Media Contact: Alejandra Navas Community Relations Specialist anavas@catholichospice.org (305) 351-7021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Catholic Hospice Names Paul Rozynes, M.D., FAAHPM Medical Director MIAMI, FL – July 19, 2017 – Catholic Hospice names Paul Rozynes M.D., FAAHPM Medical Director He assumed responsibilities of Medical Director on June 19th, 2017 Dr Rozynes has over 40 years of medical experience, and was previously the Medical Director of Vitas Healthcare in Broward County "We welcome Dr Rozynes to our leadership team We feel his knowledge and experience will support the Catholic Hospice mission He is a great addition to Catholic Hospice, and we look forward to working with him,” said Ms Bonnie Alkema, Executive Director Dr Rozynes received his Bachelor’s Degree of Science, with Honors in Chemistry from the University of Florida He went on to receive his Doctorate in Medicine from the University of Miami where he proceeded to his residency in the affiliated hospitals, Jackson Memorial and the VA He is board certified in Internal Medicine and in Hospice and Palliative Care “I cherish the opportunity to work with a great organization and with devoted individuals,” said Dr Rozynes # # # Catholic Hospice is a not-for-profit health care organization providing end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their families throughout Miami-Dade and Broward County Catholic Hospice is dedicated to the preservation of the quality of life of people facing end of life issues They provide pain control and symptom management, as well as spiritual and psychological support to over 550 patients and their bereaved families daily, regardless of race, religion, age, gender, ethnic background, handicap, diagnosis or financial resources Catholic Hospice also sponsors programs such as the L’chaim Jewish Hospice Program, Wishes Granted, Pet Peace of Mind®, We Honor Veterans, Camp Erin®: a bereavement camp for children, and other bereavement support groups To learn more, please visit catholichospice.org