$200,000 Bequest to Western States Chiropractic College
Maxine Hampton, the widow of Dr. Donavon Hampton, who was a founding member of the ACA, donated $200,000 on his behalf to Western States Chiropractic College. Dr. Hampton (WSCC 1952) served on the college's board of trustees.
"My husband was always very grateful to Western States for giving him his start," Mrs Hampton said. "It was important to him to give back to the college to assure its continued success." The generous donation will help fund a building to be named in her late husband's honor.
Dr. Hampton, who passed away in November 1993, was a founding member of the Health Research Foundation, and served as president of the Alaska Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He received the Distinguished Service Award from the ACA.
WSCC President William Dallas, DC, called Dr. Hampton an exceptional man. "His contributions to Western States and the profession are a beacon to those who follow in his footsteps," Dr. Dallas said after accepting the gift.
Chiropractic Gets Support from Labor in Oregon
A meeting of the Oregon Federation of Teachers, Educators, and Health Professionals (OFTEHP) saw the passage of a resolution supporting alternative health care. The resolution also was supported by the Oregon AFL-CIO.
Presenting the proclamation was Dr. Ravid Raphael, who represented the faculty of Western States Chiropractic College at the OFTEHP convention. Dr. Raphael said the resolution was important because it raises the awareness of labor leaders to health care choices.
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?
