December 17 , 2020 The Beacon • 15

Dwight ( DJ ) McFadden , MD , HMDC , was recently granted the hospice medical director certified credential by the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board . McFadden was recognized for his commitment to improving quality of life by displaying professional competency in the hospice industry . This is the only certification specifically for hospice physicians .

Hospice care focuses on quality of life for people and their caregivers who are experiencing an advanced , life-limiting illness . By providing compassionate care for people in the final stages of incurable disease , hospice allows patients to live as fully and comfortably as possible .

Hospice care focuses on treating the person and symptoms of the disease , rather than curative treatments so that a person ’ s last days may be spent with dignity and quality , surrounded by their loved ones .

Professional certification affirms a knowledge and experience base for hospice physicians to display a commitment to

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their career , dedication to patient and family care , and the sustainability of the hospice organization and industry . HMDC designation is granted for six years and is renewed through continued validation of knowledge and re-assessment .

“ Hospice meets patients and families when they are vulnerable and grieving ,” McFadden said . “ They place their trust in me as a hospice physician . The HMDC allows me to express to them my commitment to provide them excellent hospice care ; it demonstrates my continued desire to be the best physician I can be .”

McFadden is a graduate of Duke University School of Medicine in Durham , North Carolina . He is board-certified in family medicine .

McFadden has been with Community Hospice since 2018 and served as the Holmes County health commissioner for a decade .

“ Dr . DJ McFadden has been a wonderful and invaluable addition to our team ,” said Norm Mast , president and CEO at Community Hospice . “ His experience in hospice , family practice and public health has been a Godsend , especially during the current pandemic . His hospice medical director certification is another feather in his many hats .”

The Hospice Medical Director Certification Board serves as an independent , not-for-profit certifying body to administer a certification program for hospice medical directors and other physicians who provide hospice care for patients .

The mission of HMDCB is to relieve suffering and improve quality of life by promoting the excellence and professional competency of hospice medical

directors . More information about the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board including a directory of certified hospice physicians is available at www . HMDCB . org .

Community Hospice is a community-based , nonprofit organization that has provided end-of-life care and support for patients and their families for over

30 years . Its service area includes Tuscarawas , Stark , Carroll , Columbiana , Coshocton and surrounding counties .

For more information about Community Hospice , visit www . MyHospice . org or call 1-800-947-7284 .

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