At its most recent annual meeting, the American Spinal Research Foundation (ASRF) announced that it will award approximately $75,000 in grants for chiropractic research programs. The funds will go to colleges that are accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education.
The foundation's board of directors also voted to enter a one-year period of dormancy to determine its future. During that time, the ASRF will operate with a minimum overhead and will not solicit funds, disburse research grants, recruit directors or change officers. However, the board will continue to solicit input from a variety of sources regarding the evolution of the foundation to further both the public good and the interests of the chiropractic profession.
Dana Lawrence,DC, the director of publications and editorial review at National College of Chiropractic and editor of three peer-reviewed chiropractic publications, has been appointed the college's dean of postgraduate and continuing education. Dr. Lawrence was named to the position following the retirement of Dr. William Waln, who had presided as head of the department at National for the past 17 years.
In his new role, Dr. Lawrence will maintain current postgraduate programs and help develop and introduce new programs such as on line or Web-based courses and personal portfolio programs. Dr. Lawrence is currently working with Randy Swenson,DC, National's dean of curriculum development, to launch an online internal disorders class early next year.
Dr. Doris Bell, an associate professor of chiropractic sciences at Logan College of Chiropractic, was inducted as president of the National Association of Medical Minority Educators (NAMME) at the group's annual meeting in Dallas this September. Dr. Bell was named the association's president-elect last year.
NAMME's mission is to broaden awareness of career opportunities in the health care industry among minority youths. The organization includes educators and college administrators from a variety of health care disciplines who advise students interested in health professions.
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?
