Midwestern University congratulates Michael M. Bond, D.O., FAAFP, on his recent appointment as the Chief Medical Officer and National Medical Director for Heart to Heart Hospice, one of the largest private providers of hospice care, serving patients with life-limiting illnesses across 63 locations in Indiana, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Texas. Dr. Bond, a 1997 graduate of the University’s Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM), is also a member of the Midwestern University Board of Trustees.
“Dr. Bond’s experience on the Midwestern University Board of Trustees has been invaluable in advancing our mission of academic excellence ensuring we are well-prepared to educate and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals,” said Kathleen H. Goeppinger, President and Chief Executive Officer of Midwestern University. “I am confident that his leadership and commitment to healthcare will translate seamlessly into his new role at Heart to Heart Hospice.”
Dr. Bond is board-certified in Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine, with nearly 20 years of experience in end-of-life care. Prior to joining Heart to Heart Hospice, Dr. Bond served as the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas, where he oversaw medical operations, staff development, regulation compliance, and innovative end-of-life care programs. Previously, he was the National Medical Director for Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care and the Inaugural Chief Medical Officer for the Hospice Inpatient Center at Texas Health Resources. During his service in the U.S. Navy, Dr. Bond was the Medical Director for Executive Health Care at the National Naval Medical Center, earned multiple commendations for his patient care, and served as an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences.
Founded in 2003, Heart to Heart Hospice is headquartered in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The organization offers comprehensive hospice services, partnering with medical professionals, physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living communities, and insurers to deliver compassionate care to patients and families and to educate communities on end-of-life care.
