 Healing with Integrative, Personalized Medicine Join Oregon Collaborative for Integrative Medicine (OCIM) alongside Oregon College of Oriental Medicine (OCOM) on Thursday, April 14 for OCIM's 9th Annual Integrative Medicine Distinguished Lectureship.
This year's lecturer, David Jones, MD, President of the Institute for Functional Medicine and a family physician, will discuss why creating a therapeutic partnership is as important as having an accurate, objective diagnosis. His lecture, Personalized Medicine: Why Create a Healing Partnership? will be held at the Governor Hotel in Portland, Oregon. RSVP by April 11.
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Oregon's "Father of Acupuncture" Passes
 Dr. Wai Tak Cheung, renowned acupuncturist and herbal doctor, passed away on March 16, 2011, from pneumonia and kidney failure.
Dr. Cheung was revered by his patients and colleagues as a pioneer in the field of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Many referred to him as Oregon's "Father of Acupuncture." Through his tireless efforts and personal contributions, he paved the way for the young generations of acupuncturists today. Dr. Cheung's major career accomplishment was his work in changing laws and legislation for the fair and equal treatment of acupuncturists and the reimbursement by insurance companies for acupuncture treatments.
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Regional Accreditation Update
 On March 1, OCOM submitted a Comprehensive Institutional Self-Study to the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). This is a major milestone for the college, moving us one step closer to our goal of achieving regional accreditation with NWCCU.
The report will serve as a foundational document for an NWCCU site visit to OCOM April 18-20, and tells a compelling story about OCOM's progress in continuous quality improvement. We encourage you to read the report.
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