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LVH–Pocono’s Chief of Staff, Vincent Francescangeli, MD, Receives National Recognition for Being a Health Care Hero
… a period of time, and they became debilitated. We had to provide care for them. It was at that point I set my sights on medical school.” After his father passed away from mesothelioma in 1990, Francescangeli took a greater interest in end-of-life care and became a board-certified hospice and palliative care medical director at LVH–Pocono. “I’ve learned so much from my hospice experience. Showing patients and their families that … by dedicated partners and great physicians. I’ve had great opportunities.” Stepping into Francescangeli’s role as the Medical Director for Hospice and Palliative Medicine is Christopher Bierman, MD, who hopes to continue to develop the hospice …