Rosina Feagin Appointed as Hospice of Charleston's Branch Director II
Charleston and Mount Pleasant, SC --- Hospice of Charleston, a Gentiva company, announced the appointment of Rosina Feagin as Branch Director II of its Charleston branch office and Mt. Pleasant inpatient facility.
Feagin has more than 40 years of experience in healthcare, came to Hospice of Charleston in December 2008 to oversee the general management of branch operations serving hospice homecare patients in Berkeley, Dorchester, and Charleston counties. "Her administrative success, growth accomplishments and outstanding leadership make her an exceptional person to manage both the homecare and inpatient programs of Hospice of Charleston," stated Douglas Hall, Area Vice President.
Feagin a Registered Nurse holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Service Management from Century University in Beverly Hills, California and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration from MUSC.
Hospice of Charleston, one of Greater Charleston's most trusted hospice providers, has been serving the community since 1981. Gentiva Health Services, Inc., the nation's largest comprehensive provider of home health services, delivers innovative, holistic quality care to terminally ill patients and their families through skilled nursing; social work; disease management education; emotional and bereavement support.
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