A 1954 WSCC graduate, Dr. Stonebrink has taught intermittently at Western States since 1956, and also served as academic dean and dean of the postgraduate division. A diplomate of the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists, Dr. Stonebrink authored the course syllabus approved by the Council on Chiropractic Orthopedics (CCO), and served for seven years as the CCO's curriculum chairman. His extensive teaching experience and nearly 30 years in private practice led to Dr. Stonebrink's panel appointment to the RAND Corporation's 1992 study, "Indications for Spinal Manipulation." He has lectured extensively on postgraduate chiropractic orthopedics and made presentations to many chiropractic organizations, including the ACA, American Back Society, and American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists.
Dr. Stonebrink has authored numerous articles and books, and earned a host of honors and awards including: Fellow of the International College of Chiropractic, ACCO Distinguished Service Award (1978, 1987, 1988), WSCC professor emeritus, and Oregon Chiropractic Physicians Association Distinguished Service Award.
"Dr. Stonebrink's contributions to the college and the profession will long be remembered," said WSCC President Dr. William Dallas, who will serve as master of ceremonies for the retirement celebration. "He has been an integral part of the college's advancement in clinical training, postgraduate education, and clinical research. His presence will be deeply missed." For more information about the dinner, contact the WSCC Alumni Office at 1-800-618-4533.
Treating at Women's Cycling Competition
Kendrick Tweedt, DC, of Boise, Idaho, was invited to treat competitors at the 1996 Powerbar Women's Cycling Challenge held July 18-30 in Idaho and Utah. This year's grueling race covered a total of 650 miles with 17,000 feet of climbing in 12 stages over 13 days of racing. Held just a few weeks before the Olympics, the cycling competition attracted an impressive international field including Olympic and national teams from the U.S., Canada, Russia, Lithuania, Australia, New Zealand, and the Ukraine, and individual competitors from the UK, Republic of South Africa, and Belgium.
While the competition has traditionally been staffed by MDs, orthopedic physicians, and nurses, U.S. cycling team physician Robert Havard, MD, decided this year to include chiropractic care as part of the medical treatment options. As word spread about the availability of chiropractic services, Dr. Tweedt said the cyclists, coaches, and race support staff increasingly sought treatment. "As a physician it was exciting to see the immediate benefits chiropractic care had on these elite athletes," said Dr. Tweedt.
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