Congressman Lane Evans (D-Illinois) recently announced that there will be a subcommittee hearing this year on H.R. 608, the bill that would authorize DCs to be commissioned as health care officers in the U.S. Armed Forces. In a letter to Rep. Evans, Congresswoman Beverly Byron (D-Maryland), chair of the Military Personnel and Compensation Committee, wrote "... there is clearly a new level of awareness concerning chiropractic issues within the Armed Services Committee and across Capitol Hill. For the first time, I believe that the political environment is conducive to a productive hearing on H.R. 608."
Rep. Evans met with the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) Executive Director Ronald Hendrickson, Government Relations Assistant Catherine Elliott and Legislative Committee member Dr. Donald M. Hirsh on January 23rd. The ICA plans to continue its national letter-writing campaign to promote H.R. 608.
The Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER) recently commissioned the consulting firm of Corporate Health Policies Group (CHPG) to research the results of a study examining federal funding policies and their relationship to chiropractic. The organization's findings were released in a 245-page publication which notes the shrinking amount of federal funds and the confusion among federal officials as to what chiropractors do. The CHPG report also outlines four goals for chiropractic: establish and define the chiropractic discipline more clearly; increase chiropractic research capacity; increase communication with investigators, policy makers and health professions outside of chiropractic; and expand the capacity of chiropractic educational institutions.
The complete report, An Evaluation of Federal Funding Policies and Programs and Their Relationship to the Chiropractic Profession, may be purchased from the FCER, 1701 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209, tel. 1-800-637-6244 or (703) 276-7445.
The Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards (FCLB) recently announced the appointment of Ohio's Peter D. Ferguson, D.C., to the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE)'s Commission on Accreditation. Dr. Ferguson was appointed to a three-year term from January 1992 to 1995, and takes the place of Robert L. Hatten, D.C., who resigned. Federation appointments are made by the FCLB president and ratified by the federation executive board of directors. Dr. Ferguson joins Dr. Valerio Pasqua of New York as the federation's two voting members of the nine-member Commission on Accreditation.
The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) recently created two new policies to facilitate the examination and application for licensure processes. The first extends the deadline for requesting a change in the designated NBCE test site location. Previously, re-designation of a test sit could be granted only if the request was postmarked by the application late cut-off date seven weeks prior to administration of the exam. Beginning in March, however, written request for test site changes will be granted if postmarked up to four weeks prior to the exam administration date, with a fee of $35. The second policy establishes and "Express Request" service, whereby individuals may phone or mail in a request for special same-day processing of their transcripts. The charge is $10, plus any costs incurred in express mailing. Examinees may telephone the NBCE at (303) 356-9100 or write to NBCE, 901 54th Avenue, Greeley, CO 80634.
The Student American Chiropractic Association (SACA) recently contributed $300 to the Stephen Johnson Health Expense Relief Fund using money raised through various efforts such as Chiro-Olympics. SACA chapters across the country were asked to participate in the fund raiser, and so far donations have been made by Northwestern College Student ACA and Life West ACA. Stephen Johnson is an eighth trimester student who is waiting to receive a pancreatic transplant in hope of correcting his diabetes and the related complications. The operation costs about $60,000 and Steve needs one-half that amount to be placed on the waiting list. To make a contribution please call 708-268-6628.
Cleveland Chiropractic College of Kansas City (CCCKC)'s endowment fund recently topped the $1 million mark with a donation from alumnus Dr. Ethel B. Stalling, vice chair of the CCCKC board of trustees. She made the donation during the college's "Million Dollar Homecoming '91."
"The endowment fund secures the advancement of Cleveland College," said president Carl S. Cleveland III. "Those who have donated to the fund are ensuring the education of the future leaders of this great profession." Dr. Charles Eddy, homecoming event chair and CCCKC board of trustees member said, "There could not have been a more appropriate million-dollar donor than Dr. Stalling -- she's done so much for Cleveland College."
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?
