our exceptional care directly to wherever you call home, we also have a Palliative Medicine Clinic in Morganton. The new Carolina Caring Palliative Medicine Clinic in Morganton offers specialized care for patients with chronic diseases who are at risk of hospitalization. Our mission is to support individuals and families facing serious illnesses by offering personalized care that ensures comfort, dignity, and an improved quality of life. Whether you need hospice care for end-of-life support or palliative medicine and palliative care to manage symptoms and enhance daily living, our dedicated 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 medicine 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 serious illness. Our top priority is to ensure an appropriate level of comfort based on a plan of expert, individualized health care.

Carolina Caring Providers

Patricia Bortnick
FNP-C, ACHPN
Winston Salem State University Alumni & Masters degree from East Tennessee State University.
Tisha Fisher
FNP-C
Received her Bachelors and Masters degrees at East Tennessee State University.
Kayla Overstreet
MSN, APRN, CPNP
Graduated from Jacksonville State University and received a Masters degree from University of Alabama
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

  • What is Advance Care Planning?

    What is Advance Care Planning?
    Advance care planning involves making decisions about the healthcare you would want to receive if you become unable to speak for yourself. This includes creating documents like advance directives, which outline your wishes regarding treatments, and naming a healthcare proxy to make decisions on your behalf.
  • How Can the Cardinal Kids Program Help?

    How Can the Cardinal Kids Program Help?
    The Cardinal Kids team works closely with the child, their doctors, and family to manage physical symptoms like pain, anxiety, and nausea. Beyond medical care, the program also addresses social, emotional, and spiritual needs. By partnering with the child’s existing healthcare providers, Cardinal Kids ensures that care is comprehensive, blending palliative care with ongoing treatments.
  • Who is eligible for the Advanced Cardiac Care Program?

    Who is eligible for the Advanced Cardiac Care Program?
    Patients with advanced heart conditions such as heart failure, cardiomyopathy, or severe coronary artery disease may be eligible for the program. Eligibility is determined based on the patient’s medical condition, prognosis, and specific needs.