The Daily Review of Hayward, California prominently reported the Jan. 13th death of George Anderson, DC, 81, a co-founder of what became Life Chiropractic College West (LCCW).
Drs. Anderson and George Wentland envisioned a chiropractic college for Northern California, and in 1976 took the first steps toward that dream with Pacific States Chiropractic College (PSCC). The college matriculated its first class in April 1978. In 1981, PSCC became LCCW.
The Daily Review detailed Dr. Anderson's life: growing up in Wallingford, Iowa, and going to the town chiropractor for all his health care needs; choosing chiropractic as a profession after serving in the U.S. Coast Guard during World War II, and running his family's electric fence post company; and being licensed in chiropractic in 1955 and beginning his practice in Hayward, California.
LCCW President Gerard Clum was quoted in the obituary: "He was such an understated guy. George was one of the kindest and gentlest guys I've known in my life. He never raised his voice, and he treated everyone the same -- a bank president, faculty members, students -- with dignity and respect.
Michael Schmidt, DC, dean of LCCW, was also quoted: "I'm sure that there are many people in Hayward who exclusively went to see him."
Dr. Anderson is survived by his wife Elvera Marie; daughters Sheryl and Vicki, and son Barry; brothers Wesley and Harvey; and five grandchildren.
SAN JOSE, California -- Henry Yoshihara, PhD, DC, a Palmer College of Chiropractic West faculty members since 1981, has been honored as Palmer West's first professor emeritus. The honor commemorated his "extraordinary commitment and 16 years of service in the field of chiropractic education."
Palmer West President Peter Martin, DC, recognized Dr. Yoshihara's contributions as a member of the faculty in helping the college's growth and recognition as one of the outstanding colleges in chiropractic education.
Dr. Yoshihara taught spinal anatomy, gross anatomy, and neuroanatomy.
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?
