Cherry Blossom Dinner Honorees Announced
Thank you all who submitted nominations to OCOM for our first ever ---- and sold out ---- 2013 OCOM Cherry Blossom Dinner and Awards event. After careful consideration, honorees were selected by OCOM's Development Committee, chaired by Trustee Bill Haden. We look forward to celebrating our amazing partners in April!
2013 Alumni Ambassador Award
Laura Ocker, LAc
President, Oregon Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (OAAOM)
Laura Ocker was selected to receive OCOM's 2013 Alumni Award in recognition of her forward-thinking advocacy work on behalf of Oregon acupuncturists. Ocker's efforts have not only helped create a stronger Association, but have provided exceptional leadership at the state level, resulting in increased Oregon Health Plan acupuncture benefits, among other victories.
2013 Community Partner in Healing
Oregon Reproductive Medicine
Oregon Reproductive Medicine was selected to receive OCOM's 2013 Community Partner in Healing Award due to their visionary use of Chinese medicine in their clinics. Their complementary medicine approach not only prioritizes patient care and reproductive success, but has also expanded the professional field for Chinese medicine practitioners by providing exciting career opportunities.
2013 Partner in Healing Award
Rachel Solotaroff, MD, MCR
Medical Director, Central City Concern (CCC)
Dr. Solotaroff was selected to receive OCOM's 2013 Partner in Healing Award for her innovative use of Chinese medicine in Central City Concern's Old Town Clinic. Solotaroff's integrative clinic approach and public health focus not only maximizes patient care, but has also expanded the professional field for Chinese medicine practitioners by providing excellent career opportunities.
2013 Scholar Award
Joseph Coletto, ND, LAc
OCOM Chair of Biomedicine
Dr. Coletto was selected to receive OCOM's 2013 Scholar Award for his dedication as a faculty member, scholar and leader at OCOM over the last 28 years. Coletto has led exemplary courses that have educated more than 1,000 OCOM master's and doctoral students, and has contributed to forward-thinking scholarship in regional, national and international spheres. In additional, his leadership as a faculty chair and, most recently, as the co-founder of OCOM's Mind Body Medicine program, have made substantial, long-term positive contributions to the college and the field of complementary medicine.
Watch for post-event announcements and photos in the May OCOM Bulletin!
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