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American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Released Annual Presidential Citations

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is announcing their three Presidential Citations of 2024 to be presented at Annual Assembly taking place from March 23 – 25 in Phoenix, Arizona. Presidential citations acknowledge individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the field of hospice and palliative care but do not qualify for consideration in other award categories.

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    CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) is announcing their three Presidential Citations of 2024 to be presented at Annual Assembly taking place from March 23 – 25 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • Presidential citations acknowledge individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to the field of hospice and palliative care but do not qualify for consideration in other award categories.
  • "Presidential Citations recognize people and organizations who have raised public awareness and had an important impact on the hospice and palliative care field," said AAHPM Board President, Dr. Holly Yang.
  • The third recipient of a 2024 Presidential Citation is the International Association of Hospice and Palliative Care (IAHPC).

Catholic Hospice's Dr. Tracy Romanello, D.O. Earns Fellow Status from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

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Monday, January 8, 2024

MIAMI LAKES, Fla. , Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) proudly announces Dr. Tracy Romanello, D.O.

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  • MIAMI LAKES, Fla. , Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) proudly announces Dr. Tracy Romanello, D.O.
  • as a newly conferred Fellow, recognizing her outstanding commitment and contributions to the field of hospice and palliative medicine.
  • Dr. Romanello is Board Certified in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and Fellowship Trained and Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine.
  • Dr. Romanello has demonstrated a significant commitment to the field of hospice and palliative care, and we celebrate her achievement.

Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care slated for Mar. 20-23, 2024, in Phoenix, AZ

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Monday, November 6, 2023

CHICAGO, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) are excited to announce the 2024 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care which will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ from March 20-23, 2024. This event provides a unique experience allowing hospice and palliative care professionals to make connections, raise burning questions, and share best practices to advance patient care. Additional information for registration and the event is available here.

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  • CHICAGO, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) are excited to announce the 2024 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care which will be held at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ from March 20-23, 2024.
  • This event provides a unique experience allowing hospice and palliative care professionals to make connections, raise burning questions, and share best practices to advance patient care.
  • The 2024 Annual Assembly will be presented as a hybrid event with combined live-streaming and in-person experiences, and on-demand access of recorded content.
  • Workshop topics include best practices in hospice and palliative care, leadership, improving the care of diverse patient populations and evidence-based approaches for managing complex pain and symptoms in individuals with serious illnesses.

Three VITAS® Healthcare Medical Directors Earn Fellow Status From AAHPM

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Fellowship status is bestowed after evaluation by their peers based on personal integrity, field knowledge, professional accomplishment and demonstrated scholarship, according to AAHPM.

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  • Fellowship status is bestowed after evaluation by their peers based on personal integrity, field knowledge, professional accomplishment and demonstrated scholarship, according to AAHPM.
  • Dr. Ismaili joined VITAS in 2008 as a team physician in Milwaukee, Wisconsin , and was promoted to medical director.
  • She earned her medical degree at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas.
  • She earned her medical degree from Sapienza University of Rome in Italy after completing her first year of medical school at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York.

Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care slated for Mar. 22-25, 2023, in Montréal, QC

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Monday, January 30, 2023

CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) are pleased to announce the 2023 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care. The event will be held at the Palais des congress de Montréal (Montréal Convention Centre) in Montreal, Canada, from March 22-25, 2023. This event provides a unique experience allowing hospice and palliative care professionals to make connections, ask burning questions, and share best practices to advance patient care. Additional information for registration and Annual Assembly are available here. 

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM) and Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) are pleased to announce the 2023 Annual Assembly of Hospice and Palliative Care.
  • This event provides a unique experience allowing hospice and palliative care professionals to make connections, ask burning questions, and share best practices to advance patient care.
  • Additional information for registration and Annual Assembly are available here .
  • "Hospice and palliative care professionals view Annual Assembly as the year's premier opportunity to engage with contemporaries and thought leaders in a dynamic and growing field," said AAHPM Board President Tara Friedman, MD, FAAHPM.

Chapters Health System Names Dr. Tara Friedman as New Chief Medical Officer

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Monday, August 15, 2022

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chapters Health System, one of the nation's premier not-for-profit, community-based healthcare organizations headquartered in Temple Terrace, names Tara Friedman, M.D., FAAHPM, as the organization's new chief medical officer. She will start in this role on Monday, September 19, 2022. Dr. Friedman will provide leadership and oversight of all medical services functions across the entire enterprise.

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  • Chapters Health System, one of the nation's premier not-for-profit, community-based healthcare organizations headquartered in Temple Terrace, names Tara Friedman, M.D., FAAHPM, as the organization's new chief medical officer.
  • TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Chapters Health System, one of the nation's premier not-for-profit, community-based healthcare organizations headquartered in Temple Terrace, names Tara Friedman, M.D., FAAHPM, as the organization's new chief medical officer.
  • "At Chapters Health, we are pleased to have Dr. Friedman join our family," said Andrew Molosky, MBA, FACHE, CHPCA, president and chief executive officer for Chapters Health.
  • Prior to joining Chapters Health, Dr. Friedman was the vice president and national medical officer for Aspire Health, a subsidiary of Anthem.