Longtime CMCC President Dr. Jean Moss to Retire
Dr. Jean Moss, who graduated from Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in 1971 and assumed the presidency in 1990, will step down from her position effective June 30, 2014. The CMCC Board of Directors made the announcement in late September 2013.
"It is a bittersweet milestone. Jean leaves an extraordinary legacy of innovation and success, and very large shoes to fill," said Dr. Mark Symchych, chair of the CMCC Board of Governors.
We conducted an extensive interview with Dr. Moss following her retirement announcement; look for a feature article that includes excerpts from that interview in an upcoming issue.
Logan: The "Official Chiropractic College" of the St. Louis Rams
With the National Football League season in full swing comes the announcement that Logan University and the St. Louis Rams recently entered into a three-year partnership that names Logan's College of Chiropractic the "official chiropractic college" of the NFL team. According to the announcement, Logan is the only chiropractic college in the U.S. to have such an agreement in place.
"The St. Louis Rams are proud to partner with Logan University, one of the nation's leaders in chiropractic education," said Bob Reif, executive vice president of the St. Louis Rams. "Chiropractic treatments are essential to the health and wellness of our Rams players, and Logan alumnus, Dr. Mike Murphy, has been treating our world-class athletes for several years. With this partnership, we are pleased to deepen our relationship with one of the most prestigious schools in chiropractic education."
All 32 National Football League teams now provide their players with chiropractic services. For more information, visit the website of the Professional Football Chiropractic Society.
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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