Gerald Kari, DC, of Lake City, Minnesota, a member of the Board of Trustees of Logan College of Chiropractic since 1989 and its vice chairman since 1991, has been named acting chairman of the board. Dr. Kari succeeds Ronald Harris, DC, who had served as chairman of the 13-member board since 1991. Dr. Kari, a 1963 summa cum laude graduate of Logan College, is past president of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association, the Ramsey County (Minnesota) Chiropractic Association, and the Logan College Alumni Association. He was honored as Minnesota's "Chiropractor of the Year" in 1973.
Kent Greenawalt, president of Foot Levelers, Inc., was awarded with an honorary doctor of chiropractic degree by Cleveland Chiropractic College of Kansas City (CCCKC). The degree was presented by Cleveland President Dr. Carl Cleveland III during the winter 1994 commencement exercises. Mr. Greenawalt and his company are major benefactors of the chiropractic profession: Foot Levelers Inc., has donated in excess of $3 million to chiropractic colleges in the form of direct donations, grants, scholarships, endowments, research awards, and educational clinics.
"Cleveland Chiropractic College is proud to confer this honorary degree on Kent Greenawalt," said Dr. Cleveland. "He has provided substantial support to chiropractic education. At this time Foot Levelers is taking a leading role as a major contributor to ensure success of the 1995 Chiropractic Centennial Celebration."
"It is a distinct honor to be recognized by this fine institution of learning," Mr. Greenawalt said. He added that the company was dedicated to "doing everything in our power to help the profession gain the patient recognition and status it deserves."
The National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company (NCMIC) announced two new enhancements to its malpractice insurance policies that will allow more DCs to be eligible for coverage, and will provide special financing to new policyholders. Effective immediately, NCMIC will cover licensed graduates of Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic, Southern California College of Chiropractic, and Pennsylvania College of Chiropractic, since these colleges have applied for CCE accreditation. In addition, NCMIC through its subsidiary, the NCMIC Finance Corporation, will offer financing for Prior Acts coverage which is recommended for any new policyholder who is switching from a claims-made policy to the company's more comprehensive occurrence plan.
The Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Education (FACE) has challenged the Oklahaven Children's Chiropractic Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to raise $10,000 by August 20th. If the children's center is able to meet that goal, the Foundation will match the funds. All funds collected must be in cash -- no pledges -- and donations cannot be counted. Dr. Bobby Doscher, president of Oklahaven said, "We have already collected more than $4,000 from many generous donors but more help is needed to meet the upcoming deadline. Contributions would be greatly appreciated."
Oklahaven Children's Chiropractic Center is a private, not for profit organization that has provided natural, drug free health care to children for 31 years. The center specializes in the treatment of special needs children who have been diagnosed with autism, cerebral palsy, paralysis, and growth disorders. Financial donations are tax deductible as allowed by law and may be sent to Oklahaven Children's Chiropractic Center, 4500 N. Meridian, Oklahoma City, OK 73112-2404.
The Minnesota Chiropractic Association's recent press release, "Chiropractors Offer Advice for 'Back Friendly Beds'" gave mattress shoppers several tips:
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?
