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Chapter Events
Start Your Own AHMA Chapter
John Weeks Receives Lifetime Achievement Living Tribute Award
Join the Conversation!
Shop & Support AHMA
Featured Member Benefit: Helping Plan a Conference
Save the Date: Oct. 25, Pre-Conference Seminar with Daniel Friedland, MD, ABIHM
Job Openings for Integrative Physicians
AHMA Member Match
NDNR Free Library Now Available
What's Next: ABIHM & AHMA
Connection Sessions
A Letter from the AHMA 2014 Conference Chair
Help a student attend the AHMA conference
AHMA 2014 Conference
Save the Date: Oct 26-30, AIHM: Science and Connection Conference
AHMA Classifieds
New and Renewing Members

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Chapter Events


Come celebrate with us!  

July 19, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET 

NE Ohio AHMA 5th Anniversary Celebration and MBSC Reunion! Located at 3073 Fairmount Blvd.

  

RSVP Online

(Registration Deadline: July 10

   


Keeping Larry Nowak in our thoughts. Wishing him healing and a speedy recovery!


 

For information about chapter activities in NE Ohio, contact Board President Jane Eckert, [email protected]     

    


AHMA's 2014 National Conference, Connection & Collaboration, at the Commons Hotel in Minneapolis 

 

More information

 

 

For information regarding AHMA activities in Minnesota, please contact Chapter President Bill Manahan, MD MinnesotaChapter 

@holisticmedicine.org  

 

 


Michigan 

For information about chapter activities in Michigan, contact Board President Harsha Jayatilake,  

[email protected] or Margaret Dwyer, [email protected] 

Want to start your own
AHMA chapter?
Connect with others in your area

Brainstorm activities

Decide what to do

(example: meet once a month for coffee and discussion or periodic educational programs and host seminars)

Contact Sarah Turell [email protected]

Executive Director John Weeks Surprised with Lifetime Achievement Living Tribute Award and Testimonial Booklet at IRCIMH

ACCAHC co-founder and executive director John Weeks was surprised when he was
presented a Lifetime Achievement Living Tribute award at the banquet of the International Congress on Integrative Medicine in Health (IRCIMH) on May 14, 2014, in Miami. The award consisted of presentations by a multidisciplinary group of individuals who have worked closely with John in his career.  

The award was followed by the presentation of a 68-page glossy booklet filled with perspectives from 150 integrative health and medicine leaders.

Included are Tracy Gaudet, MD, Adi Haramati, PhD, Josephine Briggs, MD, Joseph Pizzorno, ND, Liza Goldblatt, PhD, MPA/HA, Mary Jo Kreitzer, RN, PhD, David O'Bryon, JD, Barbie Dossey, RN, PhDand Larry Dossey, MD, Pamela Snider, ND, Clem Bezold, PhD, Ruth Westreich and many more.

The award stated:
Lifetime Achievement Living Tribute awarded to 
John Weeks  
The Integrator 
& Samurai Data Poet 
of the Health Creation Movement: 

In recognition of three decades 
as an integrative health leader, 
connector, crusader & chronicler 

Join the Conversation!

A new Facebook group has been created for current AHMA members to discuss the evolution of the AHMA and the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM). The group is private, so you must request to join. Only current, dues-paying AHMA members will be granted access to the group.
Shop & Support AHMA 
 



 

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k, you support AHMA with every purchase you make!

 

A portion of proceeds from every purchase is donated to AHMA to support programming and expand the voice and reach of holistic medicine. 

    

Click here to learn more

Featured Member Benefit: Helping Plan a Conference 
AHMA's upcoming Minneapolis conference is one for the history books. It's truly collaborative and it's made possible by the 50+ volunteers who give their time, energy and talent to the cause of holistic medicine.

That's why this month's featured member benefit is conference planning. Have you ever attended a conference and wished you could tell the planners some of your great ideas?

The AHMA staff relies on the lifeline of dedicated volunteers to help harness the viewpoints of holistic providers from all different backgrounds, be it osteopathy or acupuncture. Our diverse group of volunteers bring different and colorful ideas to the table on a daily basis. 

Save the Date: Oct. 25, Pre-Conference Seminar with Daniel Friedland, MD, ABIHM 

Healing the Healer: Cultivating Resiliency in Health Care



Current research highlights an epidemic of stress and burnout in
health care providers. In this workshop, Dr. Daniel Friedland will share with you a 4-step Framework that integrates brain science, cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology and mindfulness practice to
empower you with skills and practices to effectively navigate stress and experience greater meaning and joy in caring for your patients,your loved ones and yourself.

More information 
 
Job Openings for
Integrative Physicians 

Sutter Health's Institute for Health & Healing(IHH) has open
ings for a Primary Care Physician and a Specialty Care Physician for ambulatory clinics in San Francisco and Marin County.

