NCMS Voice | Spring 2025 | e-news from your Northern Colorado Medical Society | | Introducing NCMS President Dr. Narina Grove | | |
Dear NCMS Community,
It is with great pleasure and sincere gratitude that I write to you in my first letter as President of NCMS. Although I have only recently assumed this role, our team has already made significant strides, beginning with the launch of our sex trafficking education initiative and other vital efforts. As many of you are aware, human trafficking—particularly sex trafficking—has become a pervasive issue across the United States. Unfortunately, Northern Colorado has not been immune. While often portrayed as a distant or cinematic issue, sex trafficking is a harsh reality in our own communities and can affect individuals close to us, often without our knowledge. In response, we are developing a CME On-Demand project, expected to launch this July. Our goal is to demystify the operations behind sex trafficking and help both the public and medical professionals recognize the warning signs. This resource will feature instruction from a local law enforcement officer and a survivor of trafficking, making it a powerful and informative tool for practicing physicians. Please stay tuned for updates. I would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Aaron Hoover for his initiative and collaboration with A Courageous Rose, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting trafficking survivors. Through this partnership with NCMS, we are working to help survivors remove painful physical reminders of their past—such as tattoos and scars. We welcome and deeply appreciate any support or ideas from our members on how we can further these efforts. Together, we are stronger. Additionally, we have begun discussions with the Poudre School District to explore opportunities for incorporating health and safety education into the school curriculum. While several courses are currently available in high schools, none are mandatory. This is an ongoing conversation with the School Board, and we are hopeful about the possibilities for impactful change. Thank you for your continued support of NCMS and the important work we do together.
Warm regards,
Narina Grove, MD
President, Northern Colorado Medical Society
| | We warmly invite you to our Annual Summer Social at the stunning Gardens on Spring Creek on Saturday, August 23rd, from 11 am to 2 pm! This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature while connecting with fellow community members. As our cherished guest, you’ll enjoy full access to the enchanting gardens and the captivating Butterfly House, creating lasting memories in a serene setting. Delight your taste buds with a delicious catered lunch from local favorite Fiona's Deli. We have exciting activities lined up for the kids, ensuring a fantastic day for the whole family. We believe that the more, the merrier, so we encourage you to extend this invitation to your coworkers, associates, and friends! Let’s come together to celebrate our community spirit and create unforgettable moments this summer! | | | |
NCMS Physicians' Book Club
Looking for a good summer read? Our next book club meeting will be on Friday, July 25th 6pm to 8pm. Please confirm your attendance by registering to our email list and we'll send you the location accordingly. NCMS President Dr. Narina Grove will be hosting the meeting. Drinks and light appetizers will be provided. If you'd like to bring snacks or beverages to share, you're more than welcome to.
We'll be discussing Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. In this exhilarating novel, two friends—often in love, but never lovers—come together as creative partners in the world of video game design, where success brings them fame, joy, tragedy, duplicity, and, ultimately, a kind of immortality. For the full summary, go to our website by clicking here.
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Dear NCMS Community,
We've been hard at work on many of our 2025 initiatives. During the first quarter we held a CMS/NCMS membership drive, hosted our Annual Meeting "Puttin' on the Ritz," and worked with community organizations on both STEM projects and networking events. Here's a list of some of our most recent projects:
Advocacy: The NCMS Advocacy Committee and the Colorado Medical Society met with U.S. Representative Gabe Evans to discuss Medicaid cuts. He's open to meeting with us at the UC Health Greeley Hospital to speak with physicians about legislation and how it affects both physicians and patients.
STEM Projects: NCMS President Dr. Narina Grove presented to students at CSU and the Poudre High School Career Tech Center about a career in pathology. PSD offers a medical assistant program in which students can experience workplace learning. Dr. Donna Sullivan and Dr. Cory Carroll volunteered to be judges at the annual Colorado Science and Engineering Fair at CSU. This year's winners were Vedanth Raju – A Novel Plant-Based Topical Drug “Curcaza+” to Help Treat Diabetic Foot Ulcers/Infections and Help Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance and Maria Sears – Lung Distance Relationship: A Remote Monitoring Device That Tracks Pulmonary Function. These students received a cash prize provided by the Colorado Medical Society and an invite to attend the CMS Annual Meeting in Keystone September 19th-20th.
