| NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE: COLLABORATIVE EVENTS Naturopathic Physicians (NDs) are recognized as the medical experts in natural therapies. They are sought out to provide expertise in the field of Complementary Medicine, including policy development, medical training, medical research and clinical applications of natural therapies. Naturopathic Physicians have participated in collaborative activities with the Federal Government, federal scientific and research panels, major universities, state and local public health departments and private research institutes. The following is a partial list of notable collaborative activities between the naturopathic and conventional medical establishments. CONTENTS: HEALTH CARE POLICY APPOINTMENTS: White House Commission On Alternative Medicine Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee The National Institutes Of Health Regional Appointments RESEARCH AFFILIATIONS National Institutes Of Health Major Universities Private Research Institutes COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT University of Washington School of Medicine University of Washington School of Nursing Oregon Health and Sciences University COLLABORATIVE NATUROPATHIC TRAINING FACILITIES Hospitals County Public Health Facilities Federally Funded Programs FEDERAL PROFESSIONAL GRANTS National Institute of Health Medical Loan Repayment Program Ryan White NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS IN HOSPITAL SETTINGS Government Funded Institutions Private Institutions HEALTH CARE POLICY APPOINTMENTS: WHITE HOUSE COMMISSION ON ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE: Joseph Pizzorno, ND, is appointed to the White House Commission, December, 2000 and served until its completion in 2002. MEDICARE COVERAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Joseph Pizzorno, ND, co-founder and President Emeritus of Bastyr University and Pamela Snider, ND, Associate Dean, Public and Professional Affairs at Bastyr, have been appointed (February 2003) to the Medicare Coverage Advisory Committee, a group convened under the Department of Health and Human Services. The committee of 100 individuals representing a wide range of scientific and medical professions are charged with advising the Centers on effective and appropriate medical services that are covered or eligible for coverage under Medicare. THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH: Tori Hudson, ND has been a member of the NIH Advisory Committee for the establishment of the Office of Alternative Medicine American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP) was a co sponsor of a conference on Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Chronic Liver Disease held in August, 1999 at the NIH by National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases, NCCAM-NIH and Office of Dietary Supplements-NIH Leanna Standish, ND, Anna Macintosh, ND and Konrad Kail, ND are members of the Advisory Council to the National Center on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) at the NIH. Don Brown, ND is an Advisor to the Office of Dietary Supplements at NIH REGIONAL APPOINTMENTS: Board of Public Health, Amherst, MA Amy Rothenberg, ND On her second 3 year term. Currently the board chairperson. Jane Guiltinan, ND, Dean of Clinical Affairs, was appointed to the Harborview Medical Center Board of Trustees. She is the first naturopathic physician to be appointed to a county hospital board. RESEARCH AFFILIATIONS: BASTYR UNIVERSITY: Completed Research Studies Patterson R, M Neuhauser, S Schwartz, LJ Standish, C Reeves, D Bowen: Use of alternative medicine by cancer patients: SEER Special Studies. A collaboration with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Completed 2000. Standish LJ, G Sivam, L Adams, CA Wenner, J Leonard: In vitro evaluation of botanicals in gynecology cancers: tumoricidal and immunological assays. In collaboration with University of Washington Division of Gynecologic Oncology. Current Research Studies Adams L, G Sivam, LJ Standish: In vitro study of high dilutions of paclitaxel on breast cancer cells. Sponsored by Lotte & John Hecht Foundation. Standish LJ, C Calabrese, et al: Alternative Medical Care Outcomes in AIDS (AMCOA): an observational, longitudinal study of HIV positive patients using alternative therapies & A comparison of health outcomes in alternative medicine users vs. non-users among HIV+ men from the MACS database, A collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, Sponsored by the NIH/NIAID, NCCAM. Standish, LJ, T Richards, C Johnson, M Schlitz, L Kozak: Transfer of Neural Energy, A collaboration with the University of Washington and the Noetic Sciences Institute. Sponsored by the NIH/NCCAM. Targ, E, D Abrams, LJ Standish, CA Wenner: Distant Healing Therapy in HIV/AIDS. A collaboration with the Complementary Medical Research Institute and San Francisco Community Consortium, a division of the San Francisco General Hospital. Sponsored by the NIH/NCCAM. Taylor, J, LJ Standish, C Calabrese, et al: Echinacea for Upper Respiratory Infections in Pediatrics. A collaboration with the University of Washington. Sponsored by the NIH/NCCAM. Wenner, CA, RY Ho, D Clanton, G Sivam, C Calabrese: Anti-HIV activity of botanical preparations. A collaboration with the University of Washington School of Pharmacy. Sponsored by the NIH/NCCAM. Bastyr University AIDS Research Center The center was established in October 1994 under a cooperative grant (U24) from NIH's National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) and the Office of Alternative Medicine (OAM), now the National Center on Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). The mission of the AIDS Research Center is to: Describe forms and patterns of use of complementary & alternative medicine (CAM) for the treatment of HIV/AIDS. Screen and evaluate therapies from the NCCAM's program areas of CAM. Provide consultation and support to the medical and research community in the scientific evaluation of CAM therapies. The AIDS Research Center enrolled 1,679 participants in a two-year longitudinal study on alternative medicine and HIV/AIDS (as of 1999). NATIONAL COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE (NCNM): NCNM shares a five-year, $7.96 million grant to create the Oregon Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (OCCAM) based at Kaiser (Permanente) Research Center. The National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NIH/NCCAM) funded three projects, to be carried out by OCCAM and its associates, NCNM, Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, Western States Chiropractic College, Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry, and Oregon School of Massage. OCCAM received one of only five research grants funded fall 2002 by National Institutes of Health/National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NIH/NCCAM). Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), Portland, OR Lynne Shinto, ND Research Assistant Professor, Dept. of Neurology. Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Oregon Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine in Neurological Disorders (ORCCAMIND). Dr. Shinto also received a 2 year career development award from ORCCAMIND to work on a pilot clinical trial evaluating a naturopathic treatment regimen for research regarding relapsing remitting form of MS. Oregon Center for Complimentary and Alternative Medicine in Neurological Disorders (ORCAAAMIND) ORCAAAMIND, funded by NIH, presently oversees 8 research projects dealing with neurological illnesses. Advisory Committee Dickson Thom ND, Chris Meletis, ND (Dean of Naturopathic Medicine/Chief Medical Officer) The advisory committee consists of 4 Ph.D's, 6 MD's and 1 ND. Dr. Thom has been on the advisory committee since 2001. Executive Committee Carlo Calabrese, ND, MPH Investigator Carlo Calabrese, ND, MPH NCNM has joined with the following Oregon institutions to form ORCCAMIND: Oregon Health Sciences University Western States Chiropractic College Oregon College of Oriental Medicine Linus Pauling Institute. ORCCAMIND research study: A pilot study on the effect of the herb Bacopa monniera, in healthy, aging volunteers. Grants from the Northwest Health Foundation to execute the following studies: Mineral Deficiency involved in Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Reiki and Natural Killer Cell Number and Activity. SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE (SCNM): NIH-NCCAM grant award to study three species of Echinacea for standardization and product supply provision for clinical trials. Project will include toxicity and bioavailability testing of Echinacea extracts. Collaborative research projects with the Department of Microbiology and the Molecular & Cellular Biology Program at Arizona State University. Clinical research collaboration with the Department of Exercise and Wellness at Arizona State University East. Collaborative research projects with the Program in Integrative Medicine, College of Medicine at the University of Arizona. Integrative research consortium with the primary county health-care system in Phoenix, AZ, Maricopa Integrated Health System and Family Health Centers, to conduct patient-care clinical trials. Integrative research consortium with Phoenix VA Medical Center, to conduct patient-care clinical trials. SCNMs Department of Research Collaborating Academicians Dennis Clark, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Plant Biology Department, Arizona State University (Adjunct Associate Professor) Michael Goul, Ph.D., Professor and Director, MBA Program and Computer Information Systems Doctoral Program, Arizona State University (Adjunct Professor) Leslie Gunatilaka, Ph.D., Professor, Natural Products Chemistry, University of Arizona (Adjunct Professor) Lewis Mehl-Madrona, M.D., Ph.D. (Adjunct Associate Professor) Pamela Swan, Ph.D., Program Director, Department of Exercise and Wellness, Arizona State University NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE RESEARCH AGENDA: A conference project funded by NIH NCCAM that includes the U.S. naturopathic medical colleges. COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: BASTYR UNIVERSITY: NIH funded curriculum grant collaborative grant to plan and implement CAM curriculum into required University of Washington School of Medicine curriculum NIH funded curriculum grant collaborative grant to plan and implement CAM curriculum into University of Washington School of Nursing curriculum NATIONAL COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE: NIH funded curriculum grant collaborative grant to plan and implement CAM curriculum for OHSU. The project will develop, implement and evaluate a new four-year curriculum for medical students at OHSU in complementary and alternative medicine. PRIVATE RESEARCH: The Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors Program (HepC CAP) - Lyn Patrick, ND On the advisory board. HepC CAP is a privately funded organization founded under the Caring Ambassadors Program, Inc., a Delaware non-for-profit corporation. Hepatitis C Caring Ambassadors Program P.O. Box 1748 Oregon City, OR 97045 877-737-HEPC www.hepcchallenge.org IB Scientific, LLC, Durham, NH Ian Bier, ND Private research company owned by Dr. Bier. Has worked in collaboration with universities, including Arizona State University and California State University. COLLABORATIVE NATUROPATHIC TRAINING FACILITIES: BASTYR UNIVERSITY: These are sites usually within an existing conventional healthcare agency. A team of faculty and students provide naturopathic care to clients at these sites for no charge. Current sites include: Bastyr On-Site Training Clinic - For five consecutive years, Bastyr University has received Ryan White federal funds, enabling the clinic to provide 1,100 free natural health care visits this year for low-income patients with HIV/AIDS. 45th Street Homeless Youth Clinic, the nations first free drop-in health clinic to offer both conventional and complementary medical treatments. Redmond Community Health Center - Homeless