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History of the Minerva Society: It all began with a bug not much bigger than the dot on an "i" and an internationally known medical researcher, Dr. Willy Burgdorfer, who lives and works in the Bitterroot Valley. The Minerva Society Lecture Series debuted in 1990 with a talk by Dr. Burgdorfer, who discovered the tiny tick which transmits Lyme disease. Since then, more than 8,000 Western Montanans have been informed and enlightened by free healthcare lectures offered by The Minerva Society.
Lectures have turned the spotlight on topics such as Attention Deficit Disorder, the Prozac controversy, preventive health care and other topics that affect us personally such as disease and new treatments. Healthcare spending, dying with dignity, medical ethics, and other cutting-edge topics have been a hallmark of Minerva lectures. Some speakers are well-known authorities on their topics; others are specialists from our local medical community. The lectures offer Western Montanans the opportunity to listen to the latest information about an issue and to ask questions or to voice their own concerns. A Minerva Society lecture is a lively mixture of discussion and dialogue about the healthcare developments and controversies that affect our lives.
Membership
Minerva Society members and steering committee plan and organize the healthcare lecture series. In addition to getting reserved seating at these capacity crowd lectures, Minerva Society members are also invited to private functions where they meet distinguished speakers. Join us and help us promote health education for our community!
For a $30 yearly contribution, you can become a Minerva Society member and receive these benefits:
- Advance Notice of Minerva Lectures and Events
- Guest Speaker Nominating Privileges
- Invitations to Events Honoring Distinguished Speakers
- Reserved Seating at Health Lectures and Programs
2007 Minerva Society Steering Committee:
- Tonda Richards, Chair
- Fran Albrecht
- Phil Barney, MD
- MaryEllen Campbell
- Ellen Carey, RNC
- John Fulton, MD
- James Jarrett, MD
- Jean Jenkins
- Barry Kenfield
- Ray Murray, PhD
- Kris Muus, MD
- Greg Salisbury, PT
- Jeanne Wolverton
2007-2008 Lecture Series:
September Lecture:
“Oh, My Aching Feet. Identifying your foot pain, is it really Plantar Fasciitis?”
Presented By: Mary Thane, Physical Therapist
Thursday September 27th at 5:00 PM; the Dayroom at the Rehabilitation Institute of Montana at Community Medical Center
October Lecture:
“A Walk through Breast Cancer”
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Community Medical Foundation is presenting an Expert Panel Discussion on the latest advancements in detection and treatment for this life changing disease
Presented By Doctors: Bruce Britton, Michael Snyder, Elizabeth Suh, Mike Stewart, Steve Hardy
Thursday October 25th at 5:30 PM; the Dayroom at the Rehabilitation Institute of Montana at Community Medical Center
November Lecture:
“Getting Ready for the Sweet Holiday Season – Keeping your Diabetes in Control”
Presented By: Nancy Eyler, M.D.
Thursday November 15th at 5:30 PM; the Dayroom at the Rehabilitation Institute of Montana at Community Medical Center
2006-2007 Lecture Series:
September 11, 2006
“You Don’t Have to Hurt: Discussion of advances in Pain Management”
John Hathaway, M.D.; Julie Hergenrather, M.D.; Erik Digby, P.T.
October 11, 2006
“Why do I need a Hospitalist?”
Dr. Rebecca Anderson
November 16, 2006
“Horizons in the Treatment of Heart Disease”
William Hull, D.O.
January 23, 2007
“Pregnancy, Infertility and Management of the OB Patient”
Gregory Utter, M.D.
February 8, 2007
“There’s a Reason I Can’t Sleep: Exploring the myriad of sleep disorders and the treatments available”
Michael Silverglat, M.D.
March 8, 2007
“Community Medical Center’s Brain Injury Rehabilitation Program: The Road to Positive Outcomes”
Sarah Elliott, SLP; Zeta Johnson, PTA; Becca Robertson, OTR
March 21, 2007
“A Ticking Time Bomb”: Detection and Treatment of Melanoma in Young Adults”
Mark F. Naylor, M.D.
April 10, 2007
“Preventing Drug Therapy Misadventures: An Evolving role for Pharmacists”
Michael Rivey, M.S. Pharm, BCPS
June 7, 2007, 5:30 p.m. at Community Medical Center's Rehab Center Dayroom
"Advances in Fetal Surgery; and Seattle Children’s Hospital Comes to Community Medical Center"
Robert S. Sawin, M.D.
