The 30Th Anniversary Was Observed with Good Wishes, Refreshments, and Semi-Fabulous Door

March 2002

Around Here

Medxtravaganza on March 8 and the College’s 30th anniversary on March 11 kicked off the month with lots of campus visitors, and a party (see photos on last two pages).

Medxtravaganza drew approximately 200 pre-med advisors, faculty and prospective students for an action packed day of tours, application tips and networking.

The 30th anniversary was observed with good wishes, refreshments, and semi-fabulous door prizes.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day

As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction.

Spring Vacation: March 18-22.

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OFF Honored at Reception

Steven Buck, D.O., and OFF board member, Sherri Wise, OFFpresident, and Larry Dullye, D.O., and OFF chairman, unveil a plaque at the Women’s Health Center.

Osteopathic Founders Foundation (OFF) representatives were honored recently at a reception at the Women’s Health Center at the OSU Health Care Center, hosted by the Center for Health Sciences.

The Women’s Center provides comprehensive health care for low income and working poor patients. It is slated to open a new mammography unit funded by the Chapman Foundation, in the near future.

OFF board members and staff, along with clinic staff and Center for Health Sciences representatives, dedicated a plaque in the entrance area of the of the women’s center. Dr. Allen unveiled the plaque, which acknowledges the support of the foundation to the center. He also thanked the founders for their support of the clinic and osteopathic medicine.

OFF has donated nearly $500,000 to health care causes at the College in recent years.

No Fear

Dr. Allen and Ursula Scott show no fear as

they tempt fate in “The Crusher.”

Library Looking Good

Recent medical library renovations make way for more storage and better study facilities, says Ursula Scott. “The Crusher” (if you don’t use it correctly) allows the same use of floor space, but more storage. The shelves are motorized and allow room for almost 10 years of growth before it is necessary to microfilm.

The 27 new study carrels have overhead shelves, electrical outlets, automatically activated lighting, and internet/network hookups. New or reupholstered chairs are comfy, and carrels are soundproofed.

Library Stats:

Electronic journals 6,324

Database 63

Electronic books 64

Linear feet/shelves 8,339

Study carrels 51

Print volumes 54,688

Journal subscriptions 484

AV items 126,254

Annual visitors 55,208

Terrific Trio

Bavette Leeper, Toni Hart and Tami Watters pretend to sum up the ingredients in the chili at a recent Staff Advisory Council luncheon that raised more than $500 for the American Heart Association and the SAC scholarship fund.

Teacher Now is Peer

If your mom told you it’s a small world, turns out she was right (after all). Just ask Derek Matheson and Jeff Hunt, both MS IIs.

They’ll tell you that Hunt was Matheson’s instructor at the University of Arkansas, where Matheson earned a degree in microbiology. Neither knew the other was headed for the College of Osteopathic Medicine until they encountered each other here at OSU.

Katie Crawford Recovering

Sandy Cooper, director of human resources, reports that Katie Crawford, reception coordinator, has had a stroke and now is recovering at Broken Arrow Rehabilitation Center. “Katie said to tell everyone she misses us, “ Sandy said. Crawford has worked for the college in various positions for the past 23 years.

ROUND OF APPLAUSE

Janice Giacomo reports the College of Osteopathic Medicine has been awarded a 3-year accreditation as a Category 1 CME sponsor from the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the American Osteopathic Association.

Stanley Grogg, D.O., appointed Chair of Pediatrics, Tulsa Regional Medical Center.

Jackie Neel, D.O., third author, “Neuro-psychological Impairment Among Manic, Depressed, and Mixed-Episode Inpatients with Bipolar Disorder.”

Jackie Neel, D.O., Vivian Stevens, Ph.D., Joan Stewart, D.O., “Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Identification, neurobiology, and treatment.”

David John, Ph.D., Eric Harp, Marsha Howard published abstract, “Characterization of the Ameba Isolated from the First Confirmed Case of Primary Amebic Meningo-encephalitis in Oklahoma,

Proceedings of the Oklahoma Academy of Science

Bonnie Laster, Lisa Riggs, Bavette Leeper, Marck Pennington, Teri Bycroft and Debbie Martin are recipients of Staff Advisory Council scholarships for 2001-2002 continuing education.

David John, Ph.D., Marsha Howard, Eric Harp, David Lacey, Bonnie Riportella, published abstract, “The Unseen Danger: Naegleria fowleri in the Waters of Taylor Ferry, Proceedings of the Oklahoma Academy of Science.

Al Rouch, Ph.D., reviewed a manuscript for the American Journal of Veterinary Medicine.

Craig Stevens, Ph.D., reviewed manuscript s for Journal of Neuroscience, European Journal of Pharmacology, and PAIN journal.

On The Chart

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To enroll: 699-8626 or visit www.minimed.okstate.edu/

April 4 – America’s Response to Bioterrorism

Tom Allen, D.O.

April 11 – Substance Abuse: A Family Issue

Jackie Neel, D.O.

April 18 – Common Vision Problems

Marc Abel, D.O.

April 25 – End-of-Life Decisions

Nancy VanWinkle, Ph.D.

May 2 – Pain Management

Scott Anthony, D.O.

May 9 –Alternative Medicine

Paul Evans, D.O.

