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05/02/2008
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
IL Podiatrist Walks to Combat Obesity Podiatrists from the Illinois Podiatric Medical Association are joining New Balance Chicago stores to encourage Illinoisans to get out and walk by providing free pedometers to any Illinois resident who visits a participating podiatrist. It's part of the Keep Illinois Walking campaign. Ken Jacoby of the Elgin Foot and Ankle Clinic said his office received 50 pedometers in late April. The office will provide free pedometers while supplies last.
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Dr. Ken Jacoby |
According to Jacoby, walking can combat obesity, diabetes and other weight-related diseases that have a direct impact on one's overall health as well as foot health. To that end, the IPMA debuted its first television show, Feet Forward on Chicago Cable Access Network Television on April 23. CAN-TV covers everything from local issues to the Chicago arts scene. The network reaches 1 million households in the Chicago area. Jacoby encourages everyone to walk 10,000 steps per day -- every 2,000 steps equals one mile. Source: Charity Bonner, The Courier News [4/30/08]
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12/06/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
NY Podiatrist Receives 8th Annual Ronald L. Soave Award
On December 3, 2024 Jeffrey Falcone, DPM was presented the eighth Annual Ronald L. Soave, DPM Integrity and Excellence in Podiatry Award at the New York State Podiatric Medicine (NYSPMA) Downstate Meeting. The inscription on the award reads as follows: “In recognition for your time and dedication to the podiatric profession and for your outstanding leadership in the NYSPMA.” Dr. Falcone is a past president of Kings Division, and currently serves on the Board of Trustees of NYSPMA.
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(L-R) Drs. Ronald Soave, Jeffrey Falcone, and Corrine Renne Landau |
The award was presented by the Award Founder Corrine E. Renne Landau, DPM and Dr. Soave. The event was emceed by Michael Felley, DPM. In attendance were many other members of NYSPMA as well as Dr. Falcone's wife Darcy and his daughter Olivia.
11/25/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
OHFAMA Elects 2025 Executive Committee
During the recent Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association (OHFAMA) Annual Business Meeting, the following members were elected as the Executive Committee for 2025:
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(L-R) Drs. Adam Thomas, Amy Masowick, Martin Lesnak, Joy Rowland, and Thom Arnold |
President: Martin Lesnak, DPM
First Vice President: Joy Rowland, DPM
Second Vice President: Amy Masowick, DPM
Secretary/Treasurer: Adam Thomas, DPM
Immediate Past President: Thom Arnold, DPM
08/09/2024
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS)
From: Chris Robertozzi, DPM
Congratulations and best of luck to Dr. Jon Hultman as he retires as Executive Director from CPMA! Jon is not just a superstar for CPMA but also APMA. Back in the ‘90s, he was a significant contributor to the Health Systems Committee. He helped the APMA members understand about capitation. His book, Here’s How Doctor, taught us how to survive in the new healthcare market of HMOs and PPOs. Jon taught me a lot when we were on the Health Systems Committee together and for many years thereafter. Thank you for all you have done to move our great profession forward.
Dr. Michael Cornelison, good luck in your new role at CPMA. History tells us that you’ll do a great job as you have done with every other position you have held in our profession.
Chris Robertozzi, DPM, Newton, NJ
08/05/2024
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS)
From: Lloyd Smith, DPM
Seeing 3 icons of our profession mentioned in one blog deserves a few comments. Having them all come from California is not a surprise. Having them all as friends has been my privilege. Jon Hultman has been a determined and committed leader in California. He solidified a state with much controversy and has kept the state focused on our collective key priorities. He was always a wise counsel to me through the years.
Jeff DeSantis was introduced to me at the APMA House of Delegates years ago as the best leader to come from California in years. I was privileged to give his nominating speech as he became an APMA Trustee and eventually our President. He has become a dear friend and colleague.
Lyman Wilson was always a quiet leader and great sounding board on many controversial issues of each House. I will never forget his warmth and wisdom. We should all salute these three gentlemen.
Lloyd Smith, DPM, Newton, MA
08/02/2024
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS)
From: Gary Dorfman, DPM
In my opinion, Jon Hultman is the best thing that ever happened to California podiatry. He was the “glue” that put a fractured and floundering association back together again during tumultuous times for CCPM and the state association. His forward and progressive leadership is unmatched both societally, professionally, inter-professionally, and politically. Jon, I know that you will not just fade away into retirement; podiatry needs you. Thank you for the amazing work you have done for us.
And to Michael, best of luck to you as our new Executive Director. Excuse the pun but, you have “big shoes to fill.”
