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NDOA January 2007 Newsletter Northern Sights Vol. 19 January/February 2007 North Dakota Optometric Association ~ President’s Message ~ 921 South 9th Street, Ste. 120 Bismarck, ND 58504 Dr. Melanie Oltmanns Phone: 701-258-6766 Fax: 701-258-9005 E-mail: [email protected] .HAPPY NEW vision represented in school district WebSite: ndeyecare.info Year all, and wellness policies. Wellness policies 2007 NDOA OFFICERS what a perfect are a new federal mandate that require schools to document policy Dr. Melanie Oltmanns time to keep President our many on fitness and dietary requirements. 448 21st Street West, Ste. D-1 blessings in our So far, there has been no mention of Dickinson, ND 58601 minds and in healthcare. However in some 701-225-7886 our hearts. We policies, there is a time provision for [email protected] have a great teeth brushing after meals and Dr. Blaine Zieman profession and snacks. (Those dentists are ahead of President Elect us again!) On a statewide level, this 2400 32nd Ave. South practice in a great state. We have a Fargo, ND 58103 strong association and an excellent would require some footwork on 701-234-3640 executive director. How, you may optometry's behalf. I am meeting [email protected] be thinking, could we ask for with our district's superintendents Dr. Kristin Engstrom anything more? Well, my friends and and principals this month. I ask for Vice President colleagues, I have a few ideas. This your involvement with your district. 4731 13th Ave. South year, I am requesting your assistance First, by asking for a copy of the Fargo, ND 58103 in three main areas: children's vision wellness policy at your local schools. 701-281-2746 [email protected] initiatives, public relations, and Then, by communicating with the legislative issues. leaders at that school about the risks Dr. James Helmers involved in undetected vision Secretary/Treasurer MANY STATES HAVE TRIED TO PASS 113 3rd Ave. NW problems, and urging them to mandatory children's vision exam Mandan, ND 58554 incorporate vision exam terminology. laws. So far, Kansas and Nebraska 701-663-2020 Continued on Page 3 [email protected] have been somewhat successful. Inside This Issue On a national level, bills have been Dr. James Connelly • NDOA Legislative CE Information Past President introduced, but so far nothing has • Benefits Approved for Corneal 517 Dakota Ave. been passed. I would like to see Pachymetry Wahpeton, ND 58075 • New Codes for Optometry 701-642-9302 BE SURE TO MAKE YOUR • New Policy on Scanning Laser [email protected] Technology ROOM RESERVATIONS FOR • 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Nancy Kopp THE NDOA LEGISLATIVE Schedule Executive Director CONFERENCE ASAP! • Memo to NDOA Members • NDOA’s Grassroots Network Room Block Cut Off Date is January 17. Page 2 President’s Message Continued . PUBLIC RELATIONS IS AN ALL ENCOMPASSING ENTITY. discussion of a loan forgiveness program for It really embodies the adage that we are "married to optometrists returning to ND. Medicaid our profession." We are still eye doctors after 5:00, on reimbursement will be an issue. And, of course, there holidays and on the weekends. I challenge you to is the matter of tidying up our practice act do at least one PR activity per month. The terminology. If you would like to be involved in any opportunities are endless: speak to a group (low of these topics, please contact Nancy or any vision, diabetes, or school children), participate in or member of the board. This is your profession, and initiate a vision screening at a school or health fair, you deserve a say. let a news reporter know about your new IN CLOSING, I WOULD LIKE TO REMIND YOU THAT WE equipment, open your office for a field trip for are renewing our strategic plan with Dr. Chuck elementary school kids, donate some money to a Brownlow as our facilitator, in February. I would like to worthy cause and let someone know about it, or extend a formal invitation to all past presidents of the speak to a legislator about one of our current issues. NDOA to attend. I also invite comments, suggestions We are the best advocates of optometry, so stand and perspectives from all of the membership in up and be heard! regard to this process. LEGISLATIVE ISSUES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BE A HOT WHEN DR. BLAINE ZIEMAN WRITES HIS GREETING NEXT topic this year for our profession. Thank you for your January, it would be awesome if he could say that responses to the fax regarding these issues. Your we have a greater profession and a stronger comments are very helpful. As you are aware, there association than we had in 2006. will be discussion of the banning of bottle rocket sales because they are responsible for the majority of Respectfully submitted, Melanie Oltmanns, O.D. all fireworks related eye injuries. There will be Page 3 Page 4 North Dakota Optometric Association 2007 