The Osteopathic Medical Foundation (“OMF”) hosted its Awards Program and Fund-Raiser on Friday, September 26, 2003. This event was the climax of the Michiana area osteopathic physicians celebration of National Osteopathic Medicine Week 2003.

The program was held at the historic Studebaker National Museum in South Bend. This special event hosted by OMF had multiple purposes. According to Dr. Mark Cantieri, Chairman of the Board of the Osteopathic Medical Foundation, “This event was an opportunity for osteopathic physicians and supporters of osteopathic medicine to mix in a relaxed and informal setting for an evening of fun and fellowship. We provided an overview several positive contributions and benefits of the OMF. ”

The most important part of the program was to name the first OMF D.O. of the Year. Two special individuals were recognized for their important contributions to osteopathic medicine in Michiana during their careers, Dr. P.J. MacGregor, and Dr. Walter C. Anglemeyer. Both physicians were selected by the OMF board in recognition of their contributions to osteopathic medicine in the Michiana community and for their decades of dedicated service.” Also, Firoza (Tasha) Zaman was presented with $5,000 from the first annual OMF Forgivable Loan Program.

	Dr. P.J. MacGregor Dr. P.J. MacGregor was one of the original staff members at South Bend Osteopathic Hospital where he practiced obstetrics and anesthesia. He graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He introduced caudal anesthesia for painless childbirth to South Bend—an important landmark in the success and growth of South Bend Osteopathic Hospital. Dr. MacGregor was a part of a group of obstetricians to start a local chapter of Planned Parenthood, and was progressive in helping promote fathers being in the delivery room. He is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
	Dr. Walter C. Anglemeyer Dr. W.C. Anglemeyer received his D.O. degree from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He had his own practice for many years, and received several awards during his tenure as a family practitioner. In 1986, he received the Kinsinger plaque award and the Michiana Community Hospital family practitioner of the year award in 1991. He was professionally certified in family practice in 1995.