University Trustees and other distinguished University officials recently visited Jefferson Hall (the College of Optometry Building) for the Board of Trustee's Health Fair.
Each of the Health Professions and University Information Services had a display area in which they demonstrated new technology and methods.
UIS demonstrated a remote camera and telemedicine system that could be used to provide distance education for health professions program graduates. The potential also exists for similar systems to be used for guiding treatment procedures being conducted at locations away from Pacific.
Lee Colaw, Chief Information Officer and Ted Krupicka, Associate Director of University Information Services attempted to lure Trustees into their display area using snacks, which they advertised as being "low carb."
The School of Occupational Therapy Program Director Dr. John White and colleagues demonstrated self-assessment surveys designed to help patients establish an optimum balance between work and outside activities.
The School of Professional Psychology demonstrated stress management techniques including the use of skin dots that changed color depending on the stress level of the wearer.
This patient is experiencing extreme stress.
After therapy, guided by faculty member Dr. Robin Shallcross, the patient is much more relaxed.
Physician Assistant Program demonstrated techniques used in basic health screenings.
Trustees Mr. Mike Henningsen and Mr. Ron Greenman prepare for hemoglobin and glucose testing.
School of Physical Therapy faculty members Katie Farrell, Dr. John Medeiros and Bob Nee demonstrated neck flexor muscle testing along with computerized walking assessments.
The process of flexor testing involves reclining with a sensor pad under the neck and observing tension on a gauge.
Trustee Ms. Elly Chong has her neck flexors analyzed by Bob Nee.
Faculty Trustee Dr. Dave Boersema also was tested.
Physical Therapy Program Director Dr. Daiva Banaitis reviews test results.
Dr. Lynn Ueshiro, Director of the Forest Grove Clinic, coordinated the College of Optometry demonstrations.
Dr. Ueshiro supervises testing of Trustee Eric Knutson, OD, by Robert Iverson, a fourth year optometry student. Intern Iverson is using a GDx to analyze the nerve fiber layer in Dr. Knutson's retina. This layer can be damaged in diseases like glaucoma.
Faculty Trustee Dr. Dave Boersema has his eyes examined by Dr. Philip Tawil who is using a slitlamp. The slitlamp is essentially a microscope that allows a detailed assessment of ocular structures.
Dr. Ken Eakland, Associate Dean for Clinical Programs, discusses new equipment for the optometry program with Trustee Mr. Ron Greenman.
Dr. Ueshiro explained the optometry clinical program to student Trustee Ms. Laura Hoskins.
Fourth year optometry student Ms. Amanda Galster prepares to measure the refractive error of Trustee Mr. Milan Stoyanov. The computerized device being used can provide a first approximation of the lens powers needed for glasses.
Intern Galster used another computerized device to assess the visual fields of Trustee Mr. George Burlingham. Field testing is used is part of the standard test sequence for all patients and is designed to detect the effects of glaucoma and other diseases.
Trustee Mr. Ken McGill also had his visual fields measured.
Even President Phil Creighton had his visual fields assessed by fourth year Intern Galster.
The President then went on to have his retinas analyzed by Intern Iverson.
Dr. Eakland explained the significance of his test results to President Creighton. The President's eyes and vision were perfect.
Dr. Eakland and Trustee Dr. Liza Goldblatt wait in line for testing.
Fourth year optometry student Intern Andrew Armstrong explains details of a photograph showing the inside of her eye to Kris Bilderback, Executive Assistant to the President.
Dr. Tawil demonstrated the operation of a computerized video slitlamp to Trustee Mr. Milan Stoyanov.
Intern Amanda Galster reviews the results of his visual field test with Dr. Willard Kniep.
Dr. Ken Eakland taught Dr. Kniep how to use a computerized optic nerve and retina analyzer.
Provost Kniep then took over and is well on his way toward becoming an optometrist.
Trustee Mr. Alan Abbott also learned how to operate the optic nerve analyzer and he too is on his way to an optometry degree.
Thanks to assistance from staff members including Karen Wilcox from UIS and Esther Knox from optometry, the Trustee's Health Fair was a great success. Everyone in Jefferson Hall looks forward to welcoming the Trustees back again next year.