Laura Lizakowski, MD specializes in palliative care. Altru Health System is a community of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years. We look to continually extend our mission of improving health, enriching life, beyond the walls of the health system and into the communities we serve. We are focused on improving quality, service and access for patients who depend on us. Leadership has set ambitious goals for the system that we are committed to achieving. Altru's Research Center has extensive knowledge and experience in the research process and its regulations.