Type Of Business:
Nonprofit organization
Marketing Area:
International
Major Product/SVS:
Promotion of Christian missionary endeavors
Hobbies/Sports:
Reading; Writing; Swimming; Boating; Fishing; Walking; Playing tennis; Skiing; Sewing; Designing clothes and jewelry; Knitting; Crocheting; Singing; Playing guitar; Composing; Modeling; Consulting on makeovers; Painting in watercolors and oil
Education Degrees:
Media Spokesperson Training, American Medical Association (2001); Coursework, Nancy Bounds Prep And Modeling School (1986); Consultant Training, World Wide Images (1986); Coursework, Nancy Bounds Drama School (1986); Fellowship, Oncology (1981); Rural Health Community Development Program, Wheaton College, IL (1978); Rotating Internship, Immanuel Lutheran Hospital (Now Alegent Immanuel Medical Center), Omaha, NE (1978); Fellowship, Obstetrics, University of Nebraska Medical College; Holistic Health Care Training, Dr. Granger Westberg (1978); Continuing Medical Education, 50 Hours Annually; MD, University of Nebraska Medical Center (1968); Bachelor of Arts in General Science and Christianity, Dana College, Blair, NE; Coursework in General Science and Chemistry, University of Nebraska at Omaha; Coursework, Lutheran Bible Institute, Minneapolis, MN; Diploma, Elk Horn High School, IA
Affiliations Awards:
Alternate Nebraska Delegate, American Academy of Family Physicians (2005-2011); Church Council, Board Member, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Grand Island, NE (2001-2011); Former Delegate, CMDA (2000); Newborn and Gynecology Committee, St. Frances Medical Center (2000-2011); Former President, NAFP Foundation (1999-2001); Former NAFP Delegate, Women, Minorities, and New Physicians Conference (1997); Former Board Member, NAFP Foundation (1995-2001, 2009, 2010); Former President, NAFP (1993-1994); Former Alternate Delegate, AAFP (1993); Former Chair, Chapter Affairs Committee, NAFP (1992-1993); Former Treasurer, NAFP (1991-1993); FormerVice President, NAFP (1991-1992); Former Member, International Poets Society Board of Directors, NAFP (1991-1994); Former NAFP Delegate, 10-State Conference, Florida (1991); NAFP Delegate, 10-State Conference, Toronto, Canada (1990); Former Member, Public Relations Committee, NAFP (1990-1995); Former Intensive Care Review Committee, Immanuel Lutheran Hospital (Now Alegent Immanuel Medical Center) (IMC) (1990-1997); Long Range Planning Committee, Nominating Committee, Legislation Committee, Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians (1990-2011); Former Former, Secretary-Treasurer, NAFP (1989-1991); Former Member, Choral Group, King of Kings Lutheran Church, Omaha, NE (1989-1994); Former Member, Finance Committee, NAFP (1989-2008); Former Member, Board of Directors, NAFP (1988-1991); Former Member, Board of Director, King of Kings Lutheran Church, Omaha, NE (1988-1996); National Nutrition Council, Liaison to the Public on Nutrition, American Academy of Family Physicians (1988-2011); Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians (1988); International Platform Association (1986-2011); Former Chairwoman, Medical Missions Committee, NAFP (1986-2008); Former Member, King of Kings Lutheran Church, Omaha, NE (1986-1995); Former Member, Blood Utilization Review Committee, IMC (1985-1986); World Medical Association (1982-2011); Former Member, Mental Health and Rehabilitation Review Committee, IMC (1981-1988); Nebraska Medical Association (1967-2011); Women’s Medical Association (1967-2011); Former Member, American Medical Association (1967-2010); Former Vice President, CMS (1966-1967); Delegate, American Academy of Family Practice; Former Treasurer, CMS (1963-1965); Christian Medical Society (1963-2011)
Industry:
Ministry Leadership
State/Country of Origin:
IA/USA
Date of Distinction:
9/10/2010
Work History:
Medical Director, Practice Administrator, Employer's Health Care Center, Grand Island, NE (2000-2011); International Medical Director, New 100-Bed Hospital, Nigeria (1999); Locum Tenens, Docs Who Care, Staff Care, and Immanuel Lutheran Hospital (Now Alegent Immanuel Medical Center) (1997-2000); Consultant, Wellness International (1995-2011); Physician, Medical Director, United Health Care, Omaha, NE (1995-1997); Medical Director, Northwest Clinic, Omaha, NE (1993-1995); Resource Director, Karla Jordan, International (1991-1995); Founder, President, Executive Director, Hope International Services (H.I.S.) (1987-2011); Lecturer on Nutrition and Health Issues (1981-2011); Physician, Northwest Clinic, Omaha, NE (1981-1995); Founder, Medical Director, Program Director, Physician, LAMB Hospital and Rural Health Development Program, Parbatipur, Bangladesh (1970-1981); Medical Director, Physician, Medical Relief Team, International Red Cross, Nigeria (1969-1970); House Physician, Clarkson Hospital, Omaha, NE (1968-1969); Physician, Park Lane Medical Clinic, Omaha, NE (1967); Junior Scientist, Dr. Louis Tobian, University of Minnesota, MN (1962-1963)
