CONTACT: Selena Brewer, 410-871-7251
SBrewer@CarrollHospitalCenter.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Westminster, Md. – (October 29, 2007) — Robert Rice, M.D., hematology and oncology, was recently selected as Carroll Hospital Center’s October Physician of the Month. A physician affiliated with Carroll Hospital Center for one year, Dr. Rice was nominated by several of his colleagues for the immeasurable compassion he has for patients and their families.

“Dr. Rice develops relationships with our patients and supports the Carroll Hospice team with true compassion,” Karen Feroli, R.N., executive director of Carroll Home Care and Carroll Hospice (an affiliate of Carroll Hospital Center) said. “He offers a wealth of knowledge in palliative and end of life care. It is our privilege to recognize him as Physician of the Month.”

Each month, Carroll Hospital Center recognizes the extraordinary patient care achievements of physicians, as well as physician assistants, nurse practitioners and certified nurse anesthetists, with a program called Physician WOW Service Awards. From those who are nominated to receive Physician WOW Service Awards each month, one Physician of the Month is chosen. And, from a year’s worth of Physician of the Month winners, one Physician of the Year is selected.

Community members and hospital associates are encouraged to nominate a medical professional who has demonstrated a special dedication and devotion to patients in a variety of ways. For more information on how to nominate a Carroll Hospital Center medical professional, contact the Medical Affairs Office at 410-871-6899.

Carroll Hospital Center, founded in 1961 as Carroll County General Hospital, is a nonprofit, acute care facility offering a continuum of services, including comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and community programs.

Photo caption: Carroll Hospital Center October Physician of the Month, Robert Rice, M.D.

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