Timothy S. Wakefield, DC of Park Falls, Wisconsin, has been selected as Chief of Mission for the medical staff of the 1993 Taekwondo Nationals to be held in the St.
There will be four divisions on the medical staff. The first division will be for emergency, on-the-mat evaluation and treatment. This will consist of approximately 25 DCs and MDs with the appropriate training in trauma. The second division will be pre/post competition treatment which will consist of DCs and MDs with experience in taping, stretching, and pre/post competition training. The third area will be for first aid, and this division will be covered by an MD or DC involved in the treatment of minor injuries such as scrapes, mat burns, etc. The fourth division will be for EMTs which will transport individuals if necessary.
NCC Does Its Part for Chiropractic's Inclusion in Health Care
In March, National College of Chiropractic (NCC) hosted three representatives involved in President Clinton's proposed national health care reform. The guests were Jill Eynon, legislative assistant for Congressman Richard A. Gephardt; J. Michael Hogan, director of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA)'s Political Action Committee; and Steven Dickson, attorney for the Kansas and Missouri State Chiropractic Associations. It was Mr. Dixon who contacted NCC in the hope of gaining support for the inclusion of chiropractic in the president's health care plan. As the Democratic party is conducting a national grassroots campaign to survey public opinion on health care, Ms. Eynon is gathering information for Congressman Gephardt and is meeting with numerous representatives from all aspects of the health care field.
Following a tour of the college and the Lombard clinic, the guests were invited to a luncheon with Mr. Jack Groves, vice president of administration and finance; Dr. David Wickes, chief of clinics' staff; Dr. Dennis Skogsbergh, chairman of the department of diagnostic imaging and clinical orthopedics; Dr. Randy Swenson, academic dean; Dr. Patricia Brennan, dean of research; and other NCC faculty and student representatives. Ms. Eynon made various inquiries regarding chiropractic, and NCC representatives provided her with information regarding the issues, interests, and concerns of chiropractic.
NCC Has 29 Students Named to Who's Who
The 1993 edition of Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges will include the names of 29 students from NCC. They join an elite group of students selected from more than 1,400 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several foreign nations. Students are included based upon their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities, and potential for continued success.
The NCC students are: Simon I. Ashi, Elizabeth F. Beadle, Jean M. Bernius, Donna L. Betar, N. Anne Bowness, Sally J. Brown, Patricia A. Contraveos, William T. Cowan III, Rene D. Dugue, Domenic A. Fontanarosa, Karen M. Guenthner, Gregory L. Gunzburger, Toby J. Hawkes, Brian J. Hickey, Joan M. Johnson, David G. Kassmeier, Elizabeth V. Kautz, Ronald E. Ley, Christena V. Nicholson, Elizabeth P. Peterson-New, David A. Poynton, Dennis A. Prowell, Jennifer S. Ramos, Beate T. Reitzenstein, Michael L. Silbert, Michael A. Torigian, Ronald J. Tyszkowski, Dawn P. Wietfeldt, Alex Zevan III.
83 Receive DC Degree at NCC
NCC awarded 83 interns their doctor of chiropractic degrees in a ceremony held on campus. NCC President Dr. James Winterstein, Chairman of the board of trustees Dr. Orval L. Hidde, Vice president for administration and finance Jack M. Groves, Vice president for educational affairs Richard Gilmore, PhD, and Dean of postgraduate education Dr. William Waln, among others, took part in the ceremony. Terry R. Yochum, DC, DACBR, a 1972 NCC graduate, was the commencement speaker.
Graduating summa cum laude were Wendy L. Coop, Michael G. Mungovan, and Glenn J. Narkievich. Charles M. Gladstone, Kerry A. McAuliffe, David P. Piccietti, and Kelly A. Rybicki graduated magna cum laude, and Oliver J. Class and James E. Romano cum laude. Oliver J. Class received the Joseph Janse Outstanding Graduate Award, and Valerie Monteiro and James E. Romano were recognized with clinical achievement awards. Also recognized at the ceremony were Dr. Kristin L. Hurtgen and Katrina M. Kokjohn. Dr. Hurtgen graduated from the three-year diagnostic imaging residency, and Dr. Kokjohn graduated from the two-year clinical research residency.
