The Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research (PCCR), in celebration of its 20th anniversary, has announced it is spearheading a fund-raising campaign to support chiropractic research. According to Dr. Christine Goertz, vice chancellor for research & health policy at Palmer College, "We are hoping to raise $400K a year for chiropractic research by asking 20,000 DCs to contribute $20 (per year) towards our research efforts."
The PCCR will utilize the funds for key research efforts such as the following:
For general information about the "20 for 20 in 20" initiative, click here and watch this video featuring Dr. Goertz and some of your chiropractic colleagues who have already pledged support for the campaign.
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