Charity:
Founding Member, Community of Grace (1996-2001); Former Ministry Team Leader, Community of Grace (1996-1999); Former Pastor, Community of Grace (1996); Friendship Circle, Aksarben Scholarship (1990-2000); Former Teacher, Midweek Educational Class, King of Kings Lutheran Church, Omaha, NE (1989-1996); Omaha Community Play House (1989); Former Volunteer Counselor for Abused Women, Local Safe House (1988-2000); Former Campaign Volunteer, Senator David Karnes, NE (1988); Former Campaign Volunteer, Kay Orr, NE (1985); Former Board President, Jean's Storytime, KMTV (1982-1984); Former Executive Board Member, Jean's Storytime, KMTV (1982-1992); Former Volunteer Physician, Teen Challenge Drug Abuse Center (1981-2000); Presenter, "Doctor to Doctor," TBN International Television (2004); Program Director, Speaker, Producer, "Kindle the Flame," Radio Program (1981-2011)
Number Of Years In Profession:
44
Number Of Years In Current Position:
44
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her hard work and perseverance.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because of the inspiration she received from a missionary doctor.
Extended Bio Profile:
Dr. Walk has long been committed to healing and teaching the word of God. She hosts a weekly radio show that is heard in 180 countries, and has served as a physician in third world countries, including Nigeria and Bangladesh. Dr. Walk did volunteer relief work in Nigeria during the Nigerian-Biafran war, from 1969 to 1970, and was the director of a new hospital that opened in Nigeria in 1999. In 1996, she was given an Ibo name meaning “She who helps all those in need.” In 2004, Dr. Walk built an orphanage in Malawi. She has also established new churches in Africa and Russia, developed a rural health program in Bangladesh, and built nursing homes for the elderly in Bangladesh and Nigeria. She has published her poetry with Cambridge of England and is currently working on her third book, an autobiography titled “Beyond Abundance.” Her writing is written under her pen name, Kathy A. Bliese. She is the medical director and practice administrator for Employer's Health Care Center in Grand Island. Dr. Walk is planning to travel to Pakistan to teach women and men to work together.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Conducting international radio ministry events; Lecturing on third world health care needs
Education Certifications:
Diplomate, American Academy of Family Physicians (1978); Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice (1978); Certified Medical Practitioner; Licensed in Nebraska, Nigeria and Bangladesh
Awards/Honors:
Two-Time Recipient, Americas Top Family Doctors (2007, 2008); Nebraska Family Physician of the Year (2007); Humanitarian Award, American Academy of Family Practice (2006); Who’s Who (2004-2005); Honoree, Among 200 Best Poets, International Congress of Poetry (2003, 2004, 2005); Caring Physician of 2003, State of Nebraska (2003); Two-Time Honoree, “Dr. Kathy Bliese Day,” State of Nebraska (1996, 2008); Named Honorary Chief of Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria (1996); Woman of Distinction Award, Nebraska (1996); Who’s Who Among American Executives (1994-1995); Woman of the Year Award (1992); Honorary Doctor of Theology, University of Nigeria, (1990); Honorary Doctor of Theology, Golden Gate University, CA (1990); Honorary Doctor of Theology, Trinity College of the Ministerial Arts, Nigeria (1990); The World’s Who’s Who of Women (1988); Who’s Who in the World (1987-1988); International Book of Honor for Distinguished Service to Mankind (1987, 1986); Who’s Who in the Midwest (1986-1987); Personalities of America (1986); First Runner-Up, Mrs. Nebraska Pageant (1986,1985); Woman of Achievement Award, Mrs. Nebraska Pageant (1984); International Award for the Best Community Health Development Program (Bangladesh), TEAR Foundation (1983); Distinguished Alumnus Award, Dana College (1976); Outstanding Young Woman of Nebraska (1967); Outstanding Family Practice Physician of the Year Award; Radio Outreach of the Year Award, World Mission Broadcast
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Dr. Walk intends to pass her organization on to someone and travel overseas to help more people in need.