Catholic Hospice and Palliative Care Services Holds Annual Physicians Dinner and Awards Meeting
Catholic Hospice and Palliative Care Services greeted the evening’s attendees with a violinist and opening reception to kick-off its 2nd Annual Physicians Dinner and Awards Meeting at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort and Spa in Aventura on Friday, January 24, 2020. The room was filled with physicians from the bi-county area who support the mission and vision of the organization through their commitment to excellent patient care. The event featured speakers from Catholic Hospice’s Senior Management Team, who discussed important strides made in 2019 and projections for the future. Dr. Tracy Romanello, Medical Director, shared with attendees plans for future initiatives and reinforced important building blocks to maintain success. The new Chief Medical Officer 
at Catholic Health Services, Dr. Brian Kiedrowski, was also introduced and shared his vision. A remarkable part of the evening was the special recognition of the entire physician staff including special awards for those physicians who had exemplary performance in 2019. Award recipients included the following;
at Catholic Health Services, Dr. Brian Kiedrowski, was also introduced and shared his vision. A remarkable part of the evening was the special recognition of the entire physician staff including special awards for those physicians who had exemplary performance in 2019. Award recipients included the following;2019 Academic Excellence Physician Award – Dr. Sanaz Kashan
2019 Palliative Care Hero Physician Award – Dr. Melanie Skelton
2019 Physician Award on Call Support – Dr. Otto Marquez-Mendoza
2019 Hospice Physician Award Inpatient Coverage:
Holy Cross Hospital – Dr. Mohamed Ayash
St. Catherine’s – Dr. Luis Vicioso-Peralta
St. Anne’s – Dr. Juan Bereao
2019 Hospice Physician Award Inpatient Service – Dr. Reinaldo Camargo
2019 Hospice Physician Award Team Service – Dr. Mireya Llense and Dr. Francis Salazar
