National, Western States Forge CE Partnership
National University of Health Sciences and the University of Western States recently announced a unique partnership whereby the two schools will combine resources to expand the continuing-education opportunities they provide to the profession. The collaboration will feature a shared calendar of events including online courses and new live / prerecorded webinars, and National will provide appropriate CE licensing for all coursework offered.
New York Chiropractic College recently named Dr. Anne E. Killen vice president of academic affairs and Dr. J. Todd Knudsen vice president of institutional advancement and special projects. Both appointments take effect Sept. 1, 2017.
Dr. Killen, who succeeds new NYCC president Dr. Michael Mestan, assumes the position following service as associate vice president, Center for Professional Studies, at Keuka College in Keuka Park, New York; while Dr. Knudsen, the former vice chair of the Association of Chiropractic Colleges and current member of the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) Site Team Academy, replaces Dr. Dave Odiorne, who recently retired from the position.
Core Products Acquires Swede-O
Core Products International, Inc., recently announced the acquisition of Swede-O. Core Products will continue the Swede-O brand of rehabilitative braces and North Branch, Minn., operations.
"We have great respect for the quality and history of the Swede-O product line," said Philip Mattison, Core Products president and founder. "Here at Core we are looking forward to leveraging our innovative capabilities, lean manufacturing processes, and marketing expertise to grow the Swede-O brand."
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?
