2003 Annual Conference
2003 Annual Conference
November 7-9, 2003
Resort at Squaw Creek
Squaw Valley, Lake Tahoe, California
ICA’s Pediatrics Conference in Lake Tahoe raises the bar again in chiropractic educational excellence
“It was the best conference ever!” “Awesome, as always.” were just a few of the accolades heard over and over again during the ICA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics 13th Annual Conference held November 7-9 at the beautiful Resort at Squaw Creek near Lake Tahoe, California. Even the snowstorm, which caught everyone by surprise, didn’t dampen attendees’ spirits -- it only helped to energize everyone and enhance the majestic mountain setting for a fantastic weekend of learning and sharing.
The Conference included 12 speakers, 8 research paper presenters, and offered 20 hours of continuing education. Pediatrics Council chair Joan Fallon, DC, started off the program on Friday morning with a clinical case management series which included ear infection, sympathetic reflex dystrophy, craniocynostosis, among others. She was followed by Ed Yazbak, MD, FAAP, research director of the Autism Autoimmunity project, who provided current research findings on the adverse effects of vaccines. Dan Murphy, DC, ICA Vice President, wrapped up the morning program in his usual energetic and fast-paced style, providing a wealth of information on pediatric nutritional neurology and the immune system.
The rest of the weekend included cranial sacral care of infants and pregnant women with expert Dr. Carol Phillips, a choice of three adjusting workshops with several different instructors, and more case management reviews with Drs. Lora Tanis and Elise Hewitt. Another session that doctors found interesting and informative was on the treatment and care of autistic children with mercury toxicity taught by Louisiana family practitioner, Stephanie Cave, MD, author of What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Vaccines. Research paper presentations by field practitioners and pediatric diplomates rounded out the rest of the program covering a range of topics including: mitochondrial myopathy, neonate with sagittal suture separation, infantile gastric reflux, child abuse, and plagiocephaly, among others.
Commencement
A major highlight of the weekend was the commencement of the 2003 Pediatric Diplomates held on Saturday afternoon. Dr. Guy Riekeman, chancellor of Palmer Chiropractic University system, gave the commencement address and awarded the diplomas.
The nineteen new Pediatric Diplomates are: Drs. Renee Andino (Illinois), Brian Applebee (Connecticut), Brenda Baer (Illinois), Virginia Boysen (Iowa), Amy Breidenbach (Wisconsin), Andrew DeSaro (Pennsylvania), Paulette DeWeerd (Iowa), Pamela Gindl (Iowa), Paul Greteman (Iowa), Teresa Kelly (New Jersey), Jennifer Lawler (Iowa), Jodi Luellen (Iowa), Traci Nelson-Hassel (Iowa), Angela Price-Kloss (Iowa), Jill Mikkelson (Wisconsin), Tammy Nyhus (Minnesota), Sarah Panarello (Massachusetts), Carolina Sprohnle (California), and Joy Sunderlage (Illinois). These doctors join 130 of their colleagues across the United States and Canada who already have the DICCP (Diplomate of the International Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics) qualification. The DICCPs are the only DCs currently Board Certified in Pediatrics.
Everyone, from the doctors and their families to students and vendors, had nothing but great things to say about this year’s conference. If you weren’t fortunate enough to attend the ICA Pediatrics Conference, don’t miss next year’s conference which will be held August 20-22 at the Westin Hotel at Times Square in New York City. A great program is being planned for the 2004 conference with some fun afterwards in the evenings (e.g., a Yankees game and/or a Broadway show).
Mark your calendars now for a trip to the Big Apple in August. It promises to be bigger and better than ever!
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