DALLAS, TX - In a February 11-14 accreditation review of Parker College of Chiropractic by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Parker received a clean bill of health, and commendations for excellence in faculty dedication, information services and self-study evaluation and planning.
Following the SACS visit, Parker College President Dr. Fabrizio Mancini called a meeting of the student body, faculty and staff to announce the good news. "Today we made history," Dr. Mancini said. "It is as if we won a gold medal in the Olympics. This year marks Parker's 20th anniversary, and a perfect peer review adds to our many reasons for celebrating."
"These kind of results are almost unheard of," observed Dr. Neil Stern, Parker vice president of administration. "In my 30 years of serving on accreditation committees, I have never experienced anything quite like this. Our peers have looked at us under a very high-powered microscope and said we are doing things right."
SACS, founded in 1895, is one of six regional accrediting agencies in the U.S. SACS has 789 member colleges and universities spread across 11 southern states, Mexico, and Central and South America.
DAVENPORT, Iowa - Guy Riekeman,DC, president of the Palmer colleges and the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research, has appointed Brian McAulay,DC,PhD, vice president for academic affairs with responsibility for the instructional and clinical programs at Palmer College of Chiropractic, Davenport, Palmer College of Chiropractic West, San Jose, and the new Palmer College in Port Orange, Florida. Dr. McAulay's appointment came after an international search that began last summer.
Kevin McCarthy,DC,MSEd, who temporarily held the position, will continue to serve as vice president for education and clinical development. Dr. Riekeman also named Dr. McCarthy to represent him as the senior campus administrator at Palmer Chiropractic College West.
Dr. McAulay most recently served as interim president and executive vice president and provost of Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic in South Carolina. He maintained a successful, private chiropractic practice in Pennsylvania for 13 years, and taught at Temple University, Philadelphia University, and the former Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic. Dr. McAulay received his PhD in organizational management from Temple University in Philadelphia.
"I am honored to have been selected for this key role at Palmer," Dr. McAulay said. "I am looking forward to working with its world-class faculty, strong administrative team and talented students. We will be working together to further integrate the students' clinical experiences with their classroom education, to increase the emphasis on active learning approaches system-wide, and to further integrate the academic program across all three college campuses."
"His experience as a faculty member, educational administrator, practicing chiropractor and leader within the profession provides him with an exceptionally strong understanding of the requirements of a contemporary chiropractic education and the role of the faculty and students in realizing the highest standards of excellence," said Dr. Riekeman.
Gary Mohr is the new vice president for alumni development and student affairs for the Palmer colleges. Mr. Mohr had been serving as vice president for student affairs for the Palmer colleges. His new position combines the two jobs in one. Clay Tuttle,DC, continues as director of alumni; Darrell Slabaugh remains the chief development officer for the university.
Members of the Logan radiology department are the authors of two articles published in the peer-reviewed journal Topics in Diagnostic Radiology and Advanced Imaging. Both articles appear in the Winter 2001 issue of the publication.
William Atherton,DC, who recently completed a residency in the Logan radiology department, and department chair person, Norman Kettner,DC,DACBR, are the authors of "Spinal Schwannoma: A Case Report." Authors of the second article, "Pulmonary Manifestation of Sarcoidosis: A Case Report," are radiology resident Melanie Osterhouse,DC, and Dr. Kettner.
Dr. Kettner was among Missouri postsecondary educators recently honored with the "Governor's Award for Excellence in Teaching" program. Governor Bob Holden presented the award to Dr. Kettner in December 2001.
HAYWARD, CA - The students of Life Chiropractic College West recently elected student council officers. The students serve a three-quarter term (winter, spring, summer). This term's officers are:
President: Ryan Bosley, a sophomore from Ogden, Utah, has an A.A. degree. He attended Weber State University in Ogden, New College of California, in San Francisco, and Patten College in Oakland, CA. He has been on the dean's list four of the five quarters he has attended Life West. Along with his studies, he works as a peer counselor for the college's financial aid department
Vice-President: Jenna Rivett, a sophomore from Fair Oaks, CA, has a bachelor's degree in exercise science from the University of California at Davis. She is a member of the Chiropractic Biophysics Club, and plays on the U.C. Davis alumni lacrosse team.
Secretary: Dinah Shah, a freshman, is from Yorba Linda, CA. Dinah has a B.A. in liberal studies from Concordia University in Irvine CA, where she attended under a basketball scholarship. She is involved in a number of college events and community relations programs, including Science, Philosophy, and Arts Day (SPA Day), and the Life West BACKpack Drive.
Treasurer: Todd Wendell, a sophomore from Mammoth Lakes, CA, has a B.A. in kinesiology from Western State College of Colorado in Gunnison. He is certified by the National Athletic Trainer's Association, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is also an officer with the Life West Chiropractic Biophysics Club.
When sports chiropractors first appeared at the Olympic Games in the 1980s, it was alongside individual athletes who had experienced the benefits of chiropractic care in their training and recovery processes at home. Fast forward to Paris 2024, where chiropractic care was available in the polyclinic for all athletes, and the attitude has now evolved to recognize that “every athlete deserves access to sports chiropractic."
It is estimated that 61% of patients with CTS avoid taking surgical options due to postoperative complications and costly surgical procedures. Chiropractic care offers a comprehensive and effective treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome, addressing the condition from multiple angles. Recent studies also have unveiled a game-changing adjunct to chiropractic treatments for CTS: nerve flossing.
Some doctors thrive in a personality-based clinic and have a loyal following no matter what services or equipment they offer, but for most chiropractic offices who are trying to grow and expand, new equipment purchases help us stay relevant and continue to service our client base in the best, most up-to-date manner possible. So, regarding equipment purchasing: should you lease, get a bank loan, or pay cash?
