Parker University First in the Nation to Offer This
By incorporating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into its Health Information Management program, Parker University becomes the first in the nation to do so. In a press announcement, Parker emphasized the value of STEM in developing robust health information management careers:
“Parker University is proud to offer the first HIM program in the nation to incorporate STEM ... An education around science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM learning) helps promote critical thinking, curiosity, persistence, decision-making, leadership, entrepreneurship, and more. The current healthcare industry relies on the pertinent knowledge and skills acquired through a STEM education. STEM-related skills are essential for students, from medical research and diagnostics to patient care and health administration.”
Parker’s Bachelor of Science with a Major in Health Information Management is offered as an online curriculum, supplemented with “professional practice experience assignments in hospitals and other healthcare related facilities and organizations.” To learn more about the program, visit www.parker.edu/programs.
2023 Sports DC of the Year
Dr. Robert (Bob) Nelson is the American Chiropractic Association Sports Council’s Sports Chiropractor of the Year. Last year’s award recipient, Dr. Brian Nook, presented the award to Dr. Nelson at the ACASC Symposium in October 2023, and offered high praise in doing so:
“Dr. Nelson’s journey in sports chiropractic is nothing short of remarkable, leaving an indelible legacy that has benefited countless chiropractors striving for or holding a CCSP or DACBSP. His presence is a ray of sunshine, marked by a beaming smile and a laugh that fills every room. His tireless commitment to enhancing sports chiropractic education for all chiropractors is awe-inspiring. Dr. Nelson has united organizations and built bridges and offered opportunities for all, infusing joy into our lives with his exceptional skills, knowledge, and that unforgettable laugh.”
F4CP Appoints New Board Member
Dr. Peter Martin, former president of Palmer Chiropractic College West (1992-2000 and 2005-2006), Palmer Florida (2005-2023,) and the California Chiropractic Association (1988-1989), is the newest member of the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) Board of Directors.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Martin to the Foundation’s Board of Directors,” said Kent Greenawalt, foundation chair, in an F4CP press release. “Dr. Martin has been a longtime supporter of the Foundation and a staple of excellence in the chiropractic profession. His support and knowledge will be a great addition to our board.”
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When I graduated from chiropractic college in 1981 and started practice, I heard it all, and very little was positive. “You are a quack; you do not know what a subluxation is; you couldn’t get into a real health care program, so you chose the one that is slightly above a mail-order degree; you have no proof that chiropractic works; Are you really licensed?”, and so much more.
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