Senator Hatch Addresses Students
Utah Senator Orrin Hatch was the keynote speaker at the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic (LACC) commencement ceremonies on April 17. Senator Hatch, in his fourth term, is the chairman of the Judiciary Committee and also serves on the Finance, Intelligence and Indian Affairs committees.
Senator Hatch is a chiropractic patient and has been a strong supporter of chiropractic legislation and health care issues in general. He is not a stranger to the college, having previously appeared on campus in 1997 for Legislative Day. He has two sons-in-law who are LACC graduates, and witnessed the graduation of one of them at this commencement ceremony.
Latisha Amos, a fifth-term student at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic, is the first student to be earn the Charles Lee Cooke scholarship. Dr. Cooke, a 1956 graduate of LACC, was on hand to present the scholarship. Dr. Cooke's wife, Ora Lee, was also in attendance.
"With the help of Dr. and Mrs. Cooke and other alumni, we come closer to realizing the dream of truly making a difference for everyone who turns to chiropractic for their health and wellness," said Latisha.
LACC offers 43 scholarships to its students. The Cooke scholarship will be awarded three times a year and is one of several established for African-American students.
"There has been a definite need on campus for additional scholarships directed specifically for this group of students," observed LACC President Dr. Reed Phillips. "Dr. Cooke realized this need."
Scholarships Awarded at Cleveland Chiropractic College, L.A.
Academic Scholarship -- Marla Scripter; Dana Clark Fall 1998 NCMIC Scholarship -- Tamara Forsythe International Scholarship -- Yonhyeon Kim Minority Scholarship -- HyoJin Im
Continuing to impress the advertising and marketing world, The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) has again been recognized by industry organizations for its excellence in educating consumers on the benefits of chiropractic, this time through social media, newsletters, and demonstrating thought leadership by promoting holistic well-being.
Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.”
Presently there is no consensus on the best treatment for Achilles tendon rupture; and its management is still controversial. The treatment options are conservative treatment and surgical repair. With either treatment, be it conservative or surgical, Achilles tendon tears necessitate prolonged recovery and rehabilitative management.
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