At Remembrance Hospice, our hospice care team includes a variety of dedicated experts that are specifically focused on improving the quality of life of our patients and their families by addressing their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Our care professionals collaborate with the patient, their family, and their healthcare provider to develop a personalized care plan to address their unique needs and reduce hospitalizations and enhance the quality of life of our patients. The team includes the following:
- Attending Physicians: Our physicians are experts in pain and symptom management due to life-limiting illnesses. They are always available for consultation and to address symptoms.
- Hospice Aides: Remembrance Hospice utilizes State Tested Nursing Aides (STNA’s) to support our patients and guide their families in providing care to the patient such as executing Activities of Daily Living.
- Social Workers: Our social workers help address the emotional needs and the overall well-being of our patients and their family. They assist patients with placement needs, and much more.
- Nurses: Our Registered Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurse will perform a variety of roles including home visitations.
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David Noggle CEO David is the CEO of Remembrance Hospice. He brings 20+ years of experience in patient focused healthcare. He was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio. He has owned and operated several Home Health and Hospices where the patients always come first. “It is our goal to create a patient centered experience for everyone at Remembrance Hospice. The Patient always come first and by doing this, we can help a family and the patient make their finally journey with dignity, love and compassion.”
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Bill Marras Chaplain Bill is a May 2022 graduate of Trinity Evangelical Divinity School with a Master of Arts in Theological Studies degree (MATS). Bill was motivated by his 8 years as an elder in his church to pursue ministry as a full-time vocation. For most of his career he worked in broadcast television in various roles. He has also worked full-time in workforce development, including assisting people with disabilities to find jobs and job training. Bill resides in Medina with his wife Kathy, who is a teacher for Medina City Schools. “I love doing this work in my own community! My goal is to meet the unique spiritual needs of each individual patient and family, connecting and supporting them where they find meaning.”
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Tonya Micheli Corporate Director of Business Development Tonya is the Corporate Director of Business Development for Remembrance Hospice. She comes to us with over 30 years experience as a Nurse, with 20 of those years in Business Development in various levels of care. From inpatient rehab to home health, Tonya has successfully led dynamic marketing teams, driving performance and spearheading revenue growth initiatives while keeping the needs of the patient the primary focus. “It is an honor to work with the hospice/palliative population to help the patients, and their families navigate a very difficult time in their lives”
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Rhonda Mickna Clinical Director Rhonda has 11 years of Hospice experience. She graduated from The University of Akron with a BSN and recently graduated from Chamberlain University with an MSN for Adult-Gerontology Primary Practice. “Hospice is something I have always wanted to do since nursing school. I have a passion for helping people during their end-of-life journey” In her spare time Rhonda likes to spend time with her family and go camping.