2026 GUEST FACILITATORS (subject to change)
Thomas Boo, MD; Family Medicine & Hospice
Michael McEnany, MD; Emergency Medicine and Palliative Care
Thomas Boo, MD; Family Medicine & Hospice
An East Coast native and graduate of the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Boo moved to the Eastern Sierra in 1996 after finishing residency at Ventura County Medical Center.
He worked at Toiyabe Indian Health Project until 2002, when he left the area to pursue public health training and a long-time interest in global health. He completed a
An East Coast native and graduate of the Medical College of Virginia, Dr. Boo moved to the Eastern Sierra in 1996 after finishing residency at Ventura County Medical Center.
He worked at Toiyabe Indian Health Project until 2002, when he left the area to pursue public health training and a long-time interest in global health. He completed an epidemiology fellowship (the Epidemic Intelligence Service) with the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and then spent five years working in South Sudan and Kenya with CDC’s Global AIDS Program.
Dr. Boo and his wife returned to Bishop in 2009, rejoining the medical staff at Northern Inyo Hospital where he worked until 2015, when he returned to Toiyabe. He returned to NIIH in 2018.
He is certified in family medicine and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice. He is also co-medical director of Hospice of the Owens Valley and Muno County Public Health Officer.
Darlene Schuetz; 16 years in Hospice
Michael McEnany, MD; Emergency Medicine and Palliative Care
Thomas Boo, MD; Family Medicine & Hospice
Darlene’s passion for hospice care and end-of-life support shines through her impactful work. As Director of Marketing & Development for Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, she served as a vital liaison between patients, families, and physicians, ensuring seamless communication and compassionate care.
During her tenure, Darlene developed the i
Darlene’s passion for hospice care and end-of-life support shines through her impactful work. As Director of Marketing & Development for Hospice Care of the Lowcountry, she served as a vital liaison between patients, families, and physicians, ensuring seamless communication and compassionate care.
During her tenure, Darlene developed the innovative HosPet Program, connecting therapy animals with hospice patients to offer comfort, companionship, and emotional support during their final days. She also led the "We Honor Veterans" Program, providing specialized care and heartfelt recognition for veterans in hospice.
For Darlene, end-of-life care is about dignity, connection, and compassion—values she carries into every conversation and initiative. Now back in the Eastern Sierra, with her loyal Great Dane, Cosgrove, by her side, Darlene brings her expertise, empathy, and dedication to supporting thoughtful discussions and meaningful connections around end-of-life planning.
Michael McEnany, MD; Emergency Medicine and Palliative Care
Michael McEnany, MD; Emergency Medicine and Palliative Care
Michael McEnany, MD; Emergency Medicine and Palliative Care
Michael is an emergency medicine doctor practicing in Bishop, CA. He has experience caring for patients in all phases of life as well as being present during the dying process in the emergency department, hospital, and ICU settings. He will begin full-time fellowship training in the specialty of hospice and palliative care this summer to
Michael is an emergency medicine doctor practicing in Bishop, CA. He has experience caring for patients in all phases of life as well as being present during the dying process in the emergency department, hospital, and ICU settings. He will begin full-time fellowship training in the specialty of hospice and palliative care this summer to further his specialization in caring for people with severe, life-threatening, and terminal illness. In tandem with medicine, Michael enjoys both exploring and personally experiencing expanded states of consciousness, meditation, lucid dreaming, and out-of-body experiences.