Leander Donates Equipment to NCC
Recently Leander Health Technologies, Inc. made a generous donation of five fully accessorized, standard tables and two Extentracs to NCC. Over the years, many chiropractic equipment and physical therapy equipment manufacturers have loaned equipment to the college for student and faculty use. According to Tom Madeja, coordinator of the Manufacturers' Equipment Loan Program, "What makes the Leander donation unique within this program of manufacturers sharing equipment with the college is that the Leander equipment is not a loan, but a gift. Leander has also agreed to provide another gift of five more tables in two years."
29 Graduate from NCC CA Program
In February, 29 students graduated from NCC's Chiropractic Assistant program held through the National-Lincoln School of Postgraduate Education. Completing 100 hours or more of classes and receiving passing scores on all examinations were required to become certified. Said Dr. William Waln, dean of postgraduate education, "The role of the chiropractic assistant has grown from the office clerk to the paraprofessional health care team member. Recognition of the increased ability and value of this team member is rapidly increasing."
NCC People in the News
NCC faculty Drs. Gregory Cramer (anatomy dept.), Robert Humphreys (diagnosis dept.), Maria Hondras, Marion McGregor, and John Triano (all from the research dept.) published their article "The Hmax/Mmax Ratio as an Outcome Measure for Acute Low Back Pain" in the January 1993 JMPT. The objective of the randomized clinical trial was to evaluate the use of the Hmax/Mmax (HM) ratio as an outcome measure for acute low back pain and to determine the change of this ratio in acute low back pain patients treated with spinal manipulation.
Dr. Richard A. Gilmore, vice president of NCC educational affairs, was recently appointed to the executive board of the United Way of Suburban Chicago after being nominated by President James Winterstein.
Dr. Kay Quam, dean for faculty development, has received approval to present at the 1993 National Conference on Adult Learner in Columbia, South Carolina. Her topics include "If Only I Could Choose: Correlating Student Choice of Three Teaching Styles with Preferred Learning Styles" (to be presented with Dr. Marion McGregor); "What Movies Teach Us about Adult Learners"; and "Faculty Development: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How."
Northwestern Grants 64 DC Degrees During Fall Commencement
The Northwestern College of Chiropractic (NWCC) graduated 64 new DCs at its fall commencement ceremony held November 21, 1992. Stephen E. Owens, D.C., former president of the ACA, presented the commencement keynote address and NWCC President John F. Allenburg, D.C., presided over the ceremony, which was the college's 75th commencement.
Earning academic honors were Ruth Elizabeth Dunning, Barron Tood Johnson, and Sharon Rae Schroeder. Seven graduates also earned bachelor of science degrees in human biology, with an emphasis in research. They were: Joel Michael Harris, Roy T. Lewis, Francis J. McCaffery IV, Murray Alden Smith, Shannon Marie Smith, Derrick David Wallery, and Troy Alan Wollman.
Northwestern Hosts Two Dignitaries
NWCC recently hosted both Candace Pert, PhD, an internationally known pharmacologist, and Dr. Emmett C. Burns, a candidate for the National Executive Director position with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Dr. Pert gave an address on "Neuropeptides and Their Receptors - Mind in the Body" on her ground-breaking work in the subject. The address garnered an audience of 520 people, and hopefully will be the beginning of a trend which links NWCC with the national leaders in health care. A reception was held for Dr. Burns by the Minnesota Suburban NAACP, sponsored by NWCC. Over 50 people attended the event, and NWCC President Dr. John F. Allenburg welcomed Dr. Burns to the campus.
Career Day Draws Record Attendance at NWCC
NWCC's annual career day attendance was up 38 percent over last year, and was attended by 102 students. Said Henry Kaynes, PhD, NWCC director of admissions, "We were quite pleased with the attendance and the quality of students that came for the day." According to Dr. Kaynes, 40 percent of the attendees were from out-of-state. Prospective students were given the opportunity to tour the campus, visit with faculty and students, and undergo a spinal screening.
NWCC Completes Renovation Project
Northwestern recently completed a series of renovation projects aimed at upgrading the physical facilities that make up the college's campus. Major work focused on the college's large classrooms and technique rooms, according to Tony Boudreau, director of business affairs for NWCC. Completed projects include renovations of the two main lecture rooms, all the chiropractic technique rooms, and all public areas of the college.
