This Wednesday, September 26th, Brad Abrahamson, MD, a sports medicine physician, makes the point that medicine could practiced more effectively if the normal "sick care" model could be replaced with a true "health care" model. Brad will use a scenario of a typical middle-aged person (say, a 49 year old Sports Med doc) going through the typical "sick care system" for osteoarthritis. Our speaker calls for thinking about medical problems and their treatment in an entirely different way.
Dr. Abrahamson received his medical education at Stony Brook University School of Medicine, and did his residency at the University of North Carolina. He now lives in Fort Collins, and is married to Lara, a physician. He and Lara have two children.
Doctors are trained to think a certain way, and can make all the typical cognitive errors other humans make. The Functional Medicine and Integrative Medicine approaches are relatively new and novel ways to change that thinking and open up new treatment possibilities. Certain progressive problems can be stopped or slowed in their tracks, saving the health care system big money, and improving individual care.
The process begins with an accurate diagnosis of a bone or joint problem. This can start with biomechanical analysis such as gait or throwing analysis, diagnostic ultrasound and physical exam and an accurate history and assessment of individual goals. X-ray and/or MRI may be needed. The care plan can then include many procedures performed by the sports physician, usually integrated with a network of physical therapists, functional medicine doctors, dietitians, athletic trainers, massage therapists, exercise science and other integrated care options which may include many other allied professions.
Wednesday September 19, RCFC hosted Fort Collins City Manager, Darin Atteberry to discuss the City's recent Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and what it means for residents. Atteberry started by taking about the change to focus on "budgeting for outcomes", using community safety as an example. While the data can show how safe city residents actually are, the necessary outcome must be "how safe do you feel"?
Atteberry spoke of his personal journey after hearing a speaker challenge "What's the one thing you believe that on one else believes. That is your opportunity." Atteberry's belief is that government at all levels, can be great and he is working to prove it at the city level. As part of the Malcolm Baldridge process, the city developed the vision "to provide world-class municipal service through operational excellence and a culture of innovation", and carefully chose benchmarks against the the best rated cities across the US. The Malcolm Baldridge, he noted, is a process about continuous improvement, not a destination of perfection. The key is to "shine a flashlight" into all areas, encouraging and expecting continuous improvements.
Satellite Members met on Wednesday, September 19th at CooperSmith's, enjoyed a view of an intense rain and hail storm and discussed their upcoming Community Service Events for September and October. There was also a brainstorming session for a potential beneficiary of a Centennial Grant. The next meeting is Wednesday, October 3rd at 5:30pm at the Lirano Wine Bar, 3600 Mitchell Drive (lower level of The Cellar wine store).
President Steve Laine announced the establishment of two new scholarships, funded by Ada Chen. The scholarships, named in honor of Ada's late husband, Dr. Yung Hai Chen, will provide yearly $3000 scholarships to CSU and $2000 scholarships to Front Range Community College. Both scholarships are funded for 5 years by a generous gift of $30,000 from Ada. Ada told an emotional story of coming to the USA and CSU, the many blessings she has received since, and recounted how much Yung Hai loved Rotary. Ada received a standing ovation for her comments. Thanks for your leadership and caring, Ada. Editor's Note: In a previous version of this story, Dr. Yung Hai Chen's name was misspelled. We apologize for the error.
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Melanie Chamberlain announced that all but four of the RCFC Centennial Memorial book written by John Matsushima have been sold. See Melanie quickly to get yours.
Don Eversoll encouraged members to visit and donate to the FC CO Café, a non-profit, pay-what-you-can café.
Garth McCann announced a grandson and handed President Steve a check for $150 ($25 per pound - 6 pounds) for the RCFC Legacy fund.
District Governor Chuck Rutenberg announced a Literacy Symposium being held at LCCC in Cheyenne on October 6th from 9am - 3pm. Cost is $30 for Rotarians and $20 for Rotaracters.
Dr. Robert Marschke will lead our Rotary Science Fellowship next week, 9/26/2018 on the History of Cancer Therapy and New Immunothereapies.
OLDER ANNOUNCEMENTS STILL VALID
Bill Schaffter urges participation in Fort Collins Read Aloud. For information, go to Fortcollinsreadaloud.org.
Ralph Smith has 2019 calendars available for $14, $5 of which comes to the club. He presented a check for $120 to the club from last year's sales.
Henry Weisser urged members to enroll in OSHER, CSU's life-long learner classes, and left catalogs at the front desk.
Dave Stewart will be traveling to Mexico in November, and urged members to consider a visit to the orphanage we have helped. See him for details.
Sally Lee announced King Soopers now requires credit card for reloading more than $100. Checks no longer taken. Our club earned $358 this month.
Marty Bachman reminded all to report special occasions/events/illness that the Care and Recognition Committee should acknowledge. Call Marty, Melanie Chamberlain, or JeanneFangman.