Legislative/Continuing Education Conference February 8-9, 2007 Up to 11 Hours of CE Credit Radisson Hotel—605 East Broadway Ave. Bismarck, ND 701-255-6000 Agenda Thursday – February 8, 2007 8:00 – 11:00 A.M. Board of Directors Meeting 11:30—1:00 P.M. NDOA “Carrot Cake Day” with the Legislators 1:00 P.M. Registration 1:30—4:30 P.M. “Advanced Implant Technology” Speaker: Dr. Vance Thompson 3:30—3:45 P.M. Break Sponsored By: NDVSI 4:30—6:30 P.M. “The Role of Medical Records in Eyecare” Speaker: Dr. Charles Brownlow Sponsored By: Carl Zeiss Meditec 6:30 P.M. Welcome Social/Hospitality Display & Demonstration of: Heidelberg Engineering HRT3 Synemed Retinal Camera Oculus Auto Perimeter Heidelberg Engineering Pachymeters Sponsored By: Dave Kahn of Heidelberg Engineering Friday – February 9, 2007 8:00 – 9:00 A.M. Breakfast “An Overview of NDOA Insurance & Professional Liability Program” Speakers: Jim Bodenstiner & Rick Lawrence Sponsored By: Foster Klima & Company & Vaaler Insurance 9:00 – 10:00 P.M. “S.T.A.R. Risk Calculator” Speaker: To Be Announced Sponsored By: Pfizer Ophthalmics 10:00 – 12:00 Noon “Obesity, Diabetes & Systemic & Ocular Complications” Speaker: Dr. Stuart Richer Sponsored By: Heidelberg Engineering 10:30 – 10:45 A.M. Break 12:00—1:00 P.M. NDOA Membership Meeting & Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. “Aging & Nutrition: Adverse Reactions of Nutritional Supplements vs. Pharmaceuticals & Why You Shouldn’t Throw Away Your Vitamin E” Speaker: Dr. Stuart Richer Sponsored By: Heidelberg Engineering 2:00—4:00 P.M. “Silicone Hydrogels” Speaker: To Be Announced Sponsored By: CIBA 3:00 – 3:15 P.M. Break OD Registration Form on Reverse Side O.D. Registration Form Please make your room reservations ASAP! Room Block Cut Off Date is January 17. NDOA 2007 Legislative/Continuing Education Conference Reservations can be made by calling the Radisson Hotel at February 8-9, 2007 701-255-6000. Be sure you indicate the NDOA room block when Radisson Hotel ~ Bismarck Phone: 701-255-6000 you call for a discount. Name: ___________________________________________________E-Mail: ____________________________________________ (Please Print Clearly!) Business/Clinic Name: ______________________________________ Phone: ______________________ Fax: _________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ *Please complete a registration form for each Doctor attending! **For planning purposes, PLEASE CHECK BELOW the meal functions which are included in your registration fee, that you plan to attend: Thursday - Carrot Cake Day at the Capitol Friday - Breakfast Thursday - Social Friday - Lunch REGISTRATION FEE Registration Fee (Includes all meals & breaks) EARLY BIRD AFTER 1/26/07 AMOUNT NDOA/AOA Member $75.00 $95.00 Non-NDOA/AOA Member $150.00 $170.00 OD EDUCATION NDOA/AOA Member Non-NDOA/AOA Member AMOUNT 2/8 "Advanced Implant Technology” 3 Hours Dr. Vance Thompson 3 @ $15.00 = $45.00 3 @ $30.00 = $90.00 2/8 “The Role of Medical Records in Eyecare" 2 Hours Dr. Charles Brownlow 2 @ $15.00 = $30.00 2 @ $30.00 = $60.00 2/9 "S.T.A.R. Risk Calculator" 1 Hour 1 @ $15.00 = $15.00 1 @ $30.00 = $30.00 2/9 “Obesity, Diabetes & Systemic & Ocular Complications" 2 Hours Dr. Stuart Richer 2 @ $15.00 = $30.00 2 @ $30.00 = $60.00 2/9 “Aging & Nutrition" 1 Hour Dr. Stuart Richer 1 @ $15.00 = $15.00 1 @ $30.00 = $30.00 2/9 “Silicone Hydrogels” 2 Hours 2 @ $15.00 = $30.00 2 @ $30.00 = $60.00 Total Enclosed EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS JANUARY 26, 2007! Return this form with your check or credit card information to: North Dakota Optometric Association 921 South 9th Street, Suite 120 VISA MASTERCARD Total to be Charged: _____________ Bismarck, ND 58504 Phone: (701) 258-6766 Fax: (701) 258-9005 Credit Card # _______________________________ Exp. Date _____/_____ Signature: _____________________________________________________ From The Desk Of Your Executive Director ~ Nancy Kopp “OPTOMETRY IS NOT A other affected professions of dentistry and veterinary SPECTATOR PROFESSION” medicine. I do acknowledge the fact that North Dakota is probably number one, for optometrists per I HOPE ALL OF YOU HAD A capita, nationwide. That may be the case now, but memorable holiday with your what will it look like in the next 10 years? We are now family and loved ones. The seeing a decline in the number of students applying holidays, also are filled with to optometry schools. Another point to consider, is time, as a spectator, watching the fact that North Dakota does not have a school your favorite football team of optometry, but does support the School of contend for the playoffs. Medicine, Law School, School of Pharmacy, etc. However, now that you’re back practicing your Our residents have access to those professional chosen profession, we all know it cannot be done educations and are not required to practice in North from the sidelines.
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