Dr. Pete says,

Margaret M. Bernard-Howe

Health Services Education and Compliance Manager

Location: Health Care Center

Department: Health Care Center

Phone: 561-8343

Starting Date: February 4, 2002

Howe has been an RN at St. John Hospital emergency department, a manager for Crestmed Centers, a consultant, and an emergency and flight nurse in Anchorage, Alaska. Her husband, Mike, is the principal of Marquette School. Her children are Nicole, 12, and Nathan, 10. Howe enjoys arts and crafts, reading, running, and keeping up with her children and their volleyball games.

Jon Barnaby

Distance Learning Technologist

Location: Main Campus

Department: Telemedicine

Phone: 561-8491

Starting Date: February 4, 2002

Barnaby, a graduate of Northeastern State University, formerly worked for TV Guide. He and wife Kate, a homemaker, are the parents of Abby, 6, Jonathan, 4, Nicholas, 2 and Teddy, three months. Barnaby enjoys being with his family, playing the guitar, and computers.

Dana K. Fitzgerald

Senior Administrative Assistant

Location: Main Campus

Department: Medical Library

Phone: 699-8614

Starting Date: February 15, 2002

Fitzgerald formerly worked for Parkside, Inc. and has been a military police investigator for the US Army. She attended Northeastern State University. She is especially proud of her two children, Jon Fischer, 21, and Sandra Fischer, 20. Fitzgerald enjoys New Age studies and meditation.

Sheryl Fernandez

Team Facilitator

Location: Health Care Center

Department: OB/GYN

Phone: 561-8556

Starting Date: February 18, 2002

Fernandez formerly worked in direct patient care for DaVita Dialysis, and has worked as a surgery tech at Saint Francis Hospital. She also has worked for Woods Precision Products. Her husband, Rick, is an engineer for Muncie Power Products. The couple has five adult children. Fernandez enjoys gardening, antiquing, reading, music and singing. She has a new grandchild and is looking forward to the college graduations of three children, and the upcoming marriage of another.

Scott Hendrickson, D.O.

Assistant Professor

Location: Health Care Center

Department: Internal Medicine

Phone: 582-1980

Starting Date: February 15, 2002

Hendrickson is a 1998 graduate of the OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. He and his wife, Marcy, have four children, Bailey, 5, Bethany, 4, Brooke, 14 and new baby Brenna, 5 months. He enjoys water skiing and fly-fishing.

Kristen LeAnn Montgomery

LPN

Location: Health Care Center

Department: Health Care Center

Phone: 561-8347

Starting Date: February 15, 2002

Montgomery is a Tulsa Technology Center graduate and has worked for private practice physicians and for Nurse Finders of Tulsa. She enjoys horse training and shopping, and looks forward to meeting people and making new friends.

Crystal Scarborough

Patient Service Counselor

Location: Harvard

Department: Pediatrics

Phone: 742-8160

Scarborough attended Southern Nazarene University and has been a patient accounts representative and a childcare professional. She and her husband, Hardy, have two children, Shleah and Shad. Scarborough enjoys reading and looks forward to learning in her new job.

Richard R. Polk, D.O.

Acting Chair

Location: Health Care Center

Department: OB/GYN

Phone: 582-1980

Starting Date: November 29, 2001

Polk, who formerly was in private practice, is a graduate of the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Mo. He is a past president of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a past potentate of the Akdar Shrine. Polk and his wife, Linda, have two grown children, Bradley Polk and Leslie Polk Lyttle, and four grandchildren. He enjoys golf, fishing and travel.

Kristina Marie Dicuru

Team Facilitator

Location: Health Care Center

Department: OB/GYN

Phone: 561-8317

Starting Date: February 25, 2002

Dicuru is a graduate of Oral Roberts University. Her husband, Juan Carlos, works for U.S. Cellular. She formerly worked at US. Cellular in bilingual customer service, and also has worked for Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Dicuru, who was married in November, looks forward to job experience in the medical field. Her hobbies include playing the flute and exercising.

Hilda Ann Spencer

Medical Records Clerk

Location: Health Care Center

Department: Medical Records

Phone: 561-7317

Starting Date: February 25, 2002

Making satellite receivers and heart monitors at Automation Techniques was a former job for Spencer, who also worked at Zebco Motor Guide. She has completed medical terminology and medical billing and coding training and anticipates learning more in her new job. Spencer and her husband, George, who works for Adams Security, have three adult children, John, Melody and Bobbie Jo. Spencer enjoys crafts and crocheting.

Family Fund in a Nutshell

Every budget has to cope with unanticipated costs. At the Center for Health Sciences, these costs can be met through the new Family Fund (for our center family). Donations go to the center’s OSU Foundation account and are used here on our campus, providing monies to help meet unanticipated, non-budgeted items that state dollars do not cover. A pledge or gift of $100 or more gets you a Family Fund baseball cap. Call Brenda Haggard, ext. 8420, for more information.

Students On Capitol Hill

Thursday, April 11 is D.O. and Student

D.O. Day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Dana Livingston, director of financial aid and student life, and approximately 40 students are slated to attend the event devoted to student issues and issues concerning osteopathic medical education.

American Heart Walk Teams

OSU CHS employees gathered at Promenade Mall March 7 to walk for the American Heart Association.

MedXtravaganza

Michelle Bartlett works registration at the 2002 MedXtravaganza.

More photos next page….

Rep. Carson Visits

U.S. Rep. Brad Carson takes a campus tour with Dr. Allen.

Leafing Through History

Tom Dooley and Dave Money look at yearbooks at the College of Osteopathic Medicine 30th anniversary celebration.

Birthday Cake