SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA - Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic recently received the Newcomer Award from the United Way, given to companies or organizations that in the last year have instituted an employee giving campaign. Twelve other organizations also received the award from the foundation's Spartanburg chapter.
Sherman participates in the United Way at Work program; offers free spinal screenings at United Way health fairs; and hosted both a school supply drive and canned food drive last fall. As part of the drive, patients received discounted or complimentary visits in exchange for donations. Friends of the college donated over 3,000 cans of food during the drive.
"The generosity of our patients and college community has really shown during these events," said Sherman Director of Community Relations Linda Price. She also remarked, "Our partnership with the United Way has been a wonderful experience."
Dr. Dorothy Louise Darst Peaslee, of Fairfield, Iowa, passed away Dec. 15, 2002. She was 94.
Dr. Peaslee was born May 4, 1908, in Hancock County, Illinois. She attended schools in Abingdon, Ill., and graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, in 1931. The following year she married Frank Peaslee, and together they opened a chiropractic practice in Pekin, Ill., which remained active for 43 years. Upon retirement, she and her husband, who passed away in 1986, returned to Fairfield.
Dr. Peaslee was a member of the Palmer College Alumni Association, the International Chiropractic Auxiliary Association and Sigma Phi Chi Sorority. She is survived by her son, Roland Peaslee, four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Life Chiropractic College West has filled two important positions on its board of regents and faculty.
Janet Willis, MBA, recently joined the board with a background in business leadership. She has served as the senior director of operations at MCI Systemhouse, Inc., in Alpharetta, Georgia since 1998, and has experience in human resources, finance, recruiting and delivery. She received her MBA from St. Louis University following a bachelor's degree in business administration at Elmhurst College in Illinois.
Scott Donaldson, DC, is now dean of Life West's Health Center. As director, Dr. Donaldson will manage the faculty doctors and administrative managers, and oversee the center's day-to-day activities. He has worked at the university since 1993 as a professor; chair of the department of technique and analysis; and most recently, as associate dean of the Health Center. Dr. Donaldson has taught classes in palpation; spinal anatomy; X-ray positioning; diversified technique; public health; and office procedures. He also was a chiropractic assistant for two years prior to opening a practice in Walnut Creek, California, in 1991. He has a bachelor's degree in human biology and a doctor of chiropractic degree from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic.
The Journal of the American Medical Association, Archives of Internal Medicine and several other Archives journals are planning to publish theme issues on the topic of pain management in November 2003.
Manuscripts to be considered should involve original research, including randomized clinical trials; systematic reviews; observational research; special communications; and scholarly commentaries on pain management. Translational studies and basic science that provides insight to pain mechanisms and treatment will also be considered. Suggested topics include complementary and alternative therapies, manipulation and rehabilitation.
Manuscripts must be submitted by June 1 to be considered; authors are encouraged to submit studies by May 1 for the best chance of acceptance, however. Authors can consult the "Instructions for Authors" guidelines at respective journal Web sites.
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?
