Dr. Frank Nicchi Receives Award at ACC-RAC
Dr. Frank Nicchi, longtime New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) president and a member of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges Board of Directors for 15 years, including service as president (2009-2011), was honored by the ACC with an award for "exemplary leadership, commitment, enterprise and service" to the organization at the annual ACC-Research Agenda Conference (RAC) in March.
"This award is given by the ACC only on occasion where an individual has provided service and leadership 'above and beyond,'" said Brian J. McAulay, DC, PhD, president of Parker University and immediate past president of the ACC. He added: "Dr. Nicchi's leadership within the ACC over the past decade has been exemplary; he provided clear direction and a strong strategic approach to the organization, moving the ACC's agenda forward in a most inclusive and productive manner."
Sherman College Expands International Influence
Sherman College of Chiropractic is finalizing an articulation agreement with the Universidad de Iberoamerica (UNIBE) in San José, Costa Rica, that Sherman says is "designed to enhance the academic and scientific interchange between the two colleges."
"We look forward to the collaborative work ahead, as well as sharing chiropractic with colleagues across the globe," said Sherman President Edwin Cordero, DC, who visited UNIBE in January with board members and an administrative team. During the visit, Dr. Cordero signed the cooperative agreement with UNIBE President Dr. Emma Grace Hernandez.
"Sherman College is excited to welcome students who are looking to join a health care career that will allow them to bring principled chiropractic care to their communities and make a difference in the lives of others," Dr. Cordero added.
The Sherman team also visited Puerto Rico recently; last year, the college signed admission agreements with the Universidad Central de Bayamón (UCB) and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico (PUCPR).
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?