Gary Dorfman, DPM, Dana Point, CA
07/31/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
A Changing of the Guard at CPMA
After dedicating over two decades of his life in service to the California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA) as Executive Director, Jon A. Hultman, DPM, MBA, CVA, will step down from that position at the end of December 2024. Dr. Hultman’s tenure as CPMA's Executive Director is the longest in the Association's 112-year history. He was honored for his decades of service to CPMA's members, their patients, the Association, and the practice of podiatric medicine as a healing art during the California Podiatric Medical Association's Annual House of Delegates this past June.
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(L-R) Drs. Michael Cornelison, Basil Besh, and Jon Hultman |
Though stepping away from the role of Executive Director and the organization's day-to-day operations, Dr. Hultman will remain actively engaged with CPMA as the Association pursues its primary objective – PARITY! He will also continue his practice management and consulting services. Beginning January 1, 2025, CPMA and ACFAS (American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons) Past President Michael J. Cornelison, DPM will take over the Executive Director reigns at CPMA.
07/18/2024
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS)
From: Lloyd Smith, DPM
Phong was one of the most impressive residents I had the privilege to work with. By his third year, he was among the best. I was disappointed he moved to California.
Congratulations Phong.
Lloyd Smith, DPM, Newton, MA
07/12/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
CA Podiatrist Installed as 2024-2025 CPMA President
Phong H. Le, DPM was installed as president of the California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA) at the close of the Association’s Annual House of Delegates meeting this past June in Anaheim, CA.
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Dr. Phong Le |
Dr. Le is a board-certified podiatric surgeon who practices full-time in a mixed orthopedic group practice that he co-founded - Northern California Orthopaedic Associates in Elk Grove, CA. He is affiliated with Mercy General Hospital, Mercy Methodist Hospital, and Sutter Medical Center where he is Section Chair of Podiatry.
07/03/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
CPMA Announces 2024-2025 Leadership Team
During its June 19th Annual House of Delegates Meeting in Anaheim, CA, the California Podiatric Medical Association (CPMA) installed its newly elected 2024-2025 Board of Directors.
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Back row (L-R)): Drs. Heather McGuire, Ebonie Vincent Sleet, Thomas Rambacher, and Yaseer Parupia. Front Row (L-R): Drs. Stephen Wan, Arman Kirakosian, Jon Hultman, Diane Koshimune Guadron, Phong Le, Douglas Taylor and David Pougatsch. |
President: Phong Le, DPM
President-Elect: Arman Kirakosian, DPM
Secretary-Treasurer: Heather McGuire, DPM
Immediate Past President: Diane Koshimune Guadron, DPM
Parliamentarian: Stephen Wan, DPM
Executive Director: Jon Hultman, DPM, MBA, CVA
Directors: Yaseer Parupia, DPM; David Pougatsch, DPM; Thomas Rambacher, DPM; Ebonie Vincent Sleet, DPM, and Douglas Taylor, DPM.
06/17/2024
RESPONSES/COMMENTS (APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS)
From: Elizabeth Campbell, Shawna Shapero
Heartfelt congratulations to Luci Ridolfo on her well-deserved promotion to executive director of the Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association! Luci has been an outstanding partner and reliable resource all these years. Her passion and dedication to the advancement of podiatric medicine are inspiring, and we are so looking forward to working with her in her new role.
Elizabeth Campbell, Director of Marketing, BakoDx, Shawna Shapero, VP Corporate Relations, BakoDx
06/14/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
OHFAMA Announces New Executive Director
The Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Association (OHFAMA) Board of Trustees named Luci Ridolfo, CAE, as the new OHFAMA executive director, effective June 2024. Ridolfo has worked for OHFAMA for the past 14 years, starting in 2010 as the Director of Education and Membership. In 2017, she assisted with the creation of the Ohio Foot and Ankle Medical Foundation (OFAMF) and has been the executive director since its inception.
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Luci Ridolfo |
Ridolfo has served as the American Society of Association Executives (ASPE) liaison on the Council for Podiatric Medical Education Continuing Education Committee. She currently serves as the ASPE liaison on the APMA Finance Committee.
06/10/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
NY Nassau Division Presents 2024 Kanegis Scholarships
On June 6, 2024, the Nassau County Division of NYSPMA had the honor of presenting our two annual Alvin J. Kanegis, DPM Scholarships to NYCPM students: 2024 graduate Faiyaz Rahman, DPM and student Brandon Abizadeh.
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(L-R) Judy Kanegis; Drs. Craig Herman and Faiyaz Rahman |
Both students exemplify the qualities and characteristics that Dr. Kanegis lived and practiced by. Nassau Devisdion feels that Dr. Kanegis would have been proud to call them colleagues. The award was presented by Dr. Kanegis' wife Judy Kanegis and Nassau Division President Craig Herman, DPM.
