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AdironDoc Wilderness Medicine
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8220;Wilderness medicine” has become a hot topic among outdoor educators lately. To me, it means nothing more than the application of universal concepts of health, hygiene, and safety to the backcountry setting. I have put on a variety of workshops on these topics for organizations such as the ACCT and the Adirondack Mountain Club. Please contact me. And CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. For several years, I have written a column for Adirondac,the magazine of the Adirondack Mountain Club. I've never ...
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AdironDoc outdoor education
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The Wilderness Education Association. WEA) was founded by outdoor pioneer Paul Petzoldt. In the 1970s in order to promote the safe and competent use of our wilderness areas. Through its affiliates across the country, the WEA offers field-based courses in outdoor leadership. All of these courses are based on Petzoldt's 18 Point Curriculum. Through one of the WEA affiliates, The Denali Education Center. I welcome your comments info@adirondoc.com. Or visit our blog. To post a public comment.
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AdironDoc home
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I have held a New York State professional guide license for over ten years, and am a member of the New York State Outdoor Guides Association. I offer guided backcountry treks in the New York State Adirondack Mountains, as well as in various areas of Montana and Alaska. For guided treks, I supply meals and group equipment such as tents and cooking supplies. Personal camping gear is the responsibility of the participants; guidelines for the locale and time of year are provided at registration.
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AdironDoc home
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Welcome to the home page of AdironDoc - Tom Welch, M.D. In addition to my career as an academic pediatrician,. I am an active outdoor educator. I provide services ranging from field education in safe wilderness use techniques to consulting on ropes course operation and facilitation. Please use this site to become familiar with my interests and services! Thomas R. Welch, MD., (2016, July/Aug). The Dark Side of Mosquitoes. Thomas R. Welch, MD., (2016, May/June). Cruisin' Down the River. Or visit our blog.
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AdironDoc Challenge Courses
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Challenge courses (sometimes called ropes courses) are programs which utilize some of the equipment and techniques of rock climbing to reach a series of predefined goals with a group. Such courses are not designed to teach climbing, but rather to use climbing skills as a means to an end. The national organization which develops standards for challenge courses is the Association for Challenge Course Technology. Most recently I have joined Project Adventure. The premier challenge course builder and trainer...
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AdironDoc Appearance Schedule
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Here is an up-to-date schedule for my presentations and appearances. Please check back regularly for updates. Contact me for further information about any of these programs. Past Presentations and Appearances. January 28, 2016. Challenge course mishaps: Where's the REAL exposure? Association for Challenge Course Technology International Conference. Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort and Spa - Lost Pines, TX. January 25-26, 2016. Association for Challenge Course Technology International Conference. A worksho...
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AdironDoc Publications
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I have authored a number of articles on back country topics in both technical publications and works designed for the general public. These links will take you to pdf files with the respective articles. You will need. To read them. Use your browser's back button to return to this site after reading or downloading the articles. High Fecal Hand Contamination Among Wilderness Hikers. D Kellogg, P.Rosenbaum, D. Kiska, S. Riddell, T. Welch, J. Shaw, (2012). American Journal of Infection Control. Cruisin' Down...
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HealthLink On Air:Home:SUNY Upstate Medical University
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What's Up at Upstate. Dr Richard O’Neill’s Check-Up From The Neck-Up: As long as I’m breathing, I’m OK! Laquo; You are what you drink. How to prepare for hiking and mountain climbing. Thomas Welch, MD. Chair of Upstate’s Department of Pediatrics, and medical director, Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital. Read more: Dr. Thomas Welch prescribes 3 great Adirondack hikes. Podcast: Play in new window. This entry was posted on Thursday, March 28th, 2013 at 10:48 am and is filed under emergency medicine/trauma.
