At the International Chiropractors Association's 75th Anniversary Jubilee celebration in Washington, D.C., Foot Levelers, Inc., was recognized and honored for its half-century of service to the chiropractic profession. The Roanoke, Virginia company turns 50 in 2002.
Foot Levelers' President Kent Greenawalt was given an inscribed silver tray by Dr. Bob Hoffman, the former ICA former president, and Dr. Elliott Foster, convention chairman. The tray's inscription reads: "The International Chiropractors Association proudly salutes Foot Levelers as they celebrate 50 years of service to the chiropractic profession and the public."
"Over the last 50 years, chiropractic has come to the forefront of natural healing, and Foot Levelers has been there every step, with clinical support, philosophical support, and financial support," pronounced Dr. Hoffman. "Thank you, Foot Levelers, for being one of chiropractic's best friends."
"We are honored and thrilled that the ICA - one of chiropractic's most dynamic and prestigious organizations - took time from their packed convention schedule to recognize us with this great honor," said Kent Greenawalt. Chiropractors are truly the most dedicated health care professionals in the world, and we are blessed to be able to work with so many of them on a daily basis."
Syracuse, New York was the venue for the Fifth Annual Healthcare Marketplace 2001 Conference and Expo June 13-14. Day two of the event focused on "hot topics" in health care. New York Chiropractic College President Frank Nicchi,DC, spoke on "Chiropractic in the Health Care System."
The other "hot topics" discussed included pediatrics; children and violence; diabetes; cancer; sexually transmitted diseases; Chinese medicine; hormone replacement; and pancreatic cell islet transplanting.
Among the sponsors for the event were Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York, the American Cancer Society, Eli Lilly and KMPG Consulting. Underwriters included New World Media, the American Heart Association, and the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration.
MARIETTA, GA. - John Ishee, former assistant head coach at St. Louis University, is the new head coach for the women's basketball team at Life University. Coach Ishee steps in to replace Sharon Baldwin, who coached the Lady Eagles for two seasons. Ms. Baldwin will coach next at Mercer University.
Coach Baldwin's legacy at Life U. is a 53-14 record. Coach Ishee had a 14-14 record at St. Louis, where he also served as the team recruiting coordinator. Coach Ishee, a graduate of Southern Mississippi, has been an assistant coach at Mercer; McNeese State; Pacific; Southern Mississippi; and the University of Mississippi.
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?