06/06/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
NYSPMA Holds 126th Annual HOD
The New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) held its 126th Annual House of Delegates (HOD) this past weekend in Cooperstown, NY. Charles Lombardi, DPM was installed as President of NYSPMA by his partner, Lauren Schwartz, DPM. Dan Smith, DPM and John Schwerdt, DPM were re-elected to their board seats and the House voted two new members onto the Board of Trustees, Mike Conway, DPM and Jeffrey Falcone, DPM.
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Dr. Charles Lombardi |
Special guests included APMA President Larry Santi, DPM; APMA Interim Executive Director, Mr. Denis M. Russell; NYCPM Dean Michael Trepal, DPM. Special Awards were given to Daniel Keating, DPM (Lifetime Achievement Award), Richard Belli, DPM (Excellence in Action), Laurance Landau, DPM (Podiatrist of the Year); Sandro Frasco DPM (Special Recognition), Stephanie Hook DPM (Special Recognition). Karen Langone DPM (Special Recognition), and Carol Schilansky (Special Recognition).
05/15/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
MA Podiatrist Promoted Tickner to President of MFAS
Anthony Tickner, DPM has been promoted to President of the Massachusetts Foot and Ankle Society (MFAS). Dr. Tickner was previously President-Elect of MFAS.
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Dr. Anthony Tickner |
Dr. Tickner earned his podiatric medical degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine and completed his podiatric residency at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Tickner is affiliated with several medical facilities, including Marlborough Hospital and Saint Vincent Hospital.
04/17/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
New NYSMA Executive Director to Start in May
The New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) has announced that Ryan S. Rosenbaum. MBA will officially assume the position of Executive Director (ED) on May 7th. Ryan has spent his entire career managing membership organizations. Most recently, he managed a chamber of commerce in the 3rd largest county in Pennsylvania.
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(L-R) Dan Kline, Dr. Sandro Frasca, and Ryan Rosenbaum |
Dan Kline, NYSPMA's current ED will remain on in a part-time capacity to mentor and assist Ryan during the transition period. NYSPMA President Sandro Frasca, DPM noted, "We finalized his decision in an old traditional New York style way and the way most big deals are made. It took place at an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn over lunch. Dan and I made him an offer he couldn’t refuse."
Source: NYSPMA President's Message [4/12/24]
04/15/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
OH Podiatrist Receives OHFAMA Lifetime Achievement Award
On March 27, 2024, Les Niehaus, DPM was presented with the Mideastern Academy of the Ohio Foot & Ankle Medical Association's (OHFAMA) Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Niehaus is a 1980 graduate of OCPM and completed his podiatric surgical residency in Youngstown, Ohio in 1981. He practiced for 43 years in Alliance, OH.
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Dr. Les Niehaus |
Dr. Niehaus trained under Drs. Jim Dooley, Pat Landers, Dick Ransom, and Ray Suppan. He began the Alliance Community Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency program in 1996. Dr. Niehaus has been a voice for podiatry students and residents for many years and has recently retired.
02/19/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
FL Podiatrist Elected President of FPMA
Larissa McDonough Schmidt, DPM, a podiatrist in Winter Garden, has become president of the Florida Podiatric Medical Association (FPMA) for 2024. Dr. Schmidt is a third generation podiatrist who attended Rollins College in Winter Park where she majored in pre-med and was inducted into Rollins’ Sports Hall of Fame for her soccer performance.
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Dr. Larissa Schmidt |
She attended what is now known as the Kent State College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland and has been in private practice for 10 years after completing a podiatric residency in Orlando for foot and ankle surgery.
Source: Hometown News [2/15/24]
02/16/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
PPMA Announces New Executive Director
The Board of Directors of The Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA) has announced its new Executive Director, Mike Barth. The board searched for a new executive director in 2023 in anticipation of Mike Davis's retirement.
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Mike Barth |
Mike oversees the staff at the office headquartered in Camp Hill and has responsibilities related to membership benefits and advocacy for approximately 800 members, whom the association unites to form one voice in Pennsylvania. In his new role, Barth states, “I look forward to working with our board and the podiatry community-at-large to improve our value and strengthen our voice.”
01/23/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
NYSPMA Presents Awards
The New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) presented three awards at this weekend's NY24 Clinical Conference. NYSPMA President Sandro Frasca, DPM presented these awards:
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(L-R) Dan Kline, Dr. Samantha Landau, and Lisa Lee |
Special Achievement Award - Dan Klein, NYSPMA Executive Director
NYSPMA Rising Star Award - Samantha Landau, DPM, NYCPM Faculty
Podiatric Assistant Award - Lisa Lee, NYCPM Dean of Student Services
01/10/2024
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
PPMA Welcomes New President
The Pennsylvania Podiatric Medical Association (PPMA) has announced their new President of the Board of Directors for the current term (2024), Jan Golden, DPM. The association represents approximately 800 members who are podiatrists in the state of Pennsylvania, treating patients who need foot and ankle care.
