This past summer, Dr. Davis spent a month in San Jose meeting with health care professionals to enlist support for opening such a clinic. He met with people from the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA), from whom he has secured four clinic locations in San Jose.
"I would like to see health care professionals coming to Costa Rica willing to divide their vacation time with volunteering in the clinic," explained Dr. Davis. He hopes to open the first clinic by May or June of 2002.
Chiropractic in Ghana
The opening of a chiropractic clinic usually doesn't land a spot in the local newspaper, but when James Bush Jr.,DC, opened a clinic in Accra, Ghana, Africa, he was interviewed by the Accra Mail. (Ghana, to save you a trip to the World Atlas, is on the west coast of Africa, tucked between the Ivory Coast and Togo; Accra, the capital, is situated on the Atlantic coast.)
The Accra Mail reporter, A.R. Alhassan, had to explain chiropractic to Mail readers. "It was discovered by curious man," Alhassan noted, "that disease conditions can be imputed to the imbalance in the nervous system, which can be remedied through the manipulation of the spinal column. This is called chiropractic, a science which has been perfected in the U.S."
The reporter witnessed the palpating skills of Dr. Bush, noting the expressions of gratitude from the patient.
"When she turned to chiropractic, she found the relief she longed for," observed the reporter.
Dr. Bush, a Life graduate, hopes to work with hospitals in Accra.
Dr. Fitzgerald, Only DC Named to Guideline Team
Preston Fitzgerald Sr.,DC, president and CEO of the National Board of Forensic Chiropractors, Manning, SC, has joined 80 distinguished professionals in occupational health and medicine as the only chiropractic member of the review team for the Official Disability Guidelines (ODG).
The ODG says it "provides return-to-work duration guidelines and benchmarking elements based on over three million cases from the CDC and OSHA within the ODG database." The 7th annual edition of the ODG purports to be "the most direct form of evidence that can be offered in court under the newly revised federal rules of evidence."
Included in the ODG 2002 are chiropractic guidelines, which show the "frequency and duration of chiropractic visits for relevant diagnoses."
For more information, go to: www.disabilitydurations.com.
Ground-Zero Chiropractic
DCs Phill Nadler of the Bronx, NY and his daughter, Denise of Stamford, CT, have spent two days a week for the past three months providing chiropractic care to workers at Ground Zero in New York City.
"We have enjoyed every moment of our service," noted the elder. "I am honored and pleased to have participated, and by the reception I have been accorded," he added.
CMCC Reaccredited for Maximum Seven Years
The Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) has been confirmed by the Council on Chiropractic Education's Commission on Accreditation for the maximum period of seven years.
"We are very satisfied with this outcome," noted Dr. Jean Moss, president of CMCC. "It points not only to a stable and healthy future, but acknowledges the hard work and tremendous successes the college has enjoyed in recent years."
CMCC Board Member Appointed to Order of Canada
Adrienne Clarkson, Canada's governor general, bestowed the Order of Canada on Dr. Laurent Isabelle, a member of the board of governors of the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC). Established in 1967, the Order of Canada is presented for "outstanding achievement and service in various fields of human endeavor," and upon the recommendation of an advisory council.
"All of us at the college are very happy for Laurent. This is recognition he strongly deserves," said Jean Moss,DC, president of CMCC. Dr. Moss called Dr. Isabelle a "tireless advocate on behalf of education, chiropractic and CMCC."
Dr. Isabelle has served CMCC since 1991. He is a former president of Algonquin College and director of the University of Ottawa Guidance Centre. Dr. Isabelle is known for his volunteer work with local hospitals. He has throughout his career defended the rights of francophones, particularly in matters of education. He is a founding member of the Conseil d'Education Franco-Ontarienne, and affiliated with the Association Canadienne-Franaise de l'Ontario, and the Fondation Richelieu Internationale.
"Dr. Phil" Addresses Parker Commencement
Phil McGraw,PhD, a bestselling self-help author on "life strategies," addressed the 49th commencement exercises at Parker College. Dr. Phil, as he is popularly known as the perennial Tuesday guest on the Oprah Winfrey show, emphasized the importance of mapping a plan and setting a goal, and then taking steps to achieve the goal.
After his address, Phil was presented with an honorary doctorate of humanities by Parker College President Dr. Fabrizio Mancini.
Dr. Phil has more than 20 years experience in the field of psychology, and is the co-founder of Courtroom Science, Inc., a litigation-consulting firm. He also trains thousands of people in "life skills."
DC Moderator Lands Column in Local Paper
Dr. William Carbary, one of 15 dedicated volunteer moderators for ChiroWeb's "Ask a DC" forum (www.chiroweb.com/find/ask.html), also maintains a weekly column with the Arkansas Times - "Ask the Doc." For the Times, Dr. Carbary answers questions similar to those he answers on line for ChiroWeb.
"I like to help people," explained Dr. Carbary. "That's the bottom line. My work with people, as a moderator and as a columnist, is completely people-driven. Of course, I also make a living at it, but I take my responsibility seriously. I'm proud to be a chiropractor."
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