Quality Awards
Faculty
Erin Bendas, DO
Program Director
Program Director
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
- Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Dr. Erin Bendas is a graduate of The Kansas City School of Medicine and Biosciences where she received both her Master's degree in Bioethics along side her Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine. Her professional interests include education, medical ethics, and integration of palliative medicine with other specialties. Outside of work she enjoys traveling, being outdoors, crafting and cheering on her favorite football and baseball teams.
Christopher M. Smith, MD
Associate Program Director
Associate Program Director
- Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
- Board Eligible Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Dr. Christopher M. Smith is a graduate of Drexel University [BS in Mathematics] and Cooper Medical School of Rowan University [Doctor of Medicine]. He provides palliative coverage to our Monroe campus. Outside of work you can find our friend either adventuring with his family, swinging the sticks [Golf], launching arrows [Archery], shredding the six-string [Guitar], or capturing the beauty in nature [iPhone photography].
Ric A. Baxter, MD, FAAHPM
Hospice Medical Director
Hospice Medical Director
- Board Certified in Family Medicine
- Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Danielle Moriarty, CRNP
Education Coordinator
Education Coordinator
- CRNP in Family Medicine
Danielle Moriarty is a graduate of Chamberlain University College of Nursing. Her background includes medical surgical and oncology nursing. Professionally, she enjoys education and integration of complementary therapies into hospice care. Outside of work, Danielle enjoys spending time with her son and traveling.
Jennifer P. Bloch, MSN, CRNP, ACHPN
Palliative & Supportive Care
HPM Advanced Practitioner Fellowship Program Director
Palliative & Supportive Care
HPM Advanced Practitioner Fellowship Program Director
Ms. Bloch is board certified as a nurse practitioner in Adult/Gerontology.
- Nursing School: Northampton Area Community College
- Graduate School: Wilkes University
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine Certification: HPNA
Special Interests: Special interests include mentoring and educating future nurses and CRNP/PA-C’s. While not at work she enjoys gardening, traveling, hiking and most importantly spending time with her family.
John Interrante, MD
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
- Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Dr. Interrante is a graduate of Penn State University undergraduate and Temple University School of Medicine. As a Graduate Fellow of the HPM Fellowship program, he continues to enjoy his work at St. Luke’s practicing in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Outside of work, he enjoys various outdoor activities as well as a love of music and the occasional board game.
Michael Pipestone MD
- Board Certified in Family Medicine
- Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Dr. Michael Pipestone comes from the Twin Cities of Minnesota, where he completed medical school, Family Medicine residency, and his Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship. His professional interests include social justice; palliative care and secular ethics; clinical teaching and training; and narrative medicine.
