Meet Dr. Megan Gillum: The New Medical Director of Kline Galland Hospice
July 21, 2026 | Benaroya Community Services, Hospice, Kline Galland Staff, Uncategorized
Leading with Compassion
Compassionate guidance makes all the difference when navigating serious illness. Dr. Megan Gillum brings both clinical expertise and a patient-centered approach to her new role as the Medical Director at Kline Galland Hospice. With a career shaped by leading medical institutions, Dr. Gillum brings a wealth of experience as a board-certified physician in Hospice and Palliative Medicine and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Gillum grew up in Spokane, Washington before attending medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. She then attained her Internal Medicine residency at Duke University.
Before completing a Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at the University of Washington, she practiced as a hospitalist at Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage and at U.W. Northwest in Seattle. Today, she is dedicated to helping patients and families navigate complex medical decisions with dignity.
We sat down with Dr. Gillum to learn more about her approach to hospice care and what drew her to Kline Galland.
Q&A with Dr. Gillum
In your opinion, what makes Kline Galland’s approach to hospice stand out amongst other hospice providers in the region?
Dr. Gillum: I met Kline Galland Hospice first as a daughter with a terminally ill parent, not as a doctor, so I know our hospice care stands out because I experienced it with my family.
Our Kline Galland Hospice team works to really meet patients and families where they are at in their unique journey. It’s a true interdisciplinary team including nursing, social workers, chaplains, occupational therapists, massage therapists, music therapists, bereavement services, and a robust volunteer program. Kline Galland Hospice provides whole person, whole family care.
I am humbled daily by the thoughtful, collaborative care that my colleagues provide.
What is something that patients and families exploring or experiencing hospice treatment should keep in mind?
Dr. Gillum: I have two thoughts I’d like to offer:
- You and your loved ones are crucial members of the team, so we always want to know your thoughts, ideas, worries, and questions.
- Our goal in hospice is to do what we can do to make every day as good as it can be. This process involves recommending things that might help and things to avoid. When a person is getting closer to the end of their life, some of the medications or treatments that may have helped them in the past can be less likely to help and more likely to harm, so our team might recommend changes.
What do you enjoy in your free time?
Dr. Gillum: I enjoy spending time outside, reading mystery novels and needle felting.
A Trusted Leader in Hospice Care
We’re grateful to have Dr. Gillum leading the Kline Galland Hospice team with care and dedication. Her thoughtful approach helps ensure that every patient and family receives the personalized support they deserve during life’s most meaningful moments.