Universal Chiropractic Foundation Holds Fundraiser
Editorial Staff
Attorney William Weber (center) won the Universal Chiropractic Foundation's fundraising car giveaway. Dr. Gary DiBenedetto, event coordinator, is at right.
On January 26th, the Universal Chiropractic Foundation (UCF) Inc., a non-profit group dedicated to providing free chiropractic care to children under 13, had its first annual fundraising car giveaway (see "Champion of the Children" in "DC" March 11, 1994). The lucky winner, William Weber Esq., is a strong supporter of chiropractic and currently representing several DCs in an HMO antitrust lawsuit.
The foundation is raising funds that will build a central headquarters for the organization. For more information or to make donations, contact the Universal Chiropractic Foundation Inc., c/o Dr. Todd Herold, DC, 777 West End Avenue Suite 1B, New York, NY 10025, telephone (212) 662-7719.
Logan Gets a Grant Challenge
The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation of Tulsa, Oklahoma has offered a $20,000 grant challenge to Logan College of Chiropractic which is contingent upon the college reaching a $300,000 campaign goal by July 31, 1995. The $300,000 goal was prompted by an earlier $60,000 grant challenge to Logan from the Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Education (FACE).
The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Foundation was established in 1948 by the late John E. and Lottie Mabee, both natives of Missouri. The Foundation is one of the top 40 major foundations in the U.S. with assets of over one-half billion dollars.
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.
The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Board of Directors passed a “Policy on Non-Interference and Respect for National Authority” at its Q3 2024 meeting. Upon reading this, some might ask if the WFC policy is targeting the activities of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) in providing international membership to Japanese individuals who do not hold a chiropractic degree from an accredited institution.
Part 3 of this three-part article on recogizing and diagnosing delayed-onset motor-vehicle acident (MVA) injuries in clinical practice coversspinal cord injury linked to cervical stenosis and spondylosis; alar sprain; and delayed instability. Part 1 discussed traumatic subdural hematoma, stroke due to MVA and traumatic central disc herniation; part 2 discussed traumatic Schmorl's nodes, post-concussion syndrome and posttraummatic syrinx.
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