Chiropractor Elected President of Hawaii Public Health Association
Andrew C. Cohen, DC, was recently elected president of the Hawaii Public Health Association (HPHA), marking the first time a doctor of chiropractic has been appointed to the HPHA board in any capacity in the association's 61-year history.
"I see this as an opportunity to increase cooperation between the chiropractors in Hawaii and the public health community," said Dr. Cohen in an e-mail interview. In addition to his duties with the HPHA, Dr. Cohen maintains a practice in Honolulu and serves as secretary of the Hawaii State Chiropractic Association.
The HPHA is a multidisciplinary network of professional health organizations and coalitions, which includes health care practitioners from all the islands within the collective state of Hawaii.
Dr. Cohen joins the ranks of other chiropractors involved with multidisciplinary, statewide organizations, including Karen Konarski-Hart, DC, DABCO, who was elected president of the Arkansas State Board of Health earlier this year, and Mitchell Haas, DC, who was recently appointed president of the Oregon Public Health Association.
Dr. Cohen hopes to use his new post to educate others on the board and around the state on the benefits of chiropractic care. "When the time is right, I expect to open others up to chiropractic who initially were closed to the profession," he said. "I think that the more we step out of our circles and become leaders of other groups within other health care professions ... [chiropractors] gain acceptance."
| Editor's note: Dr. Konarski-Hart was the subject of a two-part feature, "Chiropractic in Mainstream Public Health," which appeared in the Sept. 28 and Oct. 12, 2006 issues of DC. Dr. Haas is featured in this issue; click here to see "Western States Receives $2.8 Million Grant." |
Gov. Corzine Proclaims October "New Jersey Chiropractic Month"
The Association of New Jersey Chiropractors celebrated last month as Governor Jon S. Corzine proclaimed October 2006 "New Jersey Chiropractic Month." The official proclamation issued by the State of New Jersey Executive Department reads as follows:
WHEREAS, doctors of chiropractic have become pioneers in the field of non-invasive care promoting science-based approaches to a variety of ailments; and
WHEREAS, a continuing dedication to chiropractic research could lead to even more discoveries in preventing and combating maladies in future years; and
WHEREAS, musculoskeletal disorders and injuries accounted for more than 32 percent of all injuries that require an employee to take days off from work; and
WHEREAS, government statistics show that employers spend more than $150 billion a year in workers' compensation costs, including the costs associated with lost productivity and employee turnover; and
WHEREAS, there is compelling evidence that most illnesses that employers spend dollars on could in fact be prevented through programs that address health, wellness and ergonomic issues; and
WHEREAS, Doctors of Chiropractic are preventative care providers who focus on the health of the whole-person and have particular expertise in the prevention and care of musculoskeletal injuries; and
WHEREAS, the Association of New Jersey Chiropractors will observe New Jersey Chiropractic Month; and
WHEREAS, New Jersey Chiropractic Month serves as a reminder to all of our State's citizens about the importance of making good health decisions, especially in the workplace;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JON S. CORZINE, Governor of the State of New Jersey, do hereby proclaim OCTOBER 2006 AS NEW JERSEY CHIROPRACTIC MONTH in New Jersey, and further commends Doctors of Chiropractic and chiropractic organizations for their continuing efforts on the public's behalf.
F4CP Partners With CPR Strategic Marketing Communications
The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) is pleased to announce a new partnership with health care- and life sciences-focused marketing agency, CPR Strategic Marketing Communications. CPR was chosen to articulate and develop public relations communications initiatives for the Campaign for Chiropractic, including a media tour with New York media, utilizing Ms. Fitness USA, Sarah Harding, as the spokesperson.
"Our entire team looks forward to working with the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress, with high expectations for boosting the image of the chiropractic community and elevating public confidence in the chiropractic approach to health and well being," said Laura Carabello, chief creative office for CPR. "We are truly honored to be a part of this initiative and anticipate stellar results."
For the latest on the foundation's media campaign for chiropractic, see "What's in It for Me?" by Kent Greenawalt, beginning on page 14 of this issue.
Cleveland Chiropractic College Donation Helps At-Risk Children in Kansas City
Library personnel and the staff council at the Cleveland Chiropractic College's Kansas City campus (CCCKC) solicited the donation of school supplies to benefit children at the Spofford Home, a residential center that provides preventive and therapeutic services for at-risk children. The supply drive was held at CCCKC from Aug. 1-16, 2006; all supplies collected were delivered to the Spofford Home on Aug. 22.
The drive was held in conjunction with the local United Way's effort to collect school supplies for families in need. The college has participated in the United Way's "Day of Caring" event each of the past four years, but this was the first year of participation in the school supply drive. CCCKC's United Way coordinator, Marcia Thomas, hopes to make the drive an annual event.
"Everyone who participated in this project needs to know how much their contributions mean to the children of Spofford," said Thomas. "These children, some of them as young as four, are all victims of severe abuse and neglect. So, kindness and generosity from adults is something that, unfortunately, they are not accustomed to experiencing. We're hoping that with our efforts we can make a difference in their lives."
WFC Welcomes More Corporate Members
The World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) welcomes its new corporate members for the third quarter of 2006: Aquamed Dry Hydrotherapy (Bronze Level); China-Gel, Inc. (Bronze Level); and NET-NeuroEmotional Technique, Inc. (Silver Level). These three companies represent a variety of vendors providing high-quality chiropractic services, equipment and supplies, and bring the number of WFC corporate members to more than 70 - an all-time high.
"The profession is growing and emerging around the globe at an unprecedented rate. The World Federation, through your support, stands ready and able to assist in stopping the persecution of chiropractors in one region while advancing the registration of our colleagues in another," said WFC President, Dr. Gerard Clum. "The needs are many and those who step up to do their part have the satisfaction of knowing they are helping to change the world. We thank you for doing your part to see our profession strengthen in every front."
The WFC welcomes additional corporate and individual associate members, and encourages chiropractors worldwide to consult the WFC Web site (www.wfc.org) before buying chiropractic products and 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?
