Don has had a long career in education and service – having spent time both domestically and abroad. He has a master’s degree in Spanish and has studied and worked in Spain, Ecuador, Alaska, California, the Caribbean and many other exciting locations. Notwithstanding this worldly exposure, the Wood River Valley is home, where his children were born and where he spent 20 years prior to taking a position for a non-profit organization in Seattle. After five years out of state, Don and his wife Heather chose to move their family back to Hailey. Don is currently a project manager at Engelmann Partners. Don loves all outdoor activities including skiing, water sports, fishing, hunting and camping.
I believe the measure of a community can be gauged by how well we care for its youngest and oldest members. I am excited to contribute my energy to enriching the lives of seniors in the Wood River Valley.
Practicing emergency medicine for 35 years, Dr. Fastow was often struck by the avoidable nature of many senior visits to the emergency room. He is interested in pursuing solutions to this problem through education of caregivers and patients in the technological advances that will provide better care outside the ER and the hospital. In addition to his clinical experience, he has operated a large firm contracting for physician services to community hospitals and has been involved in leadership positions in the American College of Emergency Physicians, the Maryland Medical Society and several home owners’ associations. Dr. Fastow views the Senior Connection as a support resource for senior citizens in the community providing dietary, educational, wellbeing and transportations services.