Stories on the journey to discovery The stories presented here – Dr. Still’s discoveries – are key to OMM. A patient’s body structure problems often have the exact same symptoms – fever, shortness of breath, swelling, sweating, and pain – as diseases such as pneumonia, cholera, influenza, etc. Only once structure issues are corrected can […]
1950s Melvin Crouse, D.O., ’58, is a “Grandview Pioneer,” named thus for his service to Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio.
The right tool for the job Although there are hundreds of different tools available to ophthalmologists, KCOM alumnus Michael R. Willman, D.O., ’92, couldn’t find exactly what he needed when it came to the delicate tissues that make
[cincopa AoFAXpKSipD0] The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) ASDOH 2011 Golf Tournament, held at Superstition Springs Golf Club in Mesa, Ariz., on April 30 proved to be one of the best school events of the year. The event was ASDOH’s first student-driven golf scramble. “ASDOH had golf events in the past to help receive donations […]
Robb Blackaby, PT, ’98, D.P.T, ’04, is always on the move. From being one of the first graduates of ASHS’ Physical Therapy program to serving as co-founder of a sports medicine business, he is always on the go and living life to the fullest.
1930s ~ Ernest Polock Schwaiger, D.O., ’37, Houston, Texas; Paul Louis Bauer, D.O., ’38, Lake Worth, Fla. 1940s ~ Ancil I. Freiburghouse, D.O., ’40, Clearwater, Fla.; Alexander Boris Rakow, D.O., ’44, Camp Hill, Pa.;
Scott Savage, D.O., ’87, co-edited a book of poetry published by Tellico Books entitled “Bleeding Hearts.” This poem describes what it feels like for a spacewalker to go outside of the vehicle – called an EVA – for the first time. EVA 1 The hatch opens to the speckled snow of Orion and lo of […]
Assen and Dani Dobrikov arrived from Sofia, Bulgaria, in typical immigrant fashion. In 1990, the young Bulgarian couple had little money, no relatives, and just plain hope as they started their lives in the United States. With $1,300 in his pocket and a diploma in dental technology, Assen landed in Phoenix. In two weeks, $750 […]
In orbit or on the ground, our astronauts are in good hands with three ATSU-KCOM alumni caring for their health. Drs. J.D. Polk, Tarah Castleberry, and Scott Savage talk about their journey to NASA and what it means to them – and us. J.D. Polk, D.O., ’93, says his coming to NASA was partly by […]
[cincopa AIJAyraSABPG] The 2011 Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health Founders’ Ball was held June 9 at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Ariz., in the hotel’s new Camelback Ballroom. All students from the class of 2011 were invited to attend the fourth annual black-tie formal, reception, and dinner with one guest, at no cost. The […]