Youth Program Covenant Shores Retirement Home - Geriatrics Womens Wellness Center Shelter for homeless women Northwest Center for Optimal Health Geriatrics King County Natural Medicine Clinic (established1996). Bastyr University was awarded the contract to run the nation's first publicly funded natural medicine clinic NATIONAL COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE: Current sites include: Outside In Health Care for the Homeless including urgent care Rockwood Clinic County health facility for underserved clients Portland Public Headstart physical examinations for children Integrated residency sites include: Outside In Health Care for the Homeless - resident supported by federal grant Portland, OR Cancer Treatment Centers of America two-year residencies in integrated cancer care at Goshen, IN, Zion, IL, and Tulsa, OK A Womans Time residency in private ND practice specializing in womens health care with integration from conventional providers Portland, OR Kokapelli Health and Wellness, PC integrated family practice residency Grand Junction, CO Griffin Hospital integrative medical residencies affiliated with University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine Bridgeport, CT New Health Horizons integrated medical residency general and oncology Portland, OR Standard Process Inc. evidence based integrative residency program in family practice and other specialties with Medical College of Wisconsin and University of Madison Waukesha and Madison, WI Finger Lakes Center for Natural Health integrated residency in private practice in general naturopathic medicine and Chinese medicine - Ithaca, NY The Center for Natural and Integrative Medicine residency in private practice of MD/ND general medicine Orlando, FL SOUTHWEST COLLEGE OF NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE: Desert Pain Institute pain management and rehabilitation Las Fuentes integrated community health care clinic Mission of Mercy primary care for indigent clients Hamilton Elementary school pediatrics for low-income children Being Alive AIDS clinic Arizona Pathways drug and alcohol clinic Springdale Village inpatient geriatric care facility Hu Hu Kam Memorial Hospital ER ER rotations for residents, students planned, may start natural medicine clinic on site 7th Avenue Clinic Maricopa County clinic primary care and acupuncture Maricopa County Integrated Health system rotations in clinics and hospital Mayo Clinic rotations in clinic Cigna Health Care provider at Paseo Health Care clinic Arizona Heart Institute Additional sites planned include Phoenix Childrens Hospital FEDERAL PROFESSIONAL GRANTS: Karen Ball, N.D., OTR/L became the first naturopathic doctor in the U.S. to receive a federally funded research fellowship, a two-year appointment to the Oregon Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Program, NIH - Wendy Weber, ND Dr. Weber is the first naturopathic physician to ever receive federal loan repayment. National Center of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), NIH - Wendy Weber, ND First naturopathic physician to receive a career development award from NCCAM. The grant will fund Dr. Weber's salary for 5 years as well as provide support for research development. Dr. Weber is a clinical research fellow at the Bastyr Center for Natural Health, where she continues to see patients. Outside In Clinic, Portland, OR Wayne Centrone, ND Chief medical resident, the first recipient of naturopathic medical residency training from a federally supported grant. The residency program is sponsored by Outside In clinic, a Federally Qualified Health Center catering to homeless and underserved youth in the Portland metropolitan area, and the National College for Naturopathic Medicine. Funding is from a Health and Human Services (HHS) Healthcare for the Homeless Grant. Body Positive, Phoenix, AZ Karen Van der Veer, ND 1999 present Non-profit AIDS service organization, resource and research center. Supported primarily by Title One (Ryan White) federal funding as well as by private funds. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA - Heather Greenlee, ND Funded for 3 years on a NIH NCCAM F32 postdoctoral fellowship. The grant, "Naturopathic Treatments: Effects on Estrogen Metabolism" is run through the Cancer Prevention Research Program in the Public Health Sciences Division. NATUROPATHIC PHYSICIANS IN HOSPITAL SETTINGS: PUBLIC HOSPITALS: Maui Memorial Medical Center. In September of 2001 Maui Memorial Medical Center becomes the first state-owned medical facility to admit naturopathic physicians. PRIVATE HOSPITALS: Arizona Heart Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona Decker Weiss, ND Awarded hospital privileges as a consulting physician to the Department of Medicine in 1998. Beebe Medical Center, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware - Kim Furtado, ND Credentialed in the Allied Health Department in June 2002. Delaware does not currently license naturopathic physicians. The criteria for credentialling at Beebe Medical is identical to the licensing requirements in states that license naturopathic physicians. Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) Established in 1988, is a network of cancer treatment hospitals and facilities located in Seattle, WA, Zion, IL, Tulsa, OK, Goshen, IN, Hampton Roads, VA Total of 4 ND residents and 9 ND attending physicians. www.cancercenters.com 1-800-615-3055 Clifton Springs Hospital, Clifton Springs, NY Les Moore, ND Director of the Integrated Health Department North Hawaii Community Hospital, Waimea, Hawaii Michelle Suber, ND is Chair of the Integrated Healing Committee and Michael Traub, ND, Michelle Suber, ND, and Michaela Martin, ND are on the medical staff. Northwest Hospital, Seattle, WA Patients admitted to Northwest Hospital may have their ND visit them, review their medical record, and consult with the attending physyician during their hospitalization. Rev. February 2004 with thanks to Dr. Sally Lamont and Dr. Pamela Snider |
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