Hospice Services Team

In order to provide the most compassionate and appropriate care, St. Luke's has an inter-disciplinary team of individuals who believe deeply in the importance of the hospice and bereavement services we provide. Together, a care plan is developed in accordance with the patient's specific wishes and needs in mind.

The members of the St. Luke's Hospice Services team include:

• Patient's choice of physician
• Hospice registered nurse
• Hospice medical social worker
• Hospice spiritual care chaplain
• Hospice grief counselor
• Hospice aide
• Hospice physician/medical director
• Hospice trained and experienced volunteers
• Physical, occupational or speech therapists as needed
• Registered dietician as needed

Gregory Genova, MD, is the medical director for Hospice Services. Dr. Genova earned his medical degree from St. Louis University and he completed his residency in internal medicine here at St. Luke’s Hospital, where he served as the chief resident. Board-certified in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Dr. Genova oversees Hospice Services, as well as his private practice (with offices in the WingHaven and South Medical Buildings) and teaches in the Internal Medicine Residency Program.