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When you’ve been told that you only have six months (or maybe less) to live, it’s okay to be anxious. Whether yours is a mild case of anxiety or you feel regular panic attacks, it isn’t an abnormal feeling.
Just because it is normal, however, doesn’t …
There are a lot of different professionals that come together to build a Las Vegas hospice services care team. Of course, there are the medical professionals. There are also people to help with spiritual and emotional matters. One professional on the hospice team that many …
It’s unfortunate how many people don’t understand the full benefits of hospice care. So
many people believe that choosing hospice means they are throwing their loved one into some facility to be neglected until they die. This is a huge misunderstanding of what hospice is …
Approaching death presents a lot of unknowns to a patient and their family. The true meaning of hospice care and what this style of care looks like seems to be a common misconception. For example, almost every one you speak to will say they would …
In recent years, the experience of death has become less about processing its sudden onset. More and more people around the world are being diagnosed with terminal illnesses. This means a patient and their family must cope with the knowledge of impending death for weeks, …
When dealing with your family’s well-being, making the choice to pursue hospice care can be a difficult one. Deciding when can be even more difficult to navigate. Unfortunately, you or your loved one’s doctor may not be able to inform you of the ideal time to …
A grim reality of the human life cycle is that everyone will get old. The body will decay and betray you, while the mind may confuse or mislead you. When that time comes, assistance is available in the form of various inpatient and outpatient medical treatments, …
There are many different factors that should be considered when one is faced with choosing the right hospice care provider for your patient or loved one. It can be a daunting task that adds unwanted stress to an already stressful situation.
What is hospice?
Hospice is a …
When someone unexpectedly becomes ill in your family, you might get thrown into the role of caregiver. Even if your loved one gets put in a hospice, he or she should still have a primary family caregiver. The hospice can provide guidance and support, but …
It is important to know the difference between hospice care and palliative care to make an informative decision. Palliative care helps patients through their journey. From the initial diagnosis and hope for a cure, to hospice and hope for care, palliative care will help patients …
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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