ChiroACCESS: A Chiropractic Research and News Resource

Dogs to the Rescue

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Dogs have a great capacity to assist humans and have historically played many roles in their synergistic relationship with us. There are a reported 78 million dogs in the United States and 40% of U.S. households have at least one dog, so their impact on our lives should not be underestimated.

Chiropractic Profession Honored to Serve Veterans This Memorial Day

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This Memorial Day, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) honors those who have served our nation by reaffirming its commitment to increase access for veterans and active-duty military members to the services provided by doctors of chiropractic.

NYCC and University of Rochester Medical in Pain Education Collaboration

Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An unusually broad collaboration of health professionals from the greater Rochester area has been selected by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to help lead the nation’s assault on pain.

Diagnostic Imaging Case Report: A 52-year-old female reports neck stiffness

Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

A 52-year-old female reports neck stiffness of three weeks duration. No history of trauma was reported. The patient’s past medical history and physical examination were relatively unremarkable.

Congressional Committee Calls Chiropractic "Key Benefit" Within DoD Health Care System, Urges Pay Equity System

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Members of the House Armed Services Committee have approved the inclusion of a strong, pro-chiropractic directive in their official committee report accompanying the FY 2013 National Defense Authorization Act.

Alcohol & Colorectal Cancer: Increased Risk or Prevention?

Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Early research suggested there was a modest positive relationship between alcohol consumption and the risk of colorectal cancers. A recent study indicates alcohol can indeed pose an increased risk, but may also be preventive dependent upon the amount consumed.

May is National Military Appreciation Month: Palmer College of Chiropractic Serves U.S. Military Personnel and Veterans Through Yellow Ribbon Tuition Assistance and Complimentary Care in the Palmer Clinics

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

May is National Military Appreciation Month, and Palmer College of Chiropractic is proud to serve our nation’s military personnel and veterans through the Yellow Ribbon tuition assistance program and by providing complimentary care in the Palmer Chiropractic Clinics to active-duty military personnel and their families, as well as disabled veterans.

NBCE Seats Board and Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) held its annual meeting on April 30-May 5, 2012, in San Antonio, Texas. The first half of the week was spent in the semi-annual review of goals and new initiatives with the board and management team reporting on recent progress.

Palmer College Produces New Videos On The Demand for Chiropractic Care and Palmer’s Leadership in Chiropractic Research

Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Palmer College produces new videos on the demand for chiropractic care and Palmer’s leadership in chiropractic research.

Dana Madigan of NUHS is First DC Student to be Awarded The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship

Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

National University of Health Sciences student, Dana Madigan, is the first student in a chiropractic program to be awarded The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship.

Hypertension Diagnosis Update

Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Taking bilateral blood pressure readings is an important part of the routine chiropractic examination could give an indication of several potentially serious conditions.

Dr. Michael Simone Elected Chairman of the American Chiropractic Association

Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) today announced that Michael Simone, DC, CCSP, FICC, of Dacono, Colo. was elected Chairman of the Board of Governors (BOG).

National University to Open $1.9 Million Florida Clinic

Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) announced that it will open the doors to a new integrative health care clinic in Pinellas Park, Florida, on September 1, 2012.

ACA Mourns Loss of Board Chairman Dr. Robert Mastronardi

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) mourns the loss of its Chairman of the Board of Governors (BOG) Robert Mastronardi, DC, 60, who passed away yesterday following a battle with cancer.

ACA Commends American College of Physicians' Support of Cheaper, High-Value Treatments

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) commends a new effort by the American College of Physicians (ACP) to steer patients with back pain, as well as their doctors, to chiropractic and other low-cost, "high value" treatments before opting for more expensive choices such as surgery.

Palmer College Florida Campus dedicates Standard Process Student Center

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Florida Campus of Palmer College of Chiropractic has expanded once again. The College hosted a ceremony to dedicate its newly constructed student center building as part of the Florida Campus’ annual Homecoming event on Friday, March 2.

ACA Supports WCCS Americas Regional Event

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) proudly announces that it is a sponsor of the first annual World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) Americas Regional event, May 3-6, at Life Chiropractic College West in Hayward, Calif.

NBCE Announces Computerization of the Acupuncture Examination

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) announced today that the Acupuncture examination has been transitioned from the tradition pencil and paper administration to a computer-based (CB) exam.

Logan's Dr. Boyd Bradshaw Nominated as President-Elect of The National Association for College Admission Counseling

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Dr. Boyd A. Bradshaw, vice president of enrollment management at Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs, has been formally nominated as a president-elect candidate for the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) board of directors.

Dr. Angela McCall Named Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Logan College of Chiropractic/University Programs President George A. Goodman, DC, FICC, has announced the promotion of Angela Reeves McCall, PhD, to associate vice president of academic affairs.