BackJune 5, 2025
Expansion of Outpatient Palliative Care Services to Georgetown Hospital
June 5, 2025 (Halton, On) – Halton Healthcare has expanded its Outpatient Palliative Care Clinics to Georgetown Hospital, bringing compassionate, end-of-life care closer to home and ensuring patients and their families can access vital support and comfort in their own community.
“Palliative care offers relief, reassurance and guidance for both patients and their families, helping them navigate complex health journeys with greater confidence and peace of mind, "said Dr. Tarek Kazem, Palliative Medicine Division Lead, Halton Healthcare. “Building on the success of our clinics in Oakville and Milton, this new location will ensure that individuals living with serious health conditions or complex symptoms can access expert support, symptom management, and comfort in a setting that’s familiar and convenient.”
The Georgetown clinic will be led by Dr. Sumeet Khanna, a respected and experienced palliative care physician. With his leadership, patients will benefit from timely, coordinated outpatient care that reduces the need for travel during already difficult times. Until now, patients in the Georgetown area accessed this specialized care in Oakville or Milton.
“Expanding outpatient palliative care to Georgetown Hospital is an important step in strengthening how we deliver care across the region,” said Dr. Khanna. “We’re not only improving access but also easing the burden on patients during some of the most challenging times in their lives. Our goal is to provide care that is timely, equitable, and deeply compassionate – designed to meet the unique needs of each patient.”
This expansion means that outpatient palliative care services are now available at all three Halton Healthcare sites – improving access, convenience and choice for patients and families across the region. It reflects Halton Healthcare’s commitment to building an integrated system of care that meets the evolving needs of our communities and supports patients through every stage of their health journey.