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.