Parker University Launches New Open-Access Research Journal for Chiropractic
Submissions are now being accepted for the Journal of Contemporary Chiropractic, subsidized by Parker University in an open-access format that allows for a smooth publication process and free access to readers.
"I am pleased to announce a new journal serving chiropractic and integrative health professions," said Dana Lawrence, DC, MMedEd, MA, associate provost of education and research – and now editor of the new journal. "Our Journal provides high-quality, scientific and educational research and information that will help enhance the practice and delivery of integrative health care."
To submit a paper to the journal, visit journal.parker.edu and complete registration (first-time site visitors). For questions regarding submissions, contact Dr. Lawrence at dlawrence@parker.edu. Additional information regarding the journal and the submission process is also available online.
Western States, Cleveland-KC Name New Deans of Chiropractic Colleges
Kathleen Galligan, DC, has been named new dean of the University of Western States College of Chiropractic. Dr. Galligan has practiced in Oregon since 1982, most recently owning / operating a clinic that served as a UWS preceptorship program site, providing in-the-field training to 12th quarter DC students.
"Dr. Galligan brings exceptional expertise to University of Western States," said UWS President Dr. Joseph Brimhall. "She has decades of professional practice experience combined with extensive involvement in professional licensing, regulation and accreditation. Dr. Galligan's service as site team evaluator, commissioner, councilor and former chair of the Council on Chiropractic Education has positioned her to ensure that the UWS chiropractic degree curriculum continues to develop and excel as the preeminent evidence-informed chiropractic program anywhere."
Like Western States, Cleveland University-Kansas City also recently named a new dean of its chiropractic college: Jon Wilson, DC. Dr. Wilson, a Cleveland-KC graduate, joined the College of Chiropractic in 2011, serving as assistant dean of chiropractic education and most recently, interim dean of the college.
"It is an honor to be a part of the CUKC community," Dr. Wilson said. "We have an amazing group of dedicated administrators, inspired faculty, and compassionate and driven students. I look forward to continuing to support all the members of the community, and to build on the rich tradition of the chiropractic program. Our students are the future of our profession, and the work we do daily, as a group, builds the foundation for their success."
Sherman College Goes Tobacco-Free
Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, S.C., has adopted a tobacco-free environment as part of a program to improve health outcomes in Spartanburg County. The college's student and employee handbooks now ban the use of any tobacco product, including smokeless tobacco products and "e-cigarettes," on campus.
"As a graduate institution focused on health, Sherman College of Chiropractic has a responsibility to lead the way toward a healthier college community and a healthier Spartanburg," said Dr. Edwin Cordero, Sherman president. "We found that our policies needed to be in line with our philosophy of health – that we needed to do even more to provide a healthy and safe working environment for our students, faculty, staff and visitors."
Life University Wins 11 Awards
The marketing department at Life University took home 11 awards at the 33rd Annual Educational Advertising Awards, sponsored by Higher Education Marketing Report. The department received three gold, two silver and two bronze awards, plus four merit awards for a variety of print, video and digital media advertising campaigns. This year's awards competition featured more than 2,250 entries from over 1,000 colleges, universities and secondary schools.
Erratum
Our June issue featured a news brief detailing Sherman College's official response to the American Chiropractic Association's (ACA) "Choosing Wisely" recommendations. In that brief, we referenced several other organizations that have responded to the recommendations in a similar fashion, including Palmer College of Chiropractic and the International Chiropractors Association (ICA). However, in our print edition, we erroneously referred to Palmer-West, not Palmer College of Chiropractic, as one of the responding organizations. We apologize for this oversight (which was corrected in both the digital and online versions of the article) and any confusion it may have caused.
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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?
