Washington, DC., July 14th, 2014. Ovarian cancer survivors and awareness advocates met with staff of the Washington state and Oregon delegations on Capitol Hill in mid -July. Gina Gess Taylor posed in front of the US Capitol with more than 100 other women, who were on the Hill lobbying for ovarian cancer research funding and awareness. Gina is on the board of the OCAOSW. Activists were on the Hill as representatives of the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and SW Washington to lobby for federal funding for ovarian cancer research and for a resolution naming September National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Portland area survivor, Diane O’Connor opened the national conference in her new role as national board president.
Amy Kirschbaum, Betsy Marvin, Angel Gnau, Monica Marvin, Gina Gess Taylor (left to right) following a meeting with staff of US Senator Ron Wyden, D-OR. Angel and Monica are both survivors of ovarian cancer. Gina Gess Taylor is on the board of directors of the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and SW Washington.
Gina Gess Taylor, Diane O’Connor and Chris O’Hara, board members of the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and SW Washington at the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance conference in July. Diane O’Connor is also the national board president of the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.
Amy Kirschbaum, Rebecca Coulson, Chris O’Hara, Diane Elizondo, Monica Marvin, Betsy Marvin (left to right), with Gina Gess Taylor in front. The delegation from the Pacific Northwest regroups midway through Advocacy Day on the Hill.
Diane Elizondo, Chris O’Hara, Rebecca Coulson, Diane O’Connor following a meeting with staff of US Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler, R-WA. Diane, Chris and Diane are on the board of the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Oregon and SW Washington. Diane, Diane and Rebecca are ovarian cancer survivors.
The mission of the organization:
To promote awareness of ovarian cancer and to provide education to women and the health care community;
To offer support to all ovarian cancer survivors by providing opportunities for networking, education and community outreach;
To advocate for public policy and funding for ovarian cancer research.
Oregon Humane Society Portland, July 12th 2014. The heat of the day did not stop people from attending this year’s summertime party called Fetch: Silver Edition. The party celebrated Executive Director Sharon Harmon’s first 25 years of leadership and the animal welfare group’s 145th anniversary. OHS welcomed nearly 300 people to celebrate on site with tours, cocktails and pets! Guests enjoyed a three course menu from The Vibrant Table and raised $388,000 for the pets of OHS. Dolorosa Margulis getting to know an OHS puppy up for adoption.
Pat Smith, Ellyn Bye and OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon celebrating 25 years of Sharon’s leadership and 145 years of OHS.
Auctioneer Justin Timm, OHS Investigator Wendy Reimer and KATUs Helen Raptis raising money to help the pets of OHS
Sharon Harmon being toasted by party chair Nancy Tonkin-Zoucha. Note the shot glasses in their hands, instead of a champagne toast we wanted everyone to get their shots at OHS.
Senator Betsy Johnson with OHS Executive Director Sharon Harmon . They are happy to work together to create tougher animal cruelty laws.
From the Oregon Humane Society:
Our Mission Statement
To foster an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion for all animals through education, legislation, and leadership. To care for the homeless, to defend the abused, and to fight with unrelenting diligence for recognition of the integrity of all animals.
Salem, July 11th, 2014. Thirty-two Kaiser Permanente providers and staff volunteered at the 2014 Oregon Mission of Mercy, where more than $738,000 worth of donated dental services were provided. The event took place at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, and 1,255 patients received free dental care.
Thirty-two Kaiser Permanente providers and staff volunteered at the fifth annual Oregon Mission of Mercy, including (from left) Michelle Lee-Veentjer, manager of Rockwood Dental Office; Dawn Januik, registered dental hygienist at Cascade Park Dental Office; Jodeen Callaghan, DMD, general dentist at Cascade Park and Kaiser Permanente’s lead community benefit dentist; Macy Bienerth, Cascade Park dental assistant; Mary Robinson, Dental Contact Center member assistant and patient line management lead for the event; Richard Del Togno Armanasco, DMD, general dentist at Gresham Dental Office; and Edariz Castilla, DDS, general dentist at North Lancaster Dental Office.
For someone who had just received a couple fillings — and who had been lined up since 3:30 a.m. for a turn in the dentist’s chair — Gregorie “Mike” Towai had an awfully big smile on his face. That’s because, for the first time in a long while, he wasn’t embarrassed by his teeth.
Towai was among the 1,255 patients who received free dental care at the Oregon Dental Association’s fifth annual Mission of Mercy, which took place July 11 and 12 at Chemeketa Community College in Salem, Ore. Thirty-two Kaiser Permanente providers and staff volunteered at the event, where more than $738,000 worth of donated services were provided. Kaiser Permanente has had a long volunteer presence at Mission of Mercy, which was held last year in Portland at the Oregon Convention Center.
Towai’s new smile came courtesy of Richard Del Togno Armanasco, DMD, a general dentist at the Kaiser Permanente Gresham Dental Office. Dr. Del Togno Armanasco removed the visible decay from Towai’s front teeth and placed natural-looking composite fillings.
