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Life Chiropractic College West Holds Backpack Drive

HAYWARD, CA - For the fourth straight year, the students, staff and faculty of Life Chiropractic College West collected new backpacks for local school children in need. The Life West Backpack Drive was held in conjunction with the Family Emergency Shelter Coalition's school supply drive.

Life West collected backpacks for kids 5-18, while other organizations and businesses donated school supplies for the backpacks.A dozen Life West students were on hand to help more than 220 children choose their new backpacks and to help them adjust the pack straps.

 


New Health Center Manager Named

Emmanuel Ogunleye has been hired by Life West as operations manager of the college's Health Center. Mr. Ogunleye has been serving as director of environmental services at Telecare Corp. He has a bachelor's degree in law from OAU University-Ife in Nigeria.

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BCBS Provider Settlement: Find Out If You’re Eligible
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In a landmark development, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has reached a $2.8 billion settlement to resolve antitrust claims brought by health care providers, including chiropractors. The lawsuit accused BCBS of dividing the nation into exclusive regions and limiting competition, which resulted in lower reimbursements for providers. Although BCBS denies any wrongdoing, the company agreed to the settlement to avoid lengthy litigation – and you can get a piece of the pie.

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