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classnotes1930sCarl Everett, D.O. (COM’39), was honored duringa special reception lastsummer at the University ofNorth Texas Health ScienceCenter. Dr. Everett was instrumentalin founding theTexas College of OsteopathicMedicine.1960sDavid Leopold, D.O.(COM ’62), was honored asthe recipient of the HaroldH. Finkel, D.O., Pediatricianof the Year Award during theannual spring conferenceof the American College ofOsteopathic Pediatricians,which took place March 22-25 in Memphis, Tenn.1970sRay Stowers, D.O. (COM’73), serves as vice presidentof the Division of HealthSciences and dean of the De-Busk College of OsteopathicMedicine at Lincoln MemorialUniversity in Harrogate,Tenn. He is also president ofthe American OsteopathicAssociation.Richard Winder, D.O.(COM ’74), was honoredwith a District LeadershipAward on May 5 during theMissouri Association ofOsteopathic Physicians andSurgeons’ annual conventionin Osage Beach, Mo.Leonard Calabrese, D.O.(COM ’75), was honoredMay 19 with the LeonardTow Humanism in MedicineAward, presented by theArnold P. Gold Foundation.The award, which recognizesa faculty member whodemonstrates compassionand sensitivity in patientcare, was presented duringcommencement ceremoniesfor Case Western ReserveUniversity School of Medicineand the Cleveland ClinicLerner College of Medicine.Dr. Calabrese serves as vicechair of rheumatic and immunologicdiseases, andprofessor of medicine at theCleveland Clinic Lerner Collegeof Medicine.Joel Feder, D.O. (COM’75), testified April 25 beforethe U.S. House of Representatives’Ways and MeansSubcommittee on Oversight.Dr. Feder’s testimony urgedreversal of a policy placinglimitations on the purchaseof over-the-countermedications with certainhealth-care plans. Dr. Federis a member of the KCUMBAlumni Association’s Boardof Directors and a memberof the American College ofOsteopathic Family Physicians,which also advocatesreversing the policy.Rev. Kenneth Bakken,D.O. (COM ’76), Dr.P.H., ispresident of HealthVisionInternational, a non-profitorganization based inTacoma, Wash., that isdevoted to promoting healthGot News? We Want to Know!Submit any recent professional accomplishments– awards, fellowships, new jobs,published research articles or other noteworthyachievements – by email to editor@kcumb.eduor by mail to Editor, KCUMB Communicator,Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences,1750 Independence Avenue, Kansas City,Mo., 64106-1453.We cannot guarantee that your submission will be published.Submissions may be edited for length, style, clarity and civility.and healing in the religiousand medical communities.Rev. Dr. Bakken works as aphysician, pastor and publichealth scientist, and he hasspoken at numerous conferences,seminars and retreats.Frederick Kiehl, D.O.(COM ’77), was namedas the MSACOFP FamilyPhysician of the Year onMay 5 during the MissouriAssociation of OsteopathicPhysicians and Surgeons’annual convention in OsageBeach, Mo. His daughter,Elisa Vinyard, D.O. (COM’00), presented him withthe award. Dr. Kiehl ownsNW Family Health Clinic inMaysville, Mo.Miles Neis, D.O. (COM’77), recently joined JeffersonCity Medical Group. Dr.Neis, a primary care physician,will continue to practicein Osage Beach, Mo.,where he has seen patientsfor more than 25 years.Robert Scanlon, II, D.O.(COM ’79), was installed aspresident of the MissouriAssociation of OsteopathicPhysicians and Surgeons onMay 5 during the organiza-George Kolo, D.O. (COM’93), and Jennifer Capra,D.O. (COM ’12), were cotion’sannual convention inOsage Beach, Mo.1980sElaine Joslyn, D.O. (COM’84), was honored as aMedallion Award recipientMay 5 during the MissouriAssociation of OsteopathicPhysicians and Surgeons’annual convention in OsageBeach, Mo.Lee Parks, D.O. (COM’84), was honored as aMedallion Award recipientMay 5 during the MissouriAssociation of OsteopathicPhysicians and Surgeons’annual convention in OsageBeach, Mo. Dr. Parks wasalso installed as first vicepresident for MAOPS.Michael Janssen, D.O.(COM ’86), was featured inL•O Profile, a lifestyle magazinefocusing on the Lake ofthe Ozarks area in Missouri.Dr. Janssen is an orthopedicspine surgeon and extremehobbyist, who enjoys boatracing, fly fishing, scuba diving,water and snow skiing,snowmobiling and ridingmotorcycles. His wife, SharonKelly, D.O. (COM ’86), isalso an alumna.Several groups of KCUMB employees and students recently participated inthe Healthy Hands for Hunger program at the Culinary Center of KansasCity, where they made nutritious meals for distribution by charitableorganizations in Kansas City's historic Northeast Neighborhood.Dale Chapman, D.O.(COM ’88), was honoredwith a District LeadershipAward on May 5 during theMissouri Association ofOsteopathic Physicians andSurgeons’ annual conventionin Osage Beach, Mo.Marc Westle, D.O. (COM’89), was recently namedsenior vice president of innovationfor Mission Healthin Asheville, N.C. Dr. Westleis an expert on health-caredelivery strategies and previouslyserved as presidentand CEO of Mission MedicalAssociates, the group practiceof Mission Health.1990sDonald Bigwood, D.O.(COM ’92), recently joinedthe staff at Saint Vincent’s inFall River, Mass., as a child/adolescent psychiatrist andmedical director.John Dougherty, D.O.(COM ’92), was honored asa Medallion Award recipientMay 5 during the MissouriAssociation of OsteopathicPhysicians and Surgeons’annual convention in OsageBeach, Mo. Dr. Doughertyhas also been selected forthe inaugural American Collegeof Osteopathic FamilyPhysicians’ Physician LeadershipInstitute, which isdesigned to provide participantswith greater awarenessof their strengths as leadersand give strategic directionin the ever-changing healthcaresystem. Dr. Doughertyis KCUMB’s associate deanfor clinical education andmedical affairs, and professorand chair of familymedicine.Visit KCUMB at the 2012 AOA ConventionMake plans now to attend the American OsteopathicAssociation’s 117th Osteopathic Medical Conference andExposition, which will take place Oct. 7-11 at the SanDiego Convention Center.While there, be sure to stop by KCUMB’s booth(No. 1001) to pick up a special gift for alumni and visitwith KCUMB representatives.KCUMB will also host a special fiesta-themedreception for alumni from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, onthe Windsor Lawn of the Hotel del Coronado. Enjoy afun evening with the sounds of a mariachi band and besure to have your portrait taken in front of the beautifulPacific Ocean. Transportation will be provided fromconvention hotels.Melissa Lemp, D.O. (COM’92), currently serves aschair of the Department ofPediatrics at Pacific NorthwestUniversity’s Collegeof Osteopathic Medicine inYakima, Wash.Renee Walker, D.O.(COM ’92), was honoredwith a District LeadershipAward on May 5 during theMissouri Association ofOsteopathic Physicians andSurgeons’ annual conventionin Osage Beach, Mo.Ronald Holt, II, D.O.(COM ’93), was amongapproximately 150 invitedguests who attendeda special movie screeningof “Bully” April 20 at TheWhite House. Dr. Holt metleaders, including Secretaryof Education Arne Duncan,and plans reach out to furtherdiscuss efforts to combatbullying in the future.28 Summer 2012 KCUMB Communicator28 Summer 2012 KCUMB CommunicatorSummer 2012 KCUMB Communicator 29