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Dr. Joshua Wesley Named Lead Medical Director for Waco Area

Community Healthcare of Texas-Providence Hospice, a trusted name in end-of-life care for children and adults since 1996, is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joshua Wesley, MD, as its lead Medical Director for the Waco area. Dr. Wesley’s distinguished background in healthcare and his deep commitment to patient-centered care will further elevate the organization’s mission of providing comfort and support to patients and their families during challenging times.

As lead Medical Director, Dr. Wesley will provide clinical leadership and guide medical teams throughout Central Texas, including at Providence Hospice Place, the organization’s inpatient facility in Waco. He will also work closely with Community Healthcare of Texas-Providence Hospice’s interdisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized care plans to meet the unique physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each patient.

“We are very pleased to have long-time Waco resident Dr. Joshua Wesley join us as Medical Director,” shared Viki Jingle, Chief Executive Officer at Community Healthcare of Texas-Providence Hospice. “Dr. Wesley is one of the most compassionate physicians I’ve ever worked with, and he exemplifies what hospice and palliative care is all about. Additionally, his extensive knowledge and understanding of end-of-life care will be invaluable to our organization as we expand our services to meet the growing needs of the community.”

Dr. Wesley’s experience with Community Healthcare of Texas-Providence Hospice began in 2017 when he contracted with the not-for-profit organization as a Hospice Team Physician. That same year, he joined Waco Family Medicine, where he continues to serve as a Clinical Group Physician and Associate Director for their Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship program.

“I am honored to serve alongside the team of dedicated professionals at Community Healthcare of Texas-Providence Hospice,” said Dr. Wesley. “My goal is to continue in our long-standing tradition of excellence of providing comprehensive and compassionate care to our patients and their families.”

Dr. Wesley is board-certified in family medicine and holds a hospice medical director certification. He earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock. He completed his residency at Waco Family Medicine, where he also served as Chief Resident.

For media inquiries or to schedule an interview with Dr. Wesley or Viki Jingle, please contact:

Deidrea Laux
Public Relations Specialist, Community Healthcare of Texas
Dlaux@chot.org
(817)929-9135

About Community Healthcare of Texas-Providence Hospice

As the largest not-for-profit hospice and palliative care provider in Texas, Community Healthcare of Texas-Providence Hospice has cared for adult and pediatric patients throughout North Central Texas since 1996. Community Healthcare of Texas-Providence Hospice offers hospice care, palliative care, education, emotional and spiritual support, and grief care to families as they travel the path of serious and terminal illnesses. Community Healthcare of Texas-Providence Hospice serves patients and their families across 25 Dallas, Fort Worth, and Waco counties. Learn more at www.chot.org.

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