Because they have yet to pass national legislation protecting the chiropractic profession, Japanese DCs are in a similar situation that U.S. DCs faced. We were fortunate enough to be able to pass chiropractic licensure state by state. The DCs in Japan must accomplish this nationally, which has proved to be an extremely difficult task. And in spite of their efforts, Japanese DCs are currently faced with two chiropractic professions.
Oklahaven Announces Winners of 2009 "Have a Heart" Campaign
Oklahaven Children's Chiropractic Center is proud to announce the winners of the "Golden Heart" awards. Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City and Fisher Chiropractic Center in Miami were the top participants in the 10th Annual Have-A-Heart Campaign.
This worldwide event is held every February during Valentine's week to benefit Oklahaven and to increase the awareness of the healing power of chiropractic for the children. The Golden Heart award is given to the clinic and college that sell the most hearts during the event.
"I thank the chiropractic profession, [which] has enabled us to continue our mission of restoring health to children and to spread the message of hope to searching parents. With everyone's help, we are making a real difference in the lives of children throughout the world," said Dr. Bobby Doscher, director and CEO of Oklahaven.
Founded in 1962, Oklahaven Children's Chiropractic Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, charitable institution dedicated to making sick children well through chiropractic. The center specializes in the treatment of neurologically disorganized children, including failure to thrive, cerebral palsy, development delays, ADHD, and the autism spectrum.
Children throughout the world come to Oklahaven to seek chiropractic care. The center continues its work through the generosity of individuals without, federal, state or United Way funding. To learn more about Oklahaven or to make a donation, click here.
Source: Oklahaven Children's Chiropractic Center