Oklahoma Arthritis Network (OAN)

Thursday, March 1, 2001

MINUTES

Attendees:

Bill Barr, OTR, MPH, St. Anthony Hospital

Elizabeth Beasley, PT, Rose State College

Gary Birks, Hanger Orthotics and Prosthetics

April Borg, St. Francis Hospital (Tulsa)

Amber Browning, RN, Oklahoma State Medical Association

Tyler Bustos, OTR, Hillcrest Health Center

Janis Campbell, PhD, OSDH Chronic Disease Division

Teresa Fennell, Employment Benefits Council

Melinda Fruendt, Oklahoma Rehabilitation Council

Norma Goff, OAN Chair, Oklahoma Dept. of Human Services, Aging Division

Leslie Heathman, Oklahoma Physical Therapy Association

Ivan Holmes, Oklahoma Lupus Association

Xana Kim, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation

Lin Kisslinger, Fibromyalgia Support Group

Stephanie LaFevers, Arthritis Foundation, Eastern Oklahoma Chapter

John Leon, Oklahoma Foundation on Medical Quality

Charles Marsh, PharmD, Pharmacia

Marisa New, OTR, MPH, OSDH, Coordinator, Arthritis Prevention and Education Program

Sue Painton, Presbyterian Hospital

Mary Pinzon, Seniors Health on the Go

Betsy Replogle, Consumer

Judy Seefeldt, ABLE Tech

Paulette Shafer, OCAST

Rachel Shuberg, Arthritis Foundation, Oklahoma Chapter

Angie Trinkle, OTR, Bone and Joint Hospital

Julie Wright, Oklahoma County Health Departments (Guthrie)

Todd Owens, Presbyterian Hospital

Nan Seefelt, OASIS

Jillmarie Yanchick, PharmD, Pharmacia

I. Welcome and Introductions

New OAN Members present: Todd Owens, Teresa Fennell, Amber Browning, Nan Seefeldt, Jillmarie Yanchick and Charles Marsh

II. Approval of Minutes of February 2001 Meeting

III. Announcements

· APEP/OAN Physician Surveys

Have been distributed and are being collected. Results will soon be analyzed.

· Friday, March 23, 2001

“Approach to Arthritis a New Look at an Old Problem”

presented by the American Medical Women’s Association in partnership with the Oklahoma Arthritis Network at the Oklahoma City Zoo. This program will provide a practical, everyday approach for primary care providers to utilize in managing patients affected by arthritis with a special focus on women. Current trends and treatment of arthritis will also be discussed. Cost: $50, physicians and $40 for allied health professionals, and $10 for each additional luncheon guest. Lead partners with more details on how to please call Marisa New, Oklahoma State Department of Health, 405/271-5161 or Stephanie LaFevers, Arthritis Foundation - Eastern Chapter, 918/743-4526.

· May is National Arthritis Month

Arthritis Foundation Debuting Arthritis Screening Tool

In May, the Arthritis Foundation will be launching its newly developed “Assess Your Joint Health” screening tool. This 12-question tool will enable individuals to determine if they are at risk or experiencing symptoms of arthritis. One risks or symptoms are identified, the Arthritis Foundation will encourage individuals to take preventive measures to lower risks or manage existing symptoms.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Oklahoma Arthritis Network will be working closely with the Arthritis Foundation to promote the use of this tool in May and thereafter.

Any of you planning arthritis related events in the month of May, please contact the OAN and the Arthritis Foundation so we may keep track of those activities taking place and offer you more resources that could enhance your events.

· Grant Received by Arthritis Foundation

- Stephanie LaFevers, Eastern Oklahoma Chapter

Funding was not awarded to either Oklahoma Chapter for this endeavor. Both chapters are hopeful that they will receive funding from a subsequential grant submitted that will promote partnerships.

Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Arthritis Foundation will work together to provide training workshops to county health departments and other interested community partners will funds not used in the OSDH Arthritis Prevention and Education Program’s first year budget. We will give OAN further details as they are confirmed.

· New Disability Advocacy Group Formed To Address Legislative Issues

o Ivan Holmes, Oklahoma Lupus Association

Call Mike Simmons for more details, 478-2323

IV. Review of Oklahoma Arthritis Action Plan Draft II.

V. Future Meeting Dates

(Meetings scheduled from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. unless otherwise indicated/notified)

· April 5, 2001 2:00p – 4:00p

· May 3, 2001 2:00p – 4:00p

· June 7, 2001 2:00p – 3:30p

· July 5, 2001 2:00p – 3:30p