Monday, December 20, 2010

Four Seasons physician honored as "fellow"


FOUR SEASONS’ DR. JOHN MORRIS ELECTED FELLOW OF
THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE MEDICINE
Four Seasons is pleased to announce that John Morris, MD, vice president of clinical outreach and palliative care medical director, has been elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Chris Comeaux, president and CEO of Four Seasons said, “We are extremely proud of this accomplishment received by Dr. Morris. He has been a valued leader and physician at Four Seasons since 2002. This is a well-deserved honor for his dedication to the field of hospice and palliative care. Dr. Morris’ efforts help us accomplish our goal of providing excellent end-of-life care in Western North Carolina.”

The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine awards the honor of “Fellow” on physicians who have five years of experience in the practice of hospice and palliative medicine and demonstrate significant commitment to scholarship and clinical advancement in the field. Dr. Morris joins Dr. Janet Bull, chief medical officer of Four Seasons, as the only two physicians honored as Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellows in WNC.