CCC-KC to Host Memorial Service for Dr. Keating
A memorial service for Joseph C. Keating Jr., PhD, who passed away on Oct. 14, will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, on the campus of Cleveland Chiropractic College-Kansas City. Dr. Keating had served as Historian of the Profession - an endowed position funded by National Chiropractic Mutual Insurance Company - at CCC-KC until his passing.
Dr. Keating was a former president (1994-95) of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC) and served on the board of directors. Widely published, he authored in excess of 500 scholarly papers, as well as 19 books and book chapters, including: "A History of Los Angeles College of Chiropractic;" a biography, B.J. of Davenport: the Early Years of Chiropractic, published by the AHC; A History of Chiropractic Education in North America, also published by the AHC; and a 1992 volume concerning clinical research for practitioners, "Toward a Philosophy of the Science of Chiropractic: A Primer for Clinicians." His most recent book, co-authored with Drs. Louis Sportelli and Lawrence Siordia, is titled We Take Care of Our Own: NCMIC and the Story of Malpractice Insurance in Chiropractic.
"It was my privilege to collaborate with Dr. Joe and videographer Tim Lamar and to be in the process of developing a video documentary preserving the history and record of the decades-old struggle between chiropractic and organized medicine, with a special emphasis on the 14-year-long, anti-trust suit known as Wilk et al. v. AMA et al.," said Dr. Carl S. Cleveland III, president of Cleveland Chiropractic College.
"Dr. Joe's many friends, former or current colleagues, and fans are invited to attend the memorial," said Dr. Cleveland. "Should you be unable to attend, please take a moment of silence at 2 p.m. CST on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008, to reflect on your memories of Dr. Joe. Understanding Joe's passion for the history of the chiropractic profession, the greatest tribute one could make in his memory would be to become a member of the AHC. You can do so by visiting the historyofchiropractic.org Web site."
In lieu of flowers, the Keating family requests donations to the AHC in care of Glenda Wiese, executive director for the association, at the following address: Glenda Wiese Association for the History of Chiropractic, P.O. Box 188, Davenport, Iowa 52805. Written condolences can be left at www.heartlandcremation.com/obituaries.php? obID=1568&y=2007&m=10, which is checked regularly by the family.
Hotel accommodations can be made at a reduced rate at the Overland Park Marriott under the name "Keating Memorial" by calling (913) 451-8000. For additional details on the memorial service and travel within Kansas City, please contact Marjorie Bradshaw via e-mail at marjorie.bradshaw@cleveland.eduor by calling (816) 501-0179.
Logan Adds More Universities to Its "3+3"Articulation Program
Logan College of Chiropractic has announced that it has added Ball State University in Muncie, Ind., Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo., and Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pa., as Logan's latest "3+3" articulation partners. These agreements bring Logan's articulation partnership program with four-year universities and colleges around the country to 40 institutions spanning 20 states.
"The agreement between Logan College and its articulation school partners allows undergraduate students to enroll in the 3+3 program as early as the summer session before their senior year," said Logan Vice President of Academic Affairs, Patrick Browne. "However, usually our 3+3 students begin coursework at Logan in the fall trimester."
Under the articulation arrangement, students are required to complete their first three years of undergraduate study at their home institutions and then transfer to Logan to begin the doctor of chiropractic program. At the end of the first year in the DC program, these students are awarded a bachelor's degree from their undergraduate college.
For example, Logan College of Chiropractic's partnership with the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) allows students to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in biology at UMSL and, at the same time, begin work toward a doctor of chiropractic degree at Logan. The program allows students to enroll in the biology program at UMSL and complete three years of study. In the fourth year, students complete undergraduate course work in biology for the UMSL undergraduate degree while actually at Logan, and while also receiving credit for their first year of study toward a DC degree.
New School of Professional Studies at SCUSouthern California University
of Health Sciences (SCU) is launching its School of Professional Studies (SPS). Formerly known as the Post Graduate and Continuing Education Division, SPS focuses on better serving health care professionals by offering continuing current courses in chiropractic and acupuncture, continuing education seminars, a master's degree program in applied science and musculoskeletal management, massage therapy, diplomate programs, natural medicine/holistic health and vocational training. SPS will be increasing its offerings to include more outreach and community education while expanding current programs. In addition to classroom training and seminars in a variety of specialty areas, SPS also offers distance learning packages as a component of long-term programs.
"With the integration of SPS, the opportunities presented to us are limitless," said Dr. Melea Fields, SPS dean. "We see the next 100 years as a chance to solidify our place as a leader in the complementary and alternative medicine continuing education arena."
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.
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