4th Annual Physician Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Catholic Hospice and Catholic Palliative Care Services part of Catholic Health Services continuum of care, held its 4th Annual Physician Dinner and Awards Ceremony on January 28, 2023 at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort, Florida. Guests enjoyed the evening with sounds from DJ Oscar Jr. and a silent auction to benefit the special programs of Catholic Hospice.

Dr. Tracy Romanello, Medical Director said, “What an amazing evening in celebration of our phenomenal group of Physicians. All of our doctors, including those spotlighted as 2022 award recipients, are worthy of recognition for their devotion to compassionate and personalized care to all members of our community. Congratulations!”

This event could not have been made possible without the generosity of our generous sponsors who continue to support our mission, said Jessica Joseph, Manager of Philanthropy and Public Relations. Thank you to the generous sponsors One Point Patient Care, Truist, Polaris Pharmacy Services, Image First, Trident Care, IV Access and Wine41.

For over 30 years, Catholic Hospice has provided care to more than 70,000 patients and families from all religious backgrounds throughout Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. As

Please a not-for-profit hospice provider dedicated to giving those with a life-limiting prognosis the supportive and quality care they deserve.

Our highly trained staff members spend more hours a day with patients and their loved ones than any other hospice provider. Catholic Hospice cares for patients in any residential setting: at home, nursing home, assisted living facility, or in one of our three inpatient care centers. Catholic Hospice also provides special programs such as L’chaim Jewish Hospice Program, Camp Erin: a bereavement camp for children as well as other bereavement support groups.

We Honor Veterans, Pet Peace of Mind, and Catholic Palliative Care Services (CPCS) are all offered through Catholic Hospice services. Catholic Palliative Care Services provides specialized medical care for individuals and their loved ones facing serious illness, led by specially trained Palliative Physicians, our interdisciplinary team provides choices and patient centered care aimed at improving the overall quality of life. For additional information, visit www.catholichospice.org.

Awards for the Physician Event

2022 Hospice Physician Team Service Award-Dr. Mireya Llense

2022 Hospice Physician Inpatient Service Award- Dr. Howard Reinfeld

2022 Hospice Physician All-Around Team Player- Dr. Reinaldo Camargo

2022 Academic Excellence Physician Award-Dr. Angel Sanchez

2022 Palliative Care Physician Award-Dr. Ronald Bekic

2022 New Hospice Physician Service Award-Dr. Annia Cotorruelo

2022 Hospice Physician Inpatient Coverage Award-Dr. Howard Koch

2022 Hospice Physician Inpatient Coverage Award-Dr. Juan Bereao

2022 Hospice Physician Inpatient Coverage Award- Dr. Otto Marquez

2022 Hospice Physician On-Call Service Award-Dr. Luis Vicioso

2022 Hospice Physician Contract Bed Service Award-Dr. Lisbet Suarez

2022 Catholic Health Services All Around Team Player Award Dr. Lina Hurtado and Dr. Miriam Feliz