08/25/2026
Meet Kelly Collins, Palliative NP from the Clemson, SC branch. Kelly joined our team in August 2025.
Kelly’s “why” is best captured by a homebound patient whose ability to communicate changes from day to day, yet who always looks forward to Kelly’s visits. His wife says those monthly visits are the highlight of their month. She also shared that, because of their humble living situation, she used to feel embarrassed having healthcare workers in their home. Kelly has made them feel comfortable, respected, and heard, never judged.
Moments like these remind Kelly that palliative care is about so much more than a medical visit. For many patients, it provides connection, compassion, and comfort when they need it most.
When she's not caring for patients, Kelly enjoys thrifting, spending time with her husband and their many cats, taking walks, and exploring waterfalls.
Thank you, Kelly, for living our mission every day! 💜