Dr. Ken Padgett is the new chairman of the Lincoln College Education & Research Fund, replacing Dr. Glen Bontrager, who recently retired after serving 37 years on the LCERF Board of Trustees, including the past nine years as chairman. The current Board of Trustees also includes George Langenbrunner, DC; Don Krippendorf, DC; John Gentile, DC; and R.C. Harding, DC.
Dr. Bontrager succeeded the late Dr. Edward L. Maurer and under their leadership, in conjunction with the Florida Chiropractic Association, the LCERF played a major role in helping establish the Lincoln College Eminent Scholar Chair at the University of South Florida. In addition, LCERF was one of three organizations to fund and award the first Lincoln Research Prize to Dr. Scott Haldeman at the August 2011 Florida Chiropractic Association convention in Orlando, Fla.
The Lincoln College Education & Research Fund was established after Lincoln Chiropractic College merged with National Chiropractic College in 1970. The assets from the Lincoln property were used to establish this education and research fund.
Over the years, LCERF has awarded more than 35 scholarships to chiropractic students and contributed over $245,000 to chiropractic education and research.
In order to maintain this level of giving, additional funds will be required. The LCERF board of trustees encourages all members of the chiropractic profession to consider discussing with their financial planner various ways to give to LCERF. With proper planning, a charitable gift can be a "win-win" for the individual chiropractor and the LCERF.
Source: Lincoln College Education & Research Fund
Continuing to impress the advertising and marketing world, The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (F4CP) has again been recognized by industry organizations for its excellence in educating consumers on the benefits of chiropractic, this time through social media, newsletters, and demonstrating thought leadership by promoting holistic well-being.
Dr. Louis Sportelli received the Lee-Homewood Chiropractic Heritage Award during the annual conference of the Association for the History of Chiropractic (AHC). During his nearly 60-year career, Dr. Sportelli has embodied the spirit of the award, given to “living individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the chiropractic profession.”
Presently there is no consensus on the best treatment for Achilles tendon rupture; and its management is still controversial. The treatment options are conservative treatment and surgical repair. With either treatment, be it conservative or surgical, Achilles tendon tears necessitate prolonged recovery and rehabilitative management.
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