PCC Holds Winter Commencement
Palmer College of Chiropractic (PCC) in Davenport graduated 173 new DCs and 17 chiropractic technologists at its February 19th winter commencement ceremonies. Dr. James E. Hollingsworth, a 1984 Palmer graduate, gave the commencement address. Class co-valedictorians were Anthony Charles Santore and Kimber LeAnne Wooten. Class salutatorian was Tammy Anne Greeley-Garvin.
Foot Levelers and Arkansas Alumni Support Palmer
At a wine and cheese reception held in Phoenix, Arizona, Kent Greenawalt, president of Foot Levelers, Inc., presented a check to Donald P. Kern, D.C., president of PCC, for $6,800. During 1992, Foot Levelers held eight 40th anniversary "birthday" seminars from which half of the proceeds, over $50,000, was distributed between the chiropractic colleges, and the other half went to the Chiropractic Centennial Foundation (CCF).
The PCC Arkansas Alumni Association raised $10,000 in pledges for Palmer's annual giving fund at the association's recent meeting. Dr. Monte Greenawalt, a long-time supporter of the college and a continuing education speaker at the Arkansas meeting, challenged alumni to pledge $1,000 each. "Five doctors made $1,000 pledges, enabling them to become members of the Palmer College President's Club," said Darrel Slabaugh, director of development. "Dr. Greenawalt then matched each of those pledges, bringing the total number of pledges to $10,000."
PCC Prepares for Post Graduate Pediatrics Program
PCC's continuing education program, in conjunction with the ICA, will offer the first ever accredited postgraduate program in chiropractic pediatrics. The first section of the three-year program leading to a diplomate in chiropractic pediatrics will take place on weekends once per month and will be held in Chicago May 15-16, 1993.
Said Dr. Maxine McMullen, dean of chiropractic sciences, "This first 10-month program deals with the child from conception on, and includes care of the mother. It will deal with the birthing process, how to care for newborns, common problems, and patient management. At the end of this section, attendees will be given a certificate of completion. The other two sections of the program will deal with pathologies and more intensive work. After successfully completing the entire program, attendees are eligible to take the diplomate exam."
For more information on the postgraduate program in chiropractic pediatrics, call PCC at 1-800-452-5032.
Palmer Homecoming Scheduled August 12-15, 1993
PCC's homecoming, with the theme "Remembering the Future," will be held August 12-15, 1993. The homecoming's continuing education program will highlight radiology, offering attendees a full 19 hours of radiology credits with classes everyday during the four-day homecoming. John Grostic, DC, Lawrence Markson, DC, Weldon Muncy, DC, Gerry Provance, DC, Joseph Seragusa, DC, Murray A. Solomon, MD, and Terry Yochum, DC are among the new speakers joining the continuing education program. For more information, or to register, call 1-800-722-2586, ext. 432.
Palmer Announces Faculty and Staff of the Year Awards
Bonnie Smith, an assistant professor in microbiology within the PCC pathology department, was named PCC Faculty member of 1992. Mary Smith, an admissions representative, was named staff member of the year.
Bonnie Smith, chair of the Palmer Faculty Senate Welfare and Development committee, has organized faculty workshops and worked a great deal in faculty development at Palmer in the past year. Mary Smith, a member of the Palmer Staff Development committee, helped create the Palmer Staff Council Piper award program, which honors employees for outstanding service to the college.
PCC Appoints New Alumni Director
Dr. Clay Tuttle, formerly the acting director of alumni at Palmer, has been officially appointed director of alumni. A 1975 graduate of Palmer, Dr. Tuttle was formerly a member of the faculty of the diagnosis department as well as a member of the clinic teaching staff. In 1986, he was named assistant director of alumni. Dr. Tuttle is a member of the ICA, Illinois Prairie State Chiropractic Association, and ACA.
Phone-A-Thon Preparations Underway at Palmer
PCC's development department is gearing up for its annual spring Phone-A-Thon May 3-27. Volunteer callers include faculty, staff, students, and local alumni. Funds collected from the Phone-A-Thon support programs such as scholarships, research, academics, and classroom renovations.
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