The Joint Chiropractic Associations of Oklahoma, in conjunction with the Oklahoma Health Ministries Association and Health Check Oklahoma, have announced the formation of the Oklahoma Wellness Campaign (OWC), the first statewide "grassroots" education-screening project designed to lower unusually high mortality figures.
Oklahoma has some of the highest death rates in the U.S. from heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and injuries, ranking 11.3% above the national average for age-adjusted death rates. Many of these deaths are thought to be due to a lack of preventive health care.
Part one of the wellness campaign will consist of an educational lecture on decreasing the risk of death through lifestyle changes, diet and regular check-ups. The lecture will include handouts and a question-and-answer session. Part two will include blood pressure tests, stroke and colorectal cancer screening, and blood exams, which will scan for the presence of cholesterol, triglycerides, and homocysteine, among other risks to the cardiovascular system.
Both parts of the campaign will be held primarily in churches, high school gymnasiums, senior citizens centers and other locations. Those interested in taking part in the OWC program are invited to contact the Joint Chiropractic Associations of Oklahoma at 918-747-4899.
CAMP PENDLETON, CA - August 10, 2000 marked the five-year anniversary of the Chiropractic Division of Sports Medicine at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. The facility was created in 1995 as part of the Chiropractic Health Care Demonstration Program (CHCDP).
The hospital, located in San Diego County, was the initial test site for chiropractic services for the U.S. Navy. It receives over 100 new consults monthly from medical doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and independent duty corpsmen. Its staff consists of Scott R. Gilford,DC, and Jeffery Schneider,DC, who have provided over 35,000 treatments at the camp's marine base.
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?
