In Alaska, the governor's Task Force on Boards and Commissions has proposed that all health profession boards (medicine, chiropractic, nursing, dentistry, optometry, etc.) be combined within a single so-called Citizens Health Board. The Citizens Health Board would be comprised of 12 members, none of whom could be engaged in any of the professions regulated or have any financial interest in the health field. The board would function within the Department of Commerce and Economic Development, Division of Occupational Licensing. A leader of the task force is quoted as saying, "I believe safe, effective, and efficient licensing can take place without an individual board for each profession."
Chiropractic was represented with a booth at the 1992 European Student Fair in Brussels, Belgium. The European Chiropractic Union (ECU) and Chiromag provided support for the booth. Three staff members were on hand to answer questions and talk with visitors. Participants in the fair included all major universities and higher education institutions from 23 European countries. Hundreds of visitors picked up the brochures and leaflets on chiropractic provided by the booth.
Texas Chiropractic College (TCC) recently inducted attorney George P. McAndrews and William Harris, D.C. into its Chiropractic Hall of Honor (see the March 27, 1992 issue of "DC"). Mr. McAndrews was recognized for his pivotal role representing chiropractic in the AMA vs. Wilk et al., and Dr. Harris for his ongoing contribution toward chiropractic education and research.
Dr. Timothy E. Meng, a nine-year member of the Cleveland Chiropractic Colleges Board of Trustees, has been elected to the position of secretary/treasurer of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA). In this ICA position, Dr. Meng will maintain the minutes and records of the semi-annual board meetings and will also be responsible for the ICA's budgeting process. A 1966 graduate of CCCKC, Dr. Meng has served as ICA Missouri assemblyman for 11 years and has been secretary for the ICA Representative Assembly for the past three years.
Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic hosted its 19th annual lyceum attended by approximately 612 chiropractors and their families. The lyceum, with its theme "Chiropractic for the People," featured speakers, seminars, and demonstrations for alumni and guests. Sherman College's Career Day was held concurrently, attracting 174 prospective students who arrived via chartered buses from Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
Palmer College of Chiropractic (PCC)'s homecoming, with the theme "Share the Vision," is scheduled for August 6-9. Homecoming events will include homecoming career day, the awards banquet, the homecoming picnic, a display of vision statements from alumni, and a golf tournament. A trip down the Mississippi aboard the Casino Rock Island Riverboat and a dinner theater production of "The Music Man" will be offered. PCC will hold class reunions in five-year increments beginning with the class of 1942. There will be a luncheon for the silver anniversary class and a brunch for the golden anniversary class. For more information on the homecoming, or to register for events contact PCC at 1-800-722-2586.
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?
