at TMA’s Winter Conference in Austin on Feb. 2.
Hope Medical Clinic, of Austin, won the top award of a $5,000 grant and bronze commemorative sculpture. Founded by John Morrow, MD, Aus-
tin, and part of the Get Up Project, the clinic provides health care services, med- ications, and related services at no cost to the uninsured, with a focus on serving refugees. The goal is to help patients bet- ter manage their health through educa- tion, continuity of care, and assistance in overcoming barriers such as trans- portation. The clinic is operated solely through the volunteer efforts of health professionals and nonmedical volunteers, all recruited by Dr. Morrow. In 2005, the original clinic served the homeless in East Austin. By 2010, a joint venture extended medical services to the thousands of refugees in the Austin area resulting from the United Nations Reset- tlement Program.
In October 2012, volunteer dentists evaluated and treated 16 patients in the first dental clinic. Future plans call for increasing availability of dental services, completely converting to electronic med- ical records, improving patient education for multiple languages, and more. TMAF also awarded the secondary grant of $2,500 to the Pediatric Obesity Symposium. This medical educational forum brings together lecturers from medical education, active medical prac- tice, allied health, and the community to share information, approaches, and in- tervention strategies to address national and local childhood obesity problems. Founded by Awilda Ramos, MD, of
New Braunfels, in 2012, the fifth an- nual summit attracted more than 1,000 physicians, allied health professionals, concerned citizens, students, and orga- nizations. As a result of the symposium, New Braunfels pediatricians report a de- finitive adoption of new guidelines for lab evaluation, appropriate community referral, and more aggressive lifestyle in- tervention. Future goals of the Pediatric Obesity Symposium include advocacy for more accessible and safe exercise out- doors and advocacy within schools by physician participation on school health advisory committees. Future lectures will
At the TMA Winter Conference, the TMA Foundation recognized a record number of individuals who in 2012 achieved upgraded and new major donor status. At the pinnacle are “Visionaries” Dr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Butler, Austin, center. Joining them are new “Pacesetters” who became major donors in 2012: left to right, holding certificates, Lyle Thorstenson, MD; Mark Kubala, MD; Drs. Dawn C. and Edward D. Buckingham; Lee Ann Pearse, MD, and Einar Vagnes; Dr. and Mrs. Art Klawitter; Dr. G. Sealy and Debbie Massingill; and Dr. Bruce and Mary Meyers.
address techniques for appetite control, recognition of sleep apnea, and more. The John P. McGovern Champion of Health Award recognizes exceptional projects that address urgent public health threats and further TMAF’s mis-
sion to help physicians create a healthier future for all Texans. The award cel- ebrates the legacy of John P. McGovern, MD, Houston, and incorporates many of the ideals he valued, including high-im- pact, innovative programs that improve
TMA Foundation President Russell W.H. Kridel, MD, left, presents the 2013 TMA Foundation John P. McGovern Champion of Health Award to Hope Medical Clinic representatives, left to right, Gloria McPherson, PA-C; John Morrow, MD, clinic founder; and his wife, Denise Morrow, RN.
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