Osteopathic Community News
Lawrence Sands, DO Receives Honor
Saretskys on Family Feud Normally, a feuding family is not a good thing, but for Robert Saretsky, DO, his wife Marilyn, daughter Erika, daughter Randi Pierce, and sonin-law Vade Pierce, it meant a chance to appear as contestants on the game show Family Feud. The Saretsky family members are avid fans of game shows and Marilyn previously appeared on two other programs, so when there was a call for auditions in Phoenix, they were all in. After a series of auditions, the family was flown to Atlanta, Georgia, to play the game and tape the show. The taping occurred in May 2016, but the Saretskys’ episode didn’t air until October 12, 2016. In the meantime, they weren’t allowed to reveal the outcome of their game until after the show aired. They didn’t win, but they all agree it was a fun family experience.
From left: Dr. Robert Saretsky, Marilyn Saretsky, Erika Saretsky, Randi Pierce, and Vade Pierce on Family Feud.
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AOMA Member and Past President Lawrence Sands, DO, MPH was recently recognized by the Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) Alumni Association with the Outstanding Achievement Award. This award is granted annually by the CCOM Alumni Board of Governors to alumni and other deserving individuals “in recognition of distinguished and devoted service to the osteopathic profession and having brought credit to CCOM.” Dr. Sands, CCOM ‘81, is Clinical Associate Professor, Preventive Medicine and Public Health, at Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. He also serves as Board Chair of Adelante Healthcare in Phoenix.
Jeffrey Morgan, DO Dancing with the Stars Arizona Jeffrey Morgan, DO, MA, CS, FACOI and AOMA Speaker of the House of Delegates, recently competed in the National Kidney Foundation Arizona’s 11th Annual Dancing with the Stars competition. The annual fundraising gala partners community superstars with professional dance instructors for exciting performances. The ATSU-SOMA dean and his partner finished in second place and surpassed their pledge goal of $12,500, raising more than $13,000. 35
AOMA Digest Winter 2017