To learn more about the position requirements, see the following links: 

Interested parties should send a CV and letter of interest to [email protected]  

 

For more information about the IHH, please visit www.myhealthandhealing.org.

AHMA Member Match / Mentor Program
Attention AHMA Members:
  • Are you a passionate holistic practitioner member with at least five years of experience who would like to take a holistic rookie under your wing?
  • Are you a new holistic practitioner member who wants some guidance from a veteran?
For more information or to be considered for the AHMA Match / Mentor Program, contact us at [email protected]
NDNR Free Library
Now Available  
Naturopathic Doctor News and Review (NDNR), is a clinical information resource of naturopathic medicine in the U.S. and Canada. NDNR is excited to announce the release of the Library, a free online directory of nine years of published issues in an e-version format. Subscribers can access their favorite e-version of NDNR on any web-enabled device and can now direct peers and patients to particular articles and editorial. To access the Library, visit www.ndnr.com.  
AHMA Newsletter Archives 
Interested in reading past newsletters? Did you know AHMA archives past newsletters on www.holisticmedicine.org?


July 2014

AHMA Past-President's Letter

The AHMA Past Presidents have convened about the transition of AHMA and ABIHM into the new Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine. The following letter represents their support of this new transformation.

If you have any questions, ideas or concerns, please visit Holistic Evolution on our web page or contact our office (216) 292-6644, [email protected].

"As past presidents of the AHMA over the last thirty years, we the undersigned have a clear and vested interest in the vitality and success of this wonderful organization that we hold so dear. We understand that major changes for the organization are underway and we have been briefed on the structure, process and goals of this transformation into the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine." Read more
Executive Director's Letter
FAQ Edition: AHMA + ABIHM = AIHM
by Steve Cadwell 
                                                   
We've had a lot of interest in what's happening as we get closer to becoming an Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine, and some questions! Here are the most common questions, and maybe a few you wouldn't have thought of. If you have additional questions, ideas or concerns, please visit Holistic Evolution on our web page, or contact me directly. Read more

 

President's Letter
Your orchestra and your audienceMolly Roberts
by Molly Roberts, MD 
                                                   

For the last several months, you have been hearing us talk about the transition the American Holistic Medical Association is undergoing. You are about to have a very important role in this, so read on...


Read more
AHMA Connection Sessions 


Connection Sessions is a series of interviews to help you get to know your 2014 AHMA Conference speakers.
 

Call in and listen to live interviews about each speaker's conference topic! MP3s will also be available for download afterward.

Our next Connection Session is Friday, July 11, 12:00 p.m. (ET), and features Matthew Sanford and Kevin Kling.
 
Interviewing Matthew and Kevin is AHMA Board President Molly Roberts, MD, MS, ABIHM.

They will discuss their conference presentation topic, "Healing Our Lives."

Call-in number:
605-475-6150
Access Code:
139338#

Learn more about our 2014 Conference Speakers

Connection Sessions Interview Schedule and Recordings
A Letter from the AHMA 2014 Conference Chair
                                                   
I can't begin to tell you how excited I am about the changes I see in health care. All around me, the walls are coming down. Providers are coming together with renewed enthusiasm for their work and for the transformation of a broken system. Together we are moving from a sick care system to a collective community focused on serving, educating and facilitating health and wellbeing for humanity and the planet we inhabit. For all the challenges that lie ahead, this is the change in health care that I want to be part of. And the AHMA members are the people I want to walk with. Won't you join us?

 Read more
Help a student attend the AHMA conference
by Steve Cadwell 
                                                   
Want to invest in a sure thing? Help a student attend AHMA's September conference in Minneapolis. It's an easy way to pay it forward, or perhaps to repay some good deed another did for you.

Students are integral to the future of this movement and of integrative holistic health care. Getting exposure to more seasoned practitioners at an AHMA meeting and in a collaborative environment may be the spark that leads to a lifetime of practicing medicine not only with passion but from the heart, the essence of holistic integrative care.  Read more

AHMA Conference Brochure Now Available!

Connection & Collaboration: Innovations in Patient-Centered Care
Sept. 18-21, 2014 (Pre-Conference Sept. 17-18)
Earn up to 28.75 AMA PRA Category I Credits™

 








Join us to celebrate AHMA's history, leaders and achievements
and witness the launch of the Academy of Integrative Health & Medicine
   
  • Approved for up to 19.5 CECH credits through NCHEC Provider #SEP4467 
     
  • CE credits have been applied for Chiropractors in MN, ND, SD IA and WI
  • PDA are applied for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Practitioners through NCCAOM approved provider #ACHB-078
  • CEs applied for Massage Therapists through NCBTMB Provider #450464-07

 

Exhibit at AHMA's 2014 National Conference,  

Connection & Collaboration: Innovations in Patient-Centered Care

 

Only two booths remain! Don't delay! 

