Original Historical Paintings to Auction at Centennial Celebrations
Editorial Staff
"The Spears Hospital," a 16" x 10" painting rendered by artist Robert Lawson of Kalamazoo,
Michigan, is one of six commemorative artworks up for auction at the Washington, D.C.,
centennial celebration. Six more paintings will be auctioned at the Davenport, Iowa celebration.
To commemorate the chiropractic profession's rich and colorful heritage, the Chiropractic Centennial Foundation (CCF) has commissioned 12 original oil or acrylic paintings depicting great moments in the story of chiropractic. These historic artworks will enrich the visual quality of chiropractic publications for years to come. Additionally, 12 individuals or institutions will have the opportunity to own the originals.
Six of the original art works will be sold by silent auction at the Washington D.C., centennial celebration. The second six will be auctioned at the Davenport centennial celebration. If you would like to make a bid by silent auction and are not able to attend either celebration venue, you may mail or fax your offer to:
Chiropractic Centennial Foundation Commemorative Art Auction P.O. Box 4522 Davenport, IA 52808-4522 Fax (3l9) 326-8409
The five other original paintings for the silent auction at the Washington, D.C., celebration:
"The First Full-Spine X-Ray" by Robert Lawson, Kalamazoo, Michigan (12" x 15")"Chiropractic around the World" by Jack Smith, Cape Coral, Florida (28" x 22")"Joseph Janse and Educational Reform" by Robert Lawson, Kalamazoo, Michigan"Educational Accreditation" by Jack Smith, Cape Coral, Florida (28" x 22")"Court Victories" Artist's sketch of the Wilk et. al., trial.
The painting will be done.
By Kirk Miller, Orange, California (24" x 24")
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?
Some pundits say that the upcoming presidential and congressional races, and many local races, might be the most consequential in our country’s history. We do not have the choice of sitting on the sidelines and hoping our patients will carry our water. Unlike other medical professions such as physical therapists, podiatrists, nurses, etc., the health care class (AMA) will not protect us. We must be in the game.
The most common condition affecting the shoulder is rotator-cuff disease. From acute tears to chronic tendinopathy, it’s common and needs a thorough workup. In fact, even asymptomatic shoulders can have full-thickness rotator-cuff rears in up to 40% of instances. Let’s look at additional conditions that can present to the office with weakness, loss of motion and pain in the shoulder beyond rotator-cuff tears.
