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Making the decision of whether or not you should put your loved one in a hospice is a difficult decision. There are so many things that you may not understand, and with everything that is going on, you really don’t have the time or energy …
Hospice care can benefit families by allowing them important time with loved ones as their time draws near. The care is loving, nurturing and respectful of individual patients and their families. Everyone in Las Vegas deserves quality assistance and care. The support hospice care staff …
If you are the primary caregiver (or one of the caregivers) for someone at the end of life, you likely have a lot on your plate. From your regular responsibilities (whether it is a job, your spouse/children, the upkeep of your home, etc.) to providing …
A lot of people, when they think of “hospice” think of a place. This is a misconception about hospice care. If you are receiving hospice care, you do not necessarily have to be a resident of an in-patient facility. Most hospice programs are actually home-based, …
One common misconception about hospice is that you need a referral for hospice care before you can talk to a hospice. This is far from the truth. If you suspect that you or a loved one will need hospice care, you should talk to different …
Everyone’s story is different, but for everyone, death is inevitable, and each loss is felt by the loves ones left behind. If you know someone at end of life, you may be struggling with how to support them in this time. You yourself are likely …
“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” –Leo Buscaglia
One of the biggest myths about …
While many of our patients are receiving hospice services as a result of cancer, that is not the only the illness that can result in the need for hospice services. People needing hospice care are diverse. They are old and young, and in-between; they are …
Most people have heard the term “hospice” before, but not everyone really understand what that word means. Hospice is a service that is provided to people who are dealing with an illness that is no longer responding to treatment. When someone chooses hospice care, they …
There are many different reasons why a person should be considering hospice care. Severe heart disease is definitely one of the. If you have this devastating condition, your body has probably been put through the wringer. Constant doctor and hospital visits and tons of medications …
Dr. Cara Goo, D.O. completed her Family Medicine residency at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY where she first became interested in Palliative Medicine and its application in the clinic and the hospital. She is a graduate of Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Pacific College of Health and Science, where she trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture, and herbs. In fellowship, she hopes to bridge osteopathic and integrative medicine with palliative care.
Iryna Kobita recently completed her Internal Medicine Residency at The Valley Health System in Las Vegas and is pleased to continue her medical training in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Prior to relocating to the United States, she practiced medicine in Ukraine, bringing valuable international clinical experience to her work. Iryna looks forward to contributing to the program, building strong professional relationships, and continuing to grow as a physician. Outside of medicine, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and being with family and friends.
Dr. Diana Lee graduated from Capital Medical University in Beijing, China, in 1991. Following graduation, she completed five years of pediatric residency training at Beijing Children's Hospital, one of the largest and most prestigious pediatric hospitals in China.
After relocating to the United States, she completed her second residency training program in Internal Medicine at Greater Baltimore Medical Center in 2004. She then worked as a hospitalist with Mercy Medical Group in Sacramento, California, for 10 years, before moving to Las Vegas to join Platinum Hospitalist Group, where she currently practices.
After earning her ABIM board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine in 2012, Dr. Lee focused her career on this specialty. In 2017, she established the first hospital-based inpatient palliative care consultation service in Las Vegas at St. Rose Dominican Siena Hospital. Under her leadership, this initiative expanded from a single-physician service into a multidisciplinary team of four palliative care physicians and 12 nurse practitioners, providing consultations across eight hospitals in Las Vegas. She has also served as the program director for the OPTI-West Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship since 2021.
Dr. Lee is dedicated to advancing patient-centered palliative care through clinical excellence, program development, education, and collaboration. As the founder of one of the region's largest inpatient palliative care programs, she continues to expand access to specialty services and improve care for patients with serious illnesses throughout Southern Nevada.
Graduate of Midwestern University-CCOM and completed Neurosurgical Residency Training at Allegheny General Hospitals receiving diploma from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Board certified in Neurological Surgery and Neurocritical Care. Practices Neurosurgery in Southern California. Is the Designated Institutional Official, Chief Academic Officer, and CEO of OPTI-West Educational Consortium and Sponsoring Institution.
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