  • When: Sept. 17-21, 2014
  • Where: The Commons Hotel, Minneapolis
  • Who: Holistic practitioners & physicians nationwide
  • Expected attendance: 200
  • Reserve early for priority booth selection 

 View Exhibitor Information 

Save the Date: Oct 26-30, Science and Connection Conference 


AHMA Classifieds
Great Lakes Health Institute seeks a highly skilled and compassionate MD or DO that possesses strong leadership, communication and people skills and a strong work ethic to join our team as a staff physician.

Requirements:
Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Ohio and a passion for preventive, integrative, holistic medicine or complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) based practice.

Compensation:
Competitive salary and benefits package negotiable and commensurate with ability and experience.



In conjunction with the George Washington Institute for Spirituality & Health (GWISH), a collaborative team of trainees and physicians have organized the 7th annual Spirituality in Medicine Leadership Training Institute (SIM LTI), a retreat to teach students and residents how to successfully integrate mindfulness into their practice.

This year's them
e: "Life, Death, and Dying: Extending Spirituality from Physician to Patient."
 
When: Aug. 22-24, 2014
Where: Abode of the Message, New Lebanon, NY
 
Please visit simretreat.wordpress.com or contact us at [email protected]
Thanks to New and Renewing Members
We Appreciate Your Support
AHMA welcomes these new members who joined in June

Clara Lennox, MD

Simone Childs-Walker

Lorna Glick

Mark Peterson

Judy Ratliff, RN

David C. Turell, MD, FAAP

Nick Rich, PharmD

Henry Sobo, MD

Paul Berger, MD, AAFP, ABIHM

Marie-Florence Shadlen

Kimberly Hopkins Willis, HHP

Regina Smith

Mary Kay Ross

Sita Ananth, MHA

Rosemarie Frenzel, MD

Jennifer Anderson

Karen Sequeira

Jennifer Gordon Hughes

Michelle Berg

Jeff D. Hunter

Lynda Jo Nordstrom

Jodie A. Dashore, OTD (Pediatric Neurology), HHP

 

AHMA thanks our renewing members in June 

 

15+

Joseph Price, MD, MSEE (16)

 

10-14

Sheila Mitchell. MD, PS, ABFP, ABIHM

Eden Fromberg, DO, FACOOG, DABIHM

J. Brent Forward, MD, FACP, ABIHM

Anne Stewart, MD

 

5-9

Robert Major, MD, ABIHM

Alice W. Lee, MD

Robert Locke, MD

Cecile Locke, MD

Melissa Coomes, MD

Susan Shapiro, MD, MPH

Roxanne Lockhart, MD

Sonia Rapaport, MD, MFA, ABIHM

Stephanie Mouton-Reed, MD, ABIHM

Janice M. Lewis, BA, LMT

Mathew Whittington

Patricia Anderson, APRN, CNS

Barbara Lee Bakus, DO, ABIHM

Suetta Tenney, MD

 

1-4

Francoise Adan, MD

Siranush Kapriel Cholakian, MD, DABFM, DABIHM, LAc

Kelly A. Kruschke, DNP, FNP-C

Jennifer Blair, LAc, MA.O.M

Glen Ray Hyland, MD

Pentti J. Nupponen, DMD, MAGD, FIND, CNC, FIAOMT

Rhonda Simpson, MD

Linda M. McCarthy, PhD

Anne M. Miller, DO

Cristina Marie Persa

Jaishankar Sivakasi Paulraja, MBBS, MD(Acu)

Robert Bruce Ellis, DO, PhD, FACP

Rebecca Hunton, MD

Fran Kerg, RPP, BCPP, RMT

Scott Chaffin, DO, ABIHM

About the AHMA


Founded in 1978, the AHMA remains true to its original mission, serving as the leading advocate for the use of holistic and integrative medicine by all licensed healthcare providers.  The AHMA is the only "non-modality based" medical organization and provides nurturing, sustenance and support of its members through member services and ongoing conferences and retreats.

The American Holistic Medical Association is a

nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization  

   

Your donation helps AHMA send medical students to conferences,  

develop and deliver holistic retreats, expand AHMA chapters, and more.  

Last words

Holistic  

Medicine

And You Need Each Other  

 

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You know why you joined AHMA. You know why you practice medicine as you do. More and more, people - your patients - are looking for the integrative, holistic approach to managing their health. At each AHMA retreat, we realize that you, as well as each member, need one another to remain whole, healthy, and able to help others.  

 

AHMA doesn't have chapters in every state, however, we want to help you connect with like-minded professionals whenever and wherever possible. So please, help us help you. If you want to start a chapter in your area, please contact Steve Cadwell; bookmark our calendar and check it often to find helpful events and opportunities to earn CMEs or other applicable education credits. To place events on our calendar that others might benefit from, send an email to Claudia.  Thanks for helping us connect you with other members! 

www.holisticmedicine.org       (216) 292-6644