Dr. Rudy Kachmann "...one person can make a difference..."
Dr. Kachmann is a neurosurgeon who has practiced medicine for over 34 years. A long-time resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana he remains an active member in the community.
Dr. Kachmann is on the Board of Directors of Day Break Children’s Shelter, a donor for the Boys and Girls Club, the Founder of the Kachmann Behavioral Foundation, and a member of the Tennis Hall of Fame. Dr. Kachmann's generous philanthropic endeavors also include support of the Unity Youth Choir and countless free medical procedures for families in need.
Dr. Kachmann is the recipient of the Martin Luther King award and meets with young people regularly to discuss the rewards of a healthy lifestyle. Along with providing funds to individuals requiring assistance for continuing education, Dr. Kachmann is the primary donor of funds for Lutheran Hospital’s Kachmann Auditorium.
In a career that spans nearly half a century, Dr. Kachmann has observed and noted many characteristics, qualities, and attitudes that are essential for a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life . As a physician, he has witnessed firsthand, the devastating consequences of unhealthy choices involving violence, substance abuse, risk taking behavior, and even laziness.
Dr. Kachmann has formulated these observations into the Twenty Prescriptions for Living the Good Life. These prescriptions can be found in the homes and offices of judges, lawyers, doctors, teachers and people from all walks of life. Please take the time to read (and print) this simple, yet powerful message.
At the age when many look forward to a quiet and serene retirement, Dr. Kachmann is actively dedicating himself to affecting positive change in families, communities and cultures through this message of empowerment and success.
Through the Rudy Kachmann, M.D. Behavioral Foundation, an educational curriculum for teaching the Twenty Prescriptions for Living the Good Life has been developed to be taught in classrooms across America.
If your group or organization would like to invite Dr. Kachmann to speak to a group or at an event, please contact us.
In a career that spans nearly half a century, Dr. Kachmann has observed and noted many characteristics, qualities, and attitudes that are essential for a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life . As a physician, he has witnessed firsthand, the devastating consequences of unhealthy choices involving violence, substance abuse, risk taking behavior, and even laziness.