by Alignd | Sep 2, 2025 | Articles, Palliative Care, Patients’ stories
As I recently transitioned from my role as a Care Partner to that of a Clinical Keeper, I find myself reflecting deeply on the experiences and relationships that have shaped me over the past three years. This shift in role offers a moment to pause and honour the...
by Alignd | Aug 18, 2025 | Articles, News, Palliative Care
Attending the 2025 South African Palliative Care Conference in Durban, under the theme “Palliative Care: Revolution. Evolution. Solution.” was a deeply rewarding experience both personally and professionally. It offered an opportunity not only to connect with...
by Alignd | Aug 7, 2025 | Articles, Palliative Care, Patients’ stories
The deep conviction about the power of palliative care, that led to the co-founding of the Alignd Palliative Care Programme, traces back 15 years, in part shaped by watching my mom take care of her sister at home, in part shaped by reading Atul Gawande’s “Being...
by Alignd | Mar 20, 2023 | Articles, Palliative Care, Patients’ stories
Two of our care partners share a story each about their work with social workers… When one of our patients enrols on the Alignd Palliative Care Programme, we put together a multidisciplinary palliative care team, and including an oncology social worker is key. They...
by Alignd | Oct 28, 2022 | Articles, Funders stories, Media, Palliative Care, Partnerships
AfroCentric Group subsidiary Medscheme’s partnership with value-based care provider, Alignd, is transforming advanced cancer care delivery and enhancing patients’ experience. JOHANNESBURG, 13 October 2022 – As countries expand health benefits for cancer care, there’s...
by Alignd | Oct 10, 2022 | Articles, Palliative Care, Patients' Resources
Palliative care can help you manage breast cancer. A diagnosis of serious breast cancer is scary. You’re faced with treatments such as surgery, chemotherapy or radiation, and side effects and symptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue and anxiety. Things can feel...
