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Dr. Michael Towbin
Obtains Hospice Medical
Director Certification
Pathways is pleased to announce that our medical
director executive, Dr. Michael Towbin, recently
passed his Hospice Medical Director Certification
Board exam.
Donor Spotlight:
Adolph Coors
Foundation
Successful completion of this rigorous certification
exam demonstrates Dr. Towbin’s commitment to:
• Upholding the standards of practice for hospice physicians
• Understanding the administrative, regulatory, legal, and ethical
responsibilities of the hospice physician
• Improving the quality and consistency of physician practice at Pathways
and in Hospice & Palliative Medicine writ large.
In obtaining this HMDC certification, Dr. Towbin has also demonstrated
mastery of the core competencies and skills required of physicians
entrusted with the care of patients at this most sacred, vulnerable, and
precious stage of life.
Congratulations Dr. Towbin on this outstanding achievement!
Thank You to Our
Community Partners
Pathways would like to thank the following
entities for supporting our mission through
fundraisers and donations:
Pathways is fortunate to have strong
relationships with many generous
individuals and businesses in the
northern Colorado community.
We would like to sincerely thank
the Adolph Coors Foundation for
awarding Pathways a $15,000 grant,
which will specifically benefit our
grief and loss programs.
The Adolph Coors Foundation
supports organizations that exhibit
values such as self-reliance, personal
responsibility and integrity. The
foundation’s vision is to create a
better America by helping youth
prosper, encouraging economic
opportunities for adults and
advancing public policies that reflect
the foundation’s values.
• Big Al’s Burgers and Dogs
• Painting with a Twist
• Olander Elementary School
• Leadership Fort Collins
• Alpine Gardens
• Pour Brothers
• Hamburgers for Hospice, hosted by Wilbur’s Total Beverage
Combined, these businesses have gathered the community to raise thousands
of dollars to benefit Pathways’ programs and services. We are extremely grateful
for their support.
A COMMUNITY-BASED NON-PROFIT AGENCY
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