James Winterstein,DC, in his 15th year as president of National University of Health Sciences (formerly National College of Chiropractic), has announced plans to leave his position on April 30, 2003. At that date, Dr. Winterstein will continue to work for the university as president emeritus for another six years.
The board of trustees of the NUHS has voted to appoint David Wickes,DC, as Dr. Winterstein's successor. Dr. Wickes, a long-time associate and colleague of Dr. Winterstein, is NUHS senior vice president and provost, and has been a faculty member for 22 years. A 1977 graduate of the NCC, he has served as student clinic director; department of diagnosis chairman; training and assessment center director; and vice president of academic affairs.
"Although I will miss the day-to-day activity that is part of the presidency, and will especially miss working so closely with my colleagues, I must admit that I look forward to a less strenuous time during which I can continue to represent the university and its purposes under the direction of a president," said Dr. Winterstein.
Dr. Winterstein graduated from NCC in 1968, and served as assistant director of the campus clinic until 1971, when he was named chairman of the department of radiology. He left National for private practice in Florida in 1973, returning to National in 1985 as dean of clinics. He was appointed president of the college in 1986.
Dr. Winterstein's vision for the college reached fruition in September 2000, when the diversification and expansion of the curricula evolved the institution into the National University of Health Sciences.
At the convention of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association (MCA), Dr. Mary Selly-Navarro, chairperson of the MCA ethics committee, was elected association president for a one-year term, beginning June 1, 2001.
"This is an exciting time to lead the chiropractic profession, as all health care professionals increase their collaborations to provide the best possible outcomes for their patients," she observed.
Dr. Selly-Navarro is a 1977 graduate of the Northwestern Chiropractic College (Northwestern Health Sciences University), and an adjunct faculty member of NWHSU. Prior to attending Northwestern, she received a bachelor's degree in nutrition from the College of Saint Catherine, and attended graduate school at St. Louis University. She has operated a private practice in Fairbault, Minnesota since 1985. She is also a registered dietician, and has training in acupuncture.
JOHNSON CITY, TN -The Lady Running Eagles of Life University, and Doane College of Nebraska are the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) co-champions of outdoor track and field.
The Lady Eagles were led by Elizabeth Tanui, who garnered 16 points for the team by finishing second in the 1,500 and 800-meter runs. The Lady Eagles claimed three national titles: Nichole McLain won the high jump (5'10"); Rose Gabiert won the triple jump (11.96 meters); and Leontine Tsiba took home the 800 meters in 2:09.24.
Life's men were runners up for the national title, breaking a string of four straight national titles. Two of the Running Eagles won national titles: George Ondimu in the steeplechase, and Robbie Hughes in the 110 high hurdles.
Life's athletic program has won 11 NAIA national titles, the first being in men's basketball in 1991.
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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The results of a global survey released late last year (2023) unveiled some startling findings among medical and nursing students. The “Clinician of the Future: 2023 Education Edition” surveyed 2,212 students, of which 446 were in the United States, from 91 countries.
