FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 14, 2014
Media Contact:
Christy Brozak
Director of Marketing
(920) 339-6772
cbrozak@unityhospice.org
Unity Announces New Members to Leadership
Green Bay, Wis. - Unity, Northeast Wisconsin’s leader in hospice and palliative care, is pleased to
share three leadership appointments that will enhance our provision of medical care to patients and
families facing serious illness, death and grief.
Patricia Neuman, DO, has been named Medical Director. In her new role, Dr.
Neuman is responsible for the review and certification of patient referrals to
hospice, the oversight of patients’ medical care and treatment plans and serving as
a resource to community physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding
the benefits of hospice and palliative care. Originally from Southfield, Mich., Dr.
Neuman graduated from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic
Medicine in 2002. She completed a one-year internship at Providence Hospital:
Southfield, Mich., followed by a three-year residency in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. After her mother died of cancer without the help of
hospice, she became a volunteer for and advocate of hospice. Dr. Neuman is now board certified in
Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Prior to joining Unity as Assistant Medical Director in 2011, she
worked with a local health care system in pain and non-surgical spine care and assisted with covering a
local hospital’s physical rehabilitation unit. Unity's Interim Medical Director, James McGovern, MD,
will continue in a support role as a Medical Advisor.
Unity welcomes Ronald Manning, MD as Assistant Medical Director. Dr. Manning will consult with
our patients’ attending physicians and assist with medical care and treatment in whatever setting our
patients call home: Unity’s 12 bed hospice residence, private home, long-term care facility or
hospital. Dr. Manning received a medical degree from the University of Colorado in Denver
and completed an internship in Internal Medicine followed by a residency in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. He is board certified in Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation
Katie Bischoff, WHNP-BC, joins Unity as their Senior Director of Clinical
Services. In her role, Bischoff oversees Unity's clinical team of physicians,
nurse practitioners and advanced practice nurses. Her leadership philosophy
focuses on building relationships that serve as the foundation for staff
engagement, program development and community partnerships. Bischoff has
served in various nursing and leadership positions for over 30 years, ranging
from inpatient mental health to Medical Services Director for Planned
Parenthood of Wisconsin, Inc., Executive Director for Hemophilia Outreach
Center in Green Bay and Director of Nursing for Rennes Health in De Pere.
“We are extremely pleased to have Dr. Neuman, Dr. Manning and Katie Bischoff as part of our talented
clinical team,” said Alisa Gerke, Executive Director. “Through their leadership, we hope to educate
more health care professionals on the value of hospice and palliative care, both in terms of high quality
and cost savings.”
About Unity
Unity’s mission is to honor life by providing comfort, care and compassion to patients and families.
Unity is a not-for-profit provider of hospice care, palliative care and grief support in 12 counties
throughout Northeast Wisconsin and has offices in De Pere, Marinette, Shawano and Sturgeon Bay. A
continuation of the former Bellin Hospice program founded in 1977, Unity is a partnership of Bellin
Health, St. Mary’s Hospital Medical Center and St. Vincent Hospital. Unity is a member of the National
Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). For more information call (920) 338-1111 or visit
www.unityhospice.org.
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