Friday, August 16, 2013
LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Rick Snyder today announced three appointments and five reappointments to the Advisory Committee on Pain and Symptom Management.
"These are highly skilled appointees who will lend their expertise to help the board aid those who manage chronic pain," Snyder said.
The committee is charged with addressing issues pertaining to pain and symptom management, holding public hearings to gather information from the general public and making recommendations to the Legislature.
Appointed are:
Dr. Todd Lininger, of Bloomfield Hills, is the owner of Neuropain Consultants and director of the pain fellowship program in the department of anesthesiology at Wayne State University. He is also an assistant clinical professor in the department of health services at Oakland University and department of anesthesiology at Wayne State University School of Medicine. He has more than 25 years of experience in treating chronic pain. Lininger holds a bachelor’s degree in microbiology and public health from Michigan State University and a doctor of medicine from Wayne State University College of Medicine. He will represent the Wayne State University College of Medicine and replaces Marie Atkinson.
Dr. Ronald Bradley, of Williamston, is the chief of psychiatry and professor and co-course director for neurosciences and mental health at Central Michigan University’s College of Medicine. He previously served as medical director of Genesee Community Mental Health and medical director of Behavioral Health Services, HealthPlus of Michigan. Bradley holds a bachelor’s degree in pre-medicine/philosophy from Wayne State University, a master’s degree in liberal arts and biology from Wayne State University, and a Ph.D. and a doctor of osteopathic medicine, both from the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He will represent the Central Michigan University College of Medicine.
Dr. Paul Hilliard, of Dexter, is the fellowship director of the Regional Anesthesia and Acute Pain Medicine Fellowship, the director of regional anesthesia and acute pain services, and clinical lecturer for the University of Michigan Health System Department of Anesthesiology. He previously served as an orthotic and prosthetic technician at the Cleveland Clinic and a teaching assistant at the University of Akron. Hilliard holds an associate’s degree in orthotic and prosthetic technology from the Median School of Allied Health, a bachelor’s degree in biology and a master’s degree in cellular and molecular immunology, both from the University of Akron, and a doctor of medicine from the Wright State University School of Medicine. He will represent the University of Michigan Medical School and replaces Carmen Green.
Reappointed are:
Lisa Ashley, of Petoskey, is the president and chief executive officer of the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Michigan. She has 14 years of experience as a hospice and palliative care provider with knowledge of advance care planning and impact on health care systems. Previously she served as the program director of palliative care of VitalCare Inc., executive director of Hospice of Little Traverse Bay Inc., associate director of development of the Northern Michigan Hospital Foundation and executive director of the Char-Em United Way. Ashley is a licensed nursing home administrator, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Hope College and a master of social work from Western Michigan University. She will continue to represent the Michigan Hospice and Palliative Care Association.
Dr. Robert Noiva, of Rochester, is the associate dean for medical education at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. He previously served as an associate professor and director of medical biochemistry at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and associate professor in the Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. Noiva holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Michigan State University, a Ph.D. in biological chemistry from Creighton University and was a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He will continue to represent the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.
Lisa Gigliotti, of East Lansing, is an administrative law manager with the Michigan Administrative Hearing System. She also worked with the End of Life Commission, where she focused on improving pain and symptom management in Michigan. She has lived with severe rheumatoid arthritis for 30 years and, for the past 20 years, Gigliotti has provided encouragement to people with disabilities and pain to live a fulfilled, positive life. She developed With Courage I Can LLC, and has written four books designed to encourage people to live a life of purpose and optimism despite chronic pain. Gigliotti holds a bachelor’s degree from Mount St. Mary’s College and a degree from the University of Detroit School of Law. She will continue to represent chronic pain sufferers.
Dr. Steven Roskos, of East Lansing, is an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Michigan State University where he also serves as chair of the Clinical Peer Review Committee. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College and a doctor of medicine from Temple University School of Medicine. He will continue to represent the Michigan State College of Human Medicine.
Dr. Lawrence Prokop, of Mason, is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Michigan State University. He has a 30-year history of evaluating and treating pain, as well as teaching students about chronic pain. Prokop holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Western Michigan University, a bachelor’s degree in biology from Ferris State University and a doctor of osteopathic medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He will continue to represent the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Appointees will serve two-year terms expiring July 1, 2015, and their appointments are not subject to the advice and consent of the state Senate.
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Lisa Ashley, of Petoskey, is the president and chief executive officer of the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Michigan. She has 14 years of experience as a hospice and palliative care provider with knowledge of advance care planning and impact on health care systems. Previously she served as the program director of palliative care of VitalCare Inc., executive director of Hospice of Little Traverse Bay Inc., associate director of development of the Northern Michigan Hospital Foundation and executive director of the Char-Em United Way. Ashley is a licensed nursing home administrator, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Hope College and a master of social work from Western Michigan University. She will continue to represent the Michigan Hospice and Palliative Care Association.
Dr. Robert Noiva, of Rochester, is the associate dean for medical education at the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. He previously served as an associate professor and director of medical biochemistry at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and associate professor in the Division of Basic Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Dakota School of Medicine. Noiva holds a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from Michigan State University, a Ph.D. in biological chemistry from Creighton University and was a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He will continue to represent the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine.
Lisa Gigliotti, of East Lansing, is an administrative law manager with the Michigan Administrative Hearing System. She also worked with the End of Life Commission, where she focused on improving pain and symptom management in Michigan. She has lived with severe rheumatoid arthritis for 30 years and, for the past 20 years, Gigliotti has provided encouragement to people with disabilities and pain to live a fulfilled, positive life. She developed With Courage I Can LLC, and has written four books designed to encourage people to live a life of purpose and optimism despite chronic pain. Gigliotti holds a bachelor’s degree from Mount St. Mary’s College and a degree from the University of Detroit School of Law. She will continue to represent chronic pain sufferers.
Dr. Steven Roskos, of East Lansing, is an associate professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Michigan State University where he also serves as chair of the Clinical Peer Review Committee. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College and a doctor of medicine from Temple University School of Medicine. He will continue to represent the Michigan State College of Human Medicine.
Dr. Lawrence Prokop, of Mason, is an associate professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Michigan State University. He has a 30-year history of evaluating and treating pain, as well as teaching students about chronic pain. Prokop holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Western Michigan University, a bachelor’s degree in biology from Ferris State University and a doctor of osteopathic medicine from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. He will continue to represent the Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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