VNA HOSPICE WELCOMES NEW PHYSICIAN: DR. GREGORY R. SONN

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION & HOSPICE OF THE FLORIDA KEYS

APPOINTS DR. GREGORY R. SONN, D.O. AS HOSPICE PHYSICIAN

 

–Relocating from Ft. Myers, new physician to oversee

VNA/Hospice patients in their homes and in Keys’ medical facilities–

 

Hospice of the Florida Keys announces healthcare professional Dr. Gregory R. Sonn, D.O. has been named to the nonprofit organization’s team of physicians. Jody Gross, VNA/Hospice President & CEO made the announcement last week. Prior to this post, Dr. Sonn had an accomplished medical career in Ft. Myers as a physician in skilled nursing facilities, heading up health care teams and managing palliative care. He also served as Medical Director at Hope Hospice, followed by a post as Chief Medical Officer at Hope Health Care. Most recently, Dr. Sonn was Vitas Innovative Health System’s Associate Medical Director Dade/Monroe counties, and was responsible for direct patient care for all hospice patients in the northern Keys.

Dr. Sonn will provide medical care to Hospice of the Florida Keys patients at home, as well to its patients who reside at Key West Health and Rehabilitation. Board certified in Family Practice, as well as Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Dr. Sonn will also assist VNA/Hospice in implementing other programs to bridge home care and hospice.

 “I am very enthusiastic about accepting this position with VNA/Hospice, and looking forward to making Key West’s paradise my new home. My medical background is uniquely suited to this work, and I will bring my skills to bear in providing the best home, palliative and hospice healthcare to VNA/Hospice patients,” noted Dr. Sonn.

VNA/Hospice President & CEO Jody Gross commented,

“VNA/Hospice takes great pride in announcing Dr. Sonn’s appointment. We are very fortunate to have him on our team of skilled professionals. His comprehensive medical experience and specialization in palliative care are valuable resources that will significantly contribute to the care available to our patients.”

About Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys

Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of the Florida Keys is an integrated agency that has been providing skilled home health, private duty care and hospice services to the residents and visitors of Monroe County since 1984. VNA/Hospice offers a full range of compassionate, effective, life-enhancing health and supportive services that enable an individual to remain in his or her home.  For more information regarding VNA/Hospice, please call 305-294-8812 or visit www.VNAHospiceKeys.org. Hospice License:  HPC50310951.  VNA License:  HHA21245096. HCS License: 232500 and 232517.  EIN: HHA21245095.  Charitable organization registration number: CH87.