Auburn Crest Primary & Palliative Care - North Idaho

11/15/2025

This week, we’re shining a light on the heart and brilliance of our care team — our incredible Nurse Practitioners with Auburn Crest Primary & Palliative Care

💙 Kayle McDonald, NP— bringing warmth, wisdom, and a calming presence wherever she goes.
💙 Holli Hansen, NP — leading with steady compassion and clinical excellence.
💙 Tiffany Kugler, NP — known for her gentle strength and unwavering advocacy for every patient.
💙 Christina Sarto, NP — whose dedication and grace make the toughest days a little lighter.

Each of these remarkable women embody what healthcare is meant to be: head and heart working hand in hand, guiding patients and families with courage, compassion, and love.

Thank you, Kayle, Holli, Tiffany, and Christina, for leading with both heart and skill — and for reminding us that the science of care means little without the art of compassion. 💙🦋

11/14/2025

What Matters Most to YOU?

Palliative care helps you define and achieve your personal goals:
Attending a grandchild's graduation
Maintaining independence at home
Having energy for favorite activities
Spending quality time with loved ones

Your priorities guide our care. What's important to you?

11/12/2025

❌ MYTH: Palliative care means giving up hope
✅ TRUTH: Palliative care works alongside curative treatments at ANY stage of serious illness

You can receive palliative care while actively fighting your illness. Our goal? Help you live as well as possible, for as long as possible.

11/07/2025

You Don't Have to "Just Live With" Pain

Living with serious illness doesn't mean accepting unnecessary suffering. Palliative care specializes in: ✓ Advanced pain management ✓ Reducing shortness of breath ✓ Easing nausea and fatigue ✓ Improving sleep and appetite
You deserve comfort at every stage of your journey.

11/05/2025

Palliative Care Isn't Just for Cancer Patients

We support individuals with:
Heart disease
COPD and lung conditions
Kidney disease
Parkinson's and ALS
Dementia
Any serious illness affecting daily life

If symptoms are impacting your quality of life, palliative care can help.

10/31/2025

10/29/2025

Healthcare That Comes to You: Home-Based Palliative Care

When serious illness makes leaving home difficult, comprehensive medical care can come directly to you. Home-based palliative care brings pain management, symptom relief, and emotional support right to your doorstep.

What We Bring to Your Home:
-Expert medical care from specialized nurses and doctors
-24/7 phone support for urgent needs
-Medical equipment and medications
-Help with daily activities
-Family caregiver training and support

The Benefits:
-Stay in familiar, comfortable surroundings
-Avoid exhausting trips to medical facilities
-Keep your daily routine and have loved ones nearby
-Receive personalized care on your schedule
-Often covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance

Who It's For:
-Anyone with a serious illness who needs extra support—from cancer to heart disease, dementia to lung -conditions. You don't need to be homebound or at end of life to qualify.
-Getting started is simple: Ask your doctor for a referral or contact a local palliative care program directly.
-Home-based palliative care isn't about giving up—it's about living as well as possible, wherever you call home.

10/23/2025

Compassionate care comes to you.

Auburn Crest Primary & Palliative Care is now accepting new patients in assisted living facilities throughout North Idaho. Our dedicated providers bring the same exceptional care and personal attention that defines our hospice services.

For residents in assisted living communities, our team offers comprehensive care right where you live—from routine check-ups to chronic condition management. We also serve qualifying homebound patients with in-home visits.

Choose providers who take time to know you. Choose Auburn Crest. Call 208-758-9292 to schedule an appointment.

10/22/2025

Let's talk practical differences between palliative and hospice care:

PALLIATIVE CARE COVERAGE:
Usually covered by regular health insurance
Billed like other medical visits
Can receive while getting other treatments
May have copays depending on your plan

HOSPICE CARE COVERAGE:
Medicare Part A covers most hospice services
Includes medications related to terminal diagnosis
Covers medical equipment and supplies
No copays for covered hospice services

LOCATION:
Palliative: Primarily for qualifying homebound patients
Hospice: Home, assisted living, wherever you call home

Understanding coverage helps you plan and make informed decisions.

10/17/2025

Living well doesn't mean curing the illness. It means controlling the symptoms.

Auburn Crest Palliative Care helps you:
Sleep better at night
Have energy for what matters most
Enjoy meals again
Participate in activities you love
Feel like yourself, not just your diagnosis

For qualifying homebound patients throughout North Idaho.
Ready to live better? Call 208-758-9292

10/14/2025

Palliative care is a team effort led by Kayle McDonald, NP.

Your Auburn Crest team includes:
-Nurse practitioner for medical management
-Social worker for family support and resources
-Chaplain for spiritual care
-Coordination with all your existing doctors

You don't have to navigate serious illness alone.
Call 208-758-9292 for consultation.

10/09/2025

Palliative care addresses more than pain.

We help manage:
Nausea that keeps you from eating
Fatigue that steals your energy
Shortness of breath that limits activities
Anxiety about your diagnosis
Sleep problems that affect healing

Auburn Crest Palliative Care focuses on your comfort - body, mind, and spirit.
For qualifying homebound patients in North Idaho.