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Hospice of Chesapeake names medical chief

Hospice of the Chesapeake has announced the appointment of Dr. Russell DeLuca as hospice medical director.

Dr. DeLuca will lead Hospice's clinical team and help make key decisions affecting the care Hospice of the Chesapeake provides to terminally ill patients and their families.

"Dr. DeLuca has been involved with our Hospice for quite some time as an active referral source," said President Erwin Abrams. "His knowledge of disease processes, pain management, and the special needs of patients is impressive and will certainly benefit out patients and families."

TC Dr. Luca is board certified in medical oncology and hematology, and is a staff physician at Harbor Hospital Center and North Arundel Hospital as well as a clinical associate professor at the University of Maryland.