“I think this whole thing is awesome,” said Towai. “It’s such a blessing that we have doctors who are willing to give up their time to do this. I think I’ll get to smile more.”
As part of its mission, Kaiser Permanente makes significant contributions to community health, including oral health. Kaiser Permanente Northwest invested more than $104 million in community benefit initiatives in 2013.
Kaiser Permanente has 17 dental offices from Salem to Longview and hosts free dental care days throughout the year. In addition to participating in community events such as Mission of Mercy, Kaiser Permanente hosts “Give Kids a Smile” free dental clinics and participates in the Dental Access Program in the Portland metro area to provide urgent care for low-income, uninsured patients at no charge.
About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America’s leading health care providers and nonprofit health plans. Founded in 1945, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve 9.1 million members in eight states and the District of Columbia, including more than 495,000 people in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, go to:kp.org/share.
Newberg, July 12th, 2014. The Summer State Games are the state championship competitions in the sports of athletics (track & field), bocce, golf, and softball for Special Olympics athletes in Oregon. All participants have trained in their hometowns for eight weeks prior to the Summer Games and have qualified to compete at the Summer Games at a regional level competition. Law enforcement agencies from all over Oregon were represented at the Law Enforcement Torch Run and the 2014 Summer State Games.
Jerome Kersey of the Portland Trail Blazers greets the athletes.
Special Olympian Michael Hart runs in the Newberg games.
Area residents rolled out the red carpet including balloonist who added spectacular color.
“Champions are not the ones who always win races . champions are the ones who get out there and try. And try harder the next time. And even harder the next time.” – Simon Sinek
Victory Dance & Social – Newberg High School Stadium is always a highlight.
From Special Olympics Oregon:
Here in Oregon, while Special Olympics Oregon serves 12,000 participants throughout the state, nearly 70,000 people with intellectual disabilities could benefit from participating in Special Olympics. Still growing, Special Olympics Oregon is efficiently expanding programs to get closer and closer to serving every individual with intellectual disabilities that qualifies to participate in Special Olympics.
Special Olympics Oregon offers training and competition opportunities in 14 different Olympic-style sports. There are three sports seasons throughout the year, with statewide competitions and training in winter, summer and fall.
Special Olympics Oregon holds events in every region of the state, every month of the year, providing athletes the opportunity to be competing and training as often as they choose.
Special Olympics athletes train intensely for eight weeks prior to each State Games event. Volunteer coaches are responsible for training the athletes. Volunteers must complete a certification program prior to becoming Special Olympics coaches and must attend training schools before each season.
Special Olympics Oregon (SOOR) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) charitable organization incorporated in the state of Oregon to provide sports training and athletic competition for persons with mental disabilities. SOOR is accredited by Special Olympics, Inc. (SOI) and responsible for following the policies and rules established by SOI in the delivery of services in Oregon. It is known as a Program of SOI. A volunteer Board of Directors provides policy decisions and long-range planning for SOOR. The Board employs a staff of people to implement the day-to-day operations.
Portland, June 26th, 2014. The theme of NCNM’s annual Min Zidell Garden Gala this year was “50 Shades of Green,” which celebrated local companies and organizations dedicated to living in harmony with nature and advancing the healing of all living things. The Gala was the final NCNM event of the year, all of which raised $275,000 in fiscal year 2014. The Gala, hosted by NCNM Vice President of Advancement Susan Hunter, was held on the NCNM campus and drew 200 attendees. The gathering included celebrated poet, author and NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu and his son Tristan, a 2011 NCNM graduate; Jay, Diane and Jason Zidell; and Ken Gordon, owner/chef of Kenny & Zuke’s Deli. (photo credit, Vanessa Morrow, NCNM)
Jay Zidell, CEO of Zidell Marine Corp. and ZRZ Realty; poet, author and NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu; and Diane Zidell (Jay and Diane Zidell Charitable Foundation).
Poet, author and NPR commentator Andrei Codrescu and NCNM Assistant Professor Marcus Miller, MD, ND. Mr. Codrescu was the gala keynote speaker and Dr. Miller was gala co-host with NCNM President David J. Schleich.
NCNM President David J. Schleich with Ruth Shelly, executive director of Portland Children’s Museum, who accepts an NCNM Green Industry Leadership Award for the museum’s newest permanent exhibit, Outdoor Adventure, which helps children experience nature at its best.
The NCNM Min Zidell Garden Gala was an awards dinner honoring the eco-friendly leadership of local companies and organizations. The honorees were: The Portland Children’s Museum; Tree for All Project; Grow Portland; and Ingenuity Innovations.
The mission of National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) is to educate and train physicians, practitioners and pre-professionals in the art, science and research of natural medicine. NCNM is the oldest accredited naturopathic medical school in North America. A nonprofit medical school, NCNM offers graduate medical degree programs in naturopathic medicine, classical Chinese Medicine, natural medicine research, nutrition and global health.
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