(Last Updated:5/12/08)
WELCOME TO THE HUDSON VALLEY DISTRICT NEWSLETTER. THE PURPOSE OF THIS NEWSLETTER IS TO PROVIDE DISTRICT MEMBERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES INFORMATION REGARDING DISTRICT MEETINGS, UPCOMING EVENTS, AND THE GOALS, ACTIVITIES, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF OUR DISTRICT AND ITS MEMBERS. WE INVITE YOU TO CONTACT US WITH ANY INFORMATION YOU MIGHT WANT TO SHARE, SUGGESTIONS FOR THE NEWSLETTER, OR OFFERS TO HELP.
IT IS ONLY THROUGH YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS AND FEEDBACK THAT THIS NEWSLETTER WILL BEST SERVE THE NEEDS OF OUR DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP. WE HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON!
ATTENTION HUDSON VALLEY DISTRICT MEMBERS!!
If you or your colleagues are planning to hold an activity and would like it announced on the district website please e-mail Anne-Marie Sirois at amsirois@optonline.net or Michael Majsak at MICHAEL_MAJASAK@nymc.edu.
If you have already held an event please send the information and/or pictures to be put on our website.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
DISTRICT BUSINESS MEETINGS
All members are welcome. Come hear what is going on, take part, and join in on the fun and rewards of being an active District member!
All meetings are held at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital from 6 – 8 pm. 785 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY; telephone number for directions is 914-597-2500 and say “directions” when prompted.
EDUCATION MEETING SCHEDULE
No Educational Meetings Scheduled at this time.
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STUDY GROUP INFORMATION
ORTHOPEDIC STUDY GROUP
Contact person: Beth Duggan PT MS OCS (w) 845-786-4177 or (h) 914-526-8855; or Duggane@helenhayeshosp.org.
The Orthopedic Study Group (OSG) of the Hudson Valley District has been active since the fall of 1994. The group discusses a wide range of issues pertinent to Orthopedic physical therapy. Currently, the OSG is open to both District members and non-members.
The orthopedic study group is a group of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants that meet once a month to share ideas, exchange information and practice techniques. The OSG is a participatory group that expects each member to provide one presentation to the rest of the group.
No meeting scheduled at this time. Please contact Beth Duggan at the above phone numbers or email address for further information.
PEDIATRIC STUDY GROUP
Chairperson: Linda H. Fuller, PT, PCS
The Pediatric Study Group is organized as a group discussion, where everybody comes with some information to share on the topic, with a moderator leading the discussion. That is why there are no "speakers" listed next to the topic listed. Linda Fuller, via e-mail, organizes the meeting so that there are therapists with differing ideas, etc. at each meeting.
All meetings will be held at 7:30 pm.
LOCATION: Pediatric Physical Therapy Services
217 Route 303
Valley Cottage, NY 10989
845-268-6010
pediatricphysicaltherapyservices@verizon.net
CALENDAR:
- Meetings will resume on a monthly basis in September.
Please call or email Linda Fuller at the above address to confirm the meeting date.
For further information or to join the group, please contact Linda Fuller by email at lindafuller.pt@verizon.net.
CLINICAL RESEARCH STUDY GROUP
Chairperson: Michael Majsak, PT, EdD
A number of physical therapists have expressed an interest in establishing a Clinical Research Study Group (CRSG). The focus of this group would include those activities typically associated with a Journal Club (critical review and discussion of professional literature) but would have the additional objective of promoting and supporting clinical research efforts and scholarship within the Hudson Valley District. Students and novice researchers are welcome to participate, as well as more experienced scholars. AN ACTIVE RESEARCH AGENDA IS NOT NECESSARY. The generation of research ideas, peer review, advisement, and mentorship will be important components of the CRSG. The goals of the CRSG will be the systematic collection of clinical data, sound research activity, and ultimately, the generation of posters and publications for professional conferences and journals. The CRSG is intended to provide a professional support structure for scholarship within the Hudson Valley District. If you would like to participate in a Clinical Research Study Group, contact Michael Majsak at Michael_Majsak@nymc.edu.
If you are interested in helping to establish other study groups within the Hudson Valley District, contact Michael Majsak at: Michael_Majsak@nymc.edu
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LEGISLATIVE ISSUES
For the most current information on legislative issues, please go to the legislative section of this web site.
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Publishers/Presenters Row
If you are a Hudson Valley District member who has recently published an article, presented a poster, or made a presentation at a professional meeting, or know of a District member who has done so, please notify Anne-Marie Sirois at amsirois@optonline.net.
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DISTRICT INFORMATION
Executive Committee Members
District Chair: Matthew Hyland
Vice Chair: Michael Majsak
Treasurer: Janel Carver
Secretary: Susan Ronan
Chapter Director: Kathy Birnbaum
Public Relations Coordinator: Vacant
Newsletter Coordinator: Anne-Marie Sirois
PTA liaison and Educational Coordinator: Vacant
Legislative Liaison: Stacey Rittenberg
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