Meet Lori Cherkaski, RN
the Director of Fresno Hospice Services

Registered Nurse
Lori Cherkaski has been a RN for 29 years. She was born and raised in New York City. She graduated in 1985 and began her nursing career in a large, specialized teaching hospital in New York City. She began as a staff nurse, and progressed into nursing leadership for the Critical Care/Trauma Unit. Prior to relocating to Fresno, her and her family lived in New England where Lori continued to pursue her passion for critical care nursing. She joined Hinds Hospice in 2009 as the Medical Facilities Liaison, where she provided staff development on end of life issues, and regulatory oversight for healthcare facilities in Fresno and Madera Counties. She is a member of The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA). Lori is married with 2 children.
Lori Cherkaski has been a RN for 29 years. She was born and raised in New York City. She graduated in 1985 and began her nursing career in a large, specialized teaching hospital in New York City. She began as a staff nurse, and progressed into nursing leadership for the Critical Care/Trauma Unit. Prior to relocating to Fresno, her and her family lived in New England where Lori continued to pursue her passion for critical care nursing. She joined Hinds Hospice in 2009 as the Medical Facilities Liaison, where she provided staff development on end of life issues, and regulatory oversight for healthcare facilities in Fresno and Madera Counties. She is a member of The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA). Lori is married with 2 children.
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