Oklahoma has some of the highest death rates in the U.S. from heart disease, stroke, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and injuries, ranking 11.3% above the national average for age-adjusted death rates. Many of these deaths are thought to be due to a lack of preventive health care.
Part one of the wellness campaign will consist of an educational lecture on decreasing the risk of death through lifestyle changes, diet and regular check-ups. The lecture will include handouts and a question-and-answer session. Part two will include blood pressure tests, stroke and colorectal cancer screening, and blood exams, which will scan for the presence of cholesterol, triglycerides, and homocysteine, among other risks to the cardiovascular system.
Both parts of the campaign will be held primarily in churches, high school gymnasiums, senior citizens centers and other locations. Those interested in taking part in the OWC program are invited to contact the Joint Chiropractic Associations of Oklahoma at 918-747-4899.
Naval Hospital Chiropractic Center Turns Five Years Old
CAMP PENDLETON, CA - August 10, 2000 marked the five-year anniversary of the Chiropractic Division of Sports Medicine at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton. The facility was created in 1995 as part of the Chiropractic Health Care Demonstration Program (CHCDP).
The hospital, located in San Diego County, was the initial test site for chiropractic services for the U.S. Navy. It receives over 100 new consults monthly from medical doctors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and independent duty corpsmen. Its staff consists of Scott R. Gilford,DC, and Jeffery Schneider,DC, who have provided over 35,000 treatments at the camp's marine base.
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