The sports program has been cut, and off-campus properties are on the market. With already a reported $2 million loss in tuition from the summer session, and after years of inflated salaries for a few top administrators (Sid Williams $900,000; Nell Williams $500,000; D.D. Humber $625,870; Mildred Kimrough $323,000), Life University is now down to the really dirty decisions - layoffs. The school let go 49 employees on Aug. 28, which represents about 10 percent of the school's work force.
"Stop Insulting" Chiropractic
Derek Parra, the speed skating champion who won gold and silver medals at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, has asked Jim Rome in a letter to "stop insulting the chiropractic profession" on his sports radio program.
Derek, who is a chiropractic patient, was sponsored by the ACA and the ACAuxiliary throughout the year leading up to the Winter Olympic Games.
Mr. Rome hosts a nationally syndicated radio program that airs on approximately 130 stations throughout the U.S. and Canada. He also has a TV sports program, "The Last Word," which features interviews with sports figures. In August 2001, Rome made derogatory remarks about the chiropractic profession on his radio program; less than a year later, Rome read a letter from a medical student who referred to chiropractic colleges as "voodoo schools," and the chiropractic profession as the "chiro cult."
"Saying that chiropractors 'ruin spines for a living' and that they practice 'voodoo,' for example, is off base and extremely hurtful," Parra's letter stated. "Before making such derogatory comments in the future, you should investigate the stringent educational requirements necessary to become a doctor of chiropractic. I believe you will be interested to learn about the high standards members of this respected healing profession adhere to in all 50 states," he added.
A full copy of Parra's letter to Rome is at www.acatoday.com/hot_topics/082902.shtml. ACA is requesting that doctors of chiropractic nationwide who treat sports figures encourage them to send similar letters of protest to Jim Rome:
Jim Rome Premiere Radio Networks, Inc. 15260 Ventura Blvd., 5th Floor Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
The Jim Rome website contains a page for feedback:
Henry Hulteen,DC, of Camden, has been appointed to the South Carolina State Board of Technical and Comprehensive Education by Governor Jim Hodges. The board works closely with the state's department of commerce and technical colleges to develop training programs. Dr. Hulteen is an "at-large" representative, and will serve the remaining three years of the position's six-year term.
A 1973 Palmer alumnus, Dr. Hulteen was first appointed to the South Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners by Governor Dick Riley, and then by Governor Carroll Campbell. He served the board for 18 years, with seven terms as its chairman.
Dr. Hulteen was president of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association for five terms, and in 2000 was named the association's "Doctor of the Decade." On the national level, Dr. Hulteen was chairman of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards for two terms, and a district director for two terms.
Dr. Hulteen is a former editor of the South Carolina Chiropractic Association Journal, and has been affiliated with the American Council on Radiology, the Council of Physio-Therapy, the American Chiropractic Association and the American Council of Chiropractic Consultants.
Dr. Hulteen has maintained a practice in Camden since 1974. He is married to Julie (n
e Branham), and the couple has raised four sons.
PA Chiropractors Honor Rep. Phillips
HARRISBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania Chiropractic Association (PCA) honored Representative Merle Phillips (R-108) as "Legislator of the Year" at the group's annual convention.
Rep. Phillips was recognized for his efforts over the years to support chiropractic, and in helping pass the state's Chiropractic Act, and the Physical Therapy Practice Act, which distinguishes chiropractic (manipulations/adjustments) from physical therapy (mobilizations).
Life West's 6th Annual Backpack Drive
HAYWARD, CA - For the sixth year straight, the students, staff and faculty of Life Chiropractic College West have contributed to the school supply drive of the Family Emergency Shelter Coalition (FESCO). Life West was busy acquiring backpacks and contributing cash during August, while local organizations and businesses donated additional backpacks and school supplies.
"Thanks to Life West, we were able to meet our growing demand of backpacks this year," said FESCO Director Nubia Giles. "This year we had to meet the challenge of collecting school packs for 273 students, which this time included many mothers who were going back to college."
On August 24, Life West students were on hand to distribute and individually adjust each child's backpack.
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?
Some pundits say that the upcoming presidential and congressional races, and many local races, might be the most consequential in our country’s history. We do not have the choice of sitting on the sidelines and hoping our patients will carry our water. Unlike other medical professions such as physical therapists, podiatrists, nurses, etc., the health care class (AMA) will not protect us. We must be in the game.
The most common condition affecting the shoulder is rotator-cuff disease. From acute tears to chronic tendinopathy, it’s common and needs a thorough workup. In fact, even asymptomatic shoulders can have full-thickness rotator-cuff rears in up to 40% of instances. Let’s look at additional conditions that can present to the office with weakness, loss of motion and pain in the shoulder beyond rotator-cuff tears.