Community Outreach: BizWest invited local healthcare CEO's to have a roundtable discussion about emerging healthcare trends and challenges. It was an amazing experience to be part of this discussion (pictured above). To read the full article please visit our website,
If you'd like to stay informed about our projects and upcoming events, don't forget to follow us on both Facebook and LinkedIn. We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events!
Sincerely,
Crystal Goodman
Executive Director of the Northern Colorado Medical Society
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Pictured NCMS Treasurer Dr. Scott Dhupar, Executive Director Crystal Goodman, Dr. Steven Kading, Chair of the Retiree Group Dr. Joel Dunnington, Chair of the NCMS Advocacy Committee Dr. Donna Sullivan, and Dr. Stephanie Lockwood.
Our next Doctors and Diners meeting is Wednesday, June 18th at 9am at The Silver Grill in Fort Collins. If you'd like to join us, please RSVP here.
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Doctors and Diners Retirees Group
The recent retirees' meeting at Silver Grill Cafe was a resounding success, fostering a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose among our members. During this gathering, we engaged in meaningful discussions focused on enriching and mentoring local students in their career aspirations, emphasizing the importance of self-analysis, workplace placement opportunities, and the impactful Walk with a Doc program. Additionally, we took the time to review current advocacy issues and community outreach initiatives among other important topics. We warmly invite both retirees and active members to participate in these ongoing conversations, as we believe that collaboration and engagement from all members are vital to our mission. Together, we can continue to strengthen our community and nurture the next generation of healthcare professionals.
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- Laura S Winstead, MD
- Samuel J Mast, MD
- Brandon W Wright, MD
- Alyssa C Krueger, MD
- Matthew Foman, MD
- Jamie Bish, MD
- Kathryn B Hamory
- Hannah J Klopf, DO
- Leah C Lieber, DO
- Jinyi Ling, MD
- Daniel W Schaefer, MD
- Eben Alexander, DO
- Kayla R McConnaha, MD
- Kellen H Burgwin, MD
- Brett Weum, MD
- Robyn Randall, MD
- Domonic Torri, DO
- Molly L Mclellan, DO
- Chen Zeigerson
- Collin Roberts, DO
- Alejandro Blitch, MD
- Kathryn Inzer, MD
- Frankie Jeney, MD
- Cora Lubchenco, DO
- AJ Schuster, MD
- Conor Spady, MD
- Franchesca Alvarado-Dobie, MD
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- Laura Clayton, MD
- Jessica Cole, DO
- Jodie Holodak, MD
- Sarah Hogenson, MD
- Jonathon Peterson, MD
- Anne Recker, MD
- Alison Schutt, MD
- Maryssa Spires, MD
- Jeffrey P Stephens, MD
- Kristen A White, MD
- Stephen R O'Neill, MD
- Curt Misko, DO
- Navid Farahani, MD
- Andrew R Hahn, DO
- Lauren McVeigh, MD
- Tippavon Morrow, DO
- Haleigh L. Sockwell, MD
- Ahmed A Mohammed, MD
- George O Denny, MD
- Nicholas Leaver, MD
- Patrik Suwak, DO
- Cara Thorne, MD
- Daniel J Johnson, DO
- Emily G Allwein, MD
- Elliot Galey, MD
- Jose Pena, MD
- Joseph White, MD
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NCMS Board of Directors invites you to attend our 2025 board meetings
The Northern Colorado Medical Society Board of Directors meets to conduct important business of the society. The board invites all NCMS members to engage with the society and attend a board meeting in person or virtually.
- Wednesday, August 20th, 6 p.m. (virtual meeting only)
- Wednesday, November 12th, 6 p.m.
The location for our meetings are TBD. If attending in person or virtually, RSVP: crystal@nocomedsoc.org.
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Thank you to our 2025 "Friends of NCMS" annual sponsors!
We wouldn't be able to serve our members without the support of our friends. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, check out our website sponsorship page or contact crystal@nocomedsoc.org.
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