Dr. Tracy Romanello, DO appointed Medical Director at Catholic Hospice

September 11, 2018
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CATHOLIC HEALTH SERVICES

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CATHOLIC HEALTH SERVICES

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Maria A. Miranda
CHS, VP Public Relations
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Dr. Tracy Romanello, DO appointed Medical Director at Catholic Hospice

(September 11, 2018- Miami Lakes, FL) Catholic Hospice is pleased to announce Dr. Tracy Romanello, DO as their new Medical Director effective August 6, 2018.

Dr. Romanello is now responsible for the medical operations at Catholic Hospice Inc. and Catholic Palliative Care Services. She provides oversight of the necessary medical management that is consistent with the plan of care and the patient’s needs. She supports guidance to the interdisciplinary team and works closely with other physicians in the community to assist with consultation and education.

Dr. Romanello establishes medical policies and procedures for the organizations clinical care. She works collaboratively with other departments to ensure that palliative integration falls into aspects of clinical services. She ensures that medical residents are receiving their appropriate educational experience.

Dr. Romanello achieved her Board Certification in Family Practice and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment and she is Fellowship Trained and Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Dr. Romanello earned her doctor of Osteopathic Medicine in October of 2011 from Nova Southeastern University, Davie, Florida. She also has earned her Bachelor of Science, Psychobiology (Minor in Biology/ Neuroscience) from Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida.

About Catholic Palliative Care Services:

Palliative Care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. Palliative Care in the hospital focuses on enhancing your comfort during a serious illness through pain and symptom management, advanced care planning, and emotional support. Physicians who specialize in Palliative Care coordinate with your physicians and medical team to improve the quality of life for your family. It is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness and can be provided along with curative treatment. For more information on Catholic Palliative Care Services, please contact 305-351-7086