Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia Announces New Medical Director Dr. Stanley J. Savinese

The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia (VNA) announces that Dr. Stanley J. Savinese of Ridley Park will serve as the full-time medical director of its Hospice of Philadelphia.

Dr. Savinese began his career in private practice and as medical director of Plush Mills Senior Living in Delaware County. In addition to being a certified medical director in long-term care, Dr. Savinese maintains active board certifications in family medicine, geriatrics and hospice and palliative medicine. In 2009, Dr. Savinese was elected Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

“I’m looking forward to working with an organization that is a visionary leader on the role of medical directors within a hospice program,” Dr. Savinese said. “Long before it was required by government regulations, the VNA employed a full-time, onsite medical director to support its staff and review all medical treatment. This insures that patients have the opportunity to personally consult a physician and receive the highest quality of care.” 

Dr. Savinese’s prestigious appointments include serving on the Board of Directors of Crozer Keystone Health Network and acting as the chairman of the Ethics Committee at Crozer Chester Medical Center from 2009 to 2011. He was also a member of the Medical Affairs Committee Crozer Keystone Health Network for more than 10 years and was instrumental in establishing the palliative care service at Crozer Chester Medical Center.

Dr. Savinese currently resides in Ridley Park, Pa. with his wife and children. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in chemistry from the University of Pennsylvania in 1983 and graduated from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1987. He is also a member of the Palliative Care Team at Temple University Medical Center and mentors medical students and residents as a preceptor for Temple University, Drexel University, and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia (VNA) is the region’s largest and oldest non-profit home care and hospice provider. Servicing the entire city of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties, VNA is the provider of choice for patients, physicians, families, case managers, and insurance companies. The VNA is licensed by the State of Pennsylvania, Medicare Certified, Accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) and a United Way Community Partner. The mission of The Visiting Nurse Association of Greater Philadelphia, through its’ dedicated staff, is to provide comprehensive home health and end of life care of the highest quality to all people, regardless of their ability to pay.