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Northwestern News: Summer Science Academy, Alumnus of the Year

Northwestern Health Sciences University (NHSU) recently received a grant of $30,000 from the Carolyn Foundation to fund the school's second annual summer science academy for low-income and minority students. Fifty 8th graders from the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, identified by teachers as showing high potential in math and science, will be invited to attend the Aug. 14-18 academy on the NHSU campus. According to academy directors, the camp offers students the opportunity to enhance self-awareness and self-confidence, explore new interests and careers, make lifelong friendships, and stimulate their minds while having fun.

In other NHSU news, Mike Ameli, DC, was honored with the alumnus of the year award at the university's Homecoming and Winter Gathering in February. The 1971 graduate was chosen for his ongoing dedication to his alma mater and his profession. In addition to maintaining a practice for the past 34 years, Dr. Ameli has served for more than 10 years on the NHSU alumni association board of directors, serving as president for two terms. As of press time, he is president elect of the Minnesota Chiropractic Association board.

Dr. Keith Henry Accepts Interim Post at CCCLA

A 1996 cum laude graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College - Los Angeles, Keith Henry, DC, has been appointed interim chair of clinical sciences. Even before accepting the position, Dr. Henry was a key asset to the college, having served as a clinician at CCCLA since May 2005.

"Dr Henry has quickly demonstrated his instructional skills and become a key asset to the Los Angeles Health Center team," commented Carl S. Cleveland III, college president. "The administration is pleased that he has agreed to act as Interim Chair of Clinical Sciences."

 

March 2006
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MAHA Meets Chiropractic: Historic Meeting in Washington, D.C.
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A historic meeting between chiropractic and Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) leadership took place on March 10th, 2026, in Washington, D.C., featuring representatives from chiropractic national organizations, professional associations and policy principals. The collective goal: advancing the role of chiropractic in improving the health of Americans. Meeting participants focused on long-standing issues that have affected the chiropractic profession for decades, including access to care, reimbursement parity, and ensuring DCs have an appropriate role in national health policy discussions.

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Chronic Sciatica: Ending the Relapse Cycle
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A 46-year-old male presented to our clinic with a seven-year history of recurrent low back pain with sciatica. He reported stiffness and discomfort that worsened with prolonged sitting both at his desk job and during evening television time. The patient had seen multiple chiropractors over the years. In every case, spinal manipulation and other passive treatments would bring gradual symptom relief over 2-3 months. However, within another 3-6 months, the symptoms would return. Frustrated – and now considering a spinal injection and possibly surgery if that failed, he came to our office seeking a different approach.

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