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Dr. Jan Golden |
Dr. Golden, practicing in the Scranton area, has been an active board member for many years. Dr. Golden practices out of her business Metcho, DPM & Golden, DPM (partnered with Justine Metcho, DPM), with privileges at Geisinger Community Medical. She graduated from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine (TUSPM).
12/11/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
3 NY Podiatrists Honored in "Queens Sweep" of Awards
On December 7, 2023 more than 80 podiatrists gathered for the annual Holiday Party of the the downstate divisions of the New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA). The first award, the 7th annual Ronald L Soave Integrity and Excellence in Podiatry Award was presented by the Kings Division to Queens podiatrist Charles Lombardi, DPM. Dr. Lombardi is a longtime residency director and is president-Elect of NYSPMA.
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(L-R) Drs. Richard Belli, Charles Lombardi, and Arthur Gudeon |
The second award of the night was the Queens Division Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Richard Belli, DPM. Dr. Belli, who recently returned from a medical mission in Peru, was recognized for his many humanitarian efforts. The final award was a Lifetime Achievement presented to Queens podiatrist Arthur Gudeon, DPM from McClain Labs for his decades long recruitment of podiatrists in the profession.
11/24/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
IN Podiatrist Installed as IPMA President
On October 7th, Kathleen Toepp Neuhoff, DPM, DVM was installed as president of the Indiana Podiatric Medical Association (IPMA). It was very special because the oath was administered by Dr. Neuhoff’s father, Frank C Toepp, DPM, who was a previous IPMA President.
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(L-R) Drs. Kathleen Neuhoff, Cathy Coker (Immediate Past President), and Frank Toepp |
The ceremony was also attended by two of Dr. Neuhoff’s daughters, including Carolyn Cole, DPM, who is a podiatrist working for the VA in Indianapolis, IN.
11/15/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
NYSPMA Joins With NYCPM to Celebrate NY Podiatrist
The New York State Podiatric Medical Association (NYSPMA) celebrated its inauguration of Sandro Frasca, DPM, President of NYSPMA and a member of the NYSPMA Kings Division part of its Strategic Planning committee weekend. The event on November 10th was held on the city experience night cruise with views of the New York City skyline. In attendance were NYSPMA Executive Board members.
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(L-R) Dr. Sandro Frasca, Nicole Hammond, Drs. Ronald Soave and Samantha Landau; and Tuba Azam |
Also attending the event were New York College of Podiatric Medicine (NYCPM) faculty and NYSPMA Kings members Samantha Landau, DPM, MPH of NYCPM orthopedics and Pediatrics Department and Ronald Soave, DPM, Dean of Clinical Education and Professor of Surgery and Medicine and Tuba Azam and Nicole Hammond both of the class of '26.
11/06/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
TX Podiatrist Installed as TPMA President
Recently, Neil Campbell, DPM was installed as the President of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association. The TPMA is one of the largest podiatric state advocacy organizations in the United States and represents over 600 podiatrists throughout Texas. TPMA represents podiatric interests before the state legislature.
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Dr. Neil Campbell |
Dr. Campbell testified for TPMA before the House and Senate in the last legislative session. The TPMA also helps podiatrists throughout the state with insurance issues and provides educational opportunities for podiatrists through scientific conferences. Dr. Campbell has practiced in DeWitt County for over 22 years and has been employed by Cuero Regional Hospital since 2015.
Source: Dewitt County Today [10/31/23]
07/12/2023
APMA STATE COMPONENT NEWS
CPMA Installs 2023-2024 BOD
During the California Podiatric Medical Association’s (CPMA) Annual House of Delegates Meeting in June, the organization installed its 2023-2024 Board of Directors (BOD).
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Back row (L-R) Drs. Phong Le, Arman Kirakosian, Heather McGuire, Ebonie Vincent. Front row (L-R): Ronald Jensen, Diane Koshimune Guadron, Douglas Taylor, Holly Spohn-Gross, Thomas Rambacher, and Jon Hultman. |
President: Diane Koshimune Guadron, DPM
President-Elect: Phong Le, DPM
Secretary-Treasurer: Arman Kirakosian, DPM
Parliamentarian: Ronald Jensen, DPM
Immediate Past President: Holly Spohn-Gross, DPM
Executive Director: Jon Hultman, DPM, MBA, CVA
Directors: Heather McGuire, DPM, Ebonie Vincent, DPM, Douglas Taylor, DPM, Thomas Rambacher, DPM, and Alan Sue, DPM.
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