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Claire Johnson, DC, MSEd, PhD

Dr. Claire Johnson is a professor at National University of Health Sciences and editor in chief of JMPT, the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine and the Journal of Chiropractic Humanities. She also serves as the communications chair for the American Public Health Association (APHA) Chiropractic Health Care (CHC) section. 

Previous Articles

Why Chiropractors Should Care If Their Patients Smoke or Use Tobacco
September 1, 2023 (Vol. 41, Issue 09)
From "Illegitimate" to Integrated: How a Judge's Decision Changed It All
September 1, 2017 (Vol. 35, Issue 09)
Chiropractic as a Profession: Altruism and Public Health Make Good Partners
November 4, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 23)
Chiropractic and Health Care Reform: An Uncertain Future or an Opportunity?
March 26, 2012 (Vol. 30, Issue 07)
Are You Ready to Take the Public Health Challenge?
July 1, 2011 (Vol. 29, Issue 14)
Use the National Health Observances Calendar to Promote Health for Your Patients and Practice
September 23, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 20)
Chiropractic and Public Health: Understanding and Influencing the Determinants of Health
May 6, 2010 (Vol. 28, Issue 10)
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