Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care Names Dr. Teresa Hanlon New Medical Director

Published on Mon, Aug 11, 2014 (10:28 a.m.)

Submitted by Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care

LAS VEGAS (August 11, 2014) – Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care, a local hospice facility that provides compassionate hospice care to terminally ill patients and their families, is pleased to announce the appointment of Teresa Hanlon, M.D., as its new medical director.

Hanlon has nearly 20 years of experience in the field of hospice and palliative medicine. A graduate of the University Of Utah School Of Medicine, Hanlon holds board certifications in hospice and palliative medicine, emergency medicine and just recently received her hospice medical director certification. In 2013, Hanlon completed her Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments licensing and certification program as a medical laboratory director.

“It’s our pleasure to welcome Dr. Hanlon as medical director at Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care,” said Mike Reed, president and CEO of HealthCare Partners Nevada. “Hospice care is an important component in providing a full continuum of care under HealthCare Partner’s Total Care Model. Dr. Hanlon’s expertise will play a valuable role in our ongoing efforts to provide superior hospice care to the community.”

Hanlon has been a Las Vegas resident since 1989. She has acted as a hospice advocate, participated in the national charity league and volunteered as a camp counselor for children who have lost a family member.

About Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care
Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care, a Medicare-certified member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, is devoted to helping people live with dignity and comfort by providing trusted and professional hospice care in the Las Vegas community. Focused on enhancing the quality of life for patients and their loved ones, Solari's exemplary team of physicians, pharmacists, registered nurses, certified nursing aides, social workers, administrative staff, counselors and volunteers are specially trained to offer the most compassionate and comforting care designed for each patient's unique needs. Las Vegas Solari Hospice Care is proud to be part of the HealthCare Partners Nevada family.