Strategic Planning for Chiropractic Institutions was the theme of the Jan. 22-23 workshop sponsored by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE). Various types of institutional planning and implementation were the focus of the workshop.
Representing both Cleveland campuses were Dr. Carl Cleveland III, president of the Cleveland colleges and CCE vice president; Chancellor Carl Cleveland Jr.; and Ms. Donna Novak, vice president of administration and finance. Dr. James Anderson, chairman of the board of trustees of Cleveland was also in attendance.
CCCLA representatives were Dr. Matthew Givrad, executive vice president, and Dr. Grace Jacobs, academic dean. CCCKC was represented by Dr. Dwight Gerred, executive vice president, and Dr. Carl Saubert IV, vice president for academic and student services.
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?
