Noted Female Firefighter Becomes Chiropractic Student
Linda Honeycutt, who in 1975 broke the gender barrier by becoming the first female firefighter/paramedic in Texas (and first in any major city in the U.S.), has enrolled at Texas Chiropractic College.
Now a retired firefighter and former captain of the City of Houston Fire Department, Honeycutt spoke of her career change in a television news interview broadcast on the local Fox affiliate: "If you've lost your passion or desire to perform and to do an outstanding job, then it is time to make a change."
Linda noted that her more than 20 years in fire services has contributed to her desire to focus more on preventing illness and injury, rather than attempting to treat people who are already injured or in emergency situations. "It is imperative that we learn to counterbalance this stressful pace of living with a philosophy toward preventative medicine," she said.
Life Will Open New Marietta Clinic
The historic building which will house Life's new out-patient clinic.
Life College will open a new public out-patient clinic in downtown Marietta, Georgia this spring in a three-story brick structure that from 1900 to 1966 was the historic location of the city's First Methodist Church. According to Bob Snelson, assistant to Life President Dr. Sid Williams and coordinator of the college's various building projects, the new clinic will provide Life student clinicians with 43 new adjusting rooms along with a full complement of examining rooms, x-ray rooms and other diagnostic facilities. The location also features a lighted electronic sign that will provide messages promoting community events and Life College happenings.
Northwestern Clinical Internship Program Flourishes
The Clinical Based Internship (CBI) program at Northwestern College of Chiropractic (NWCC) continues to grow as it approaches its fourth anniversary. The program is designed to prepare students for chiropractic practice by providing a mentorship-style, realistic environment that allows students to practice their chiropractic clinical skills, but also presents the pressures and constraints of a typical chiropractic practice. Since its inception in 1993, the CBI program has grown from a three percent participation of the ninth trimester class to a 64 percent participation of the summer ninth trimester class in 1996, and now includes 89 faculty members from the field in 83 different sites.
"Working with a mentor directly in a private practice, you get to see chiropractors in a real-world setting," says Michael Porter, MS, director of community-based education at NWCC. "The students and their mentors work very closely together. They see how the doctor manages patient care, business, insurance, and staff."
Life Basketball Ranked #1 in NAIA
Life College's Running Eagles basketball team received 19 of 20 first place votes to gain the top ranking among schools competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Life took the top spot in the February 4th poll from Oklahoma Baptist, which lost to Phillips Oklahoma 87-68.
The Running Eagles had been ranked number two for four consecutive weeks prior to this poll. The college has risen as high as number two in each of the last three seasons. The past two years, Life entered the NAIA Tournament as the second seeded team, but they were upset in the first and second rounds of the tournament.
The Running Eagles also continue to hold the country's longest current home winning streak at 64 games. Life has not lost a home game since November 1993. This year's team is 14-0 at home and is currently on a 13-game winning streak.
Palmer West Hockey is Tops in the West
Palmer West's Hockey Team, the Pride, is off to a perfect start, including wins over UC Berkeley and Washington State University.
The Pride, the ice hockey team of Palmer College of Chiropractic West, is the newest member of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA). The team has been admitted to the Western division of the American College Hockey Association (ACHA).
At press time, the Pride has skated to a 9-0 start, including wins over UC Berkeley, San Diego State University, San Jose State University, University of the Pacific (UOP), and Washington State University. The 7-5 victory over Berkeley came in the championship game of the inaugural Gold Rush tournament; in that tournament, Palmer West also defeated UOP 5-2.
CNN "Headline News" Interviews Sports Chiropractor
Daniel Batchelor, DC.On February 25th, Daniel Batchelor, DC, of Roswell, Georgia was interviewed on CNN's "Headline News." As the number one ranked mountain bike/biathlete in Atlanta, a consultant for several fitness magazines, and the winner of over 300 roadraces, Dr. Batchelor spoke about the fact that he "practices what he preaches" in his chiropractic treatment of athletes and other patients. The network filmed him in his treatment room treating various patients. The interview is airing this month.
Canadian Professional Coaches Honor Chiropractor
J.P. Pawliw-Fry, DC.Coaches Report, the publication of the Canadian Professional Coaches Association, honored J.P. Pawliw-Fry, DC, for his role in treating Canada's Olympic Beach Volleyball players.
Head coach Hernan Humana, MA, ChPC, noted in a letter: "I cannot stress enough the pivotal character of J.P. in the performance of our team. He was an inspiration to us all."
Dr. Williams is "Mr. Cobb County"
Dr. Sid Williams (center) with his wife, Dr. Nell Williams, and Judge Kenneth Nix, Life trustee and senior vice president for student affairs.
Life founder/president, Sid Williams, DC, has been named "Mr. Cobb County" by the Georgia Chapter of the Loyal Order of Moose during its annual banquet. Among the obvious achievements of founding and expanding the college, Dr. Williams was commended for his commitment to the local community, reflected in the charity events he helps to organize, such as the annual Run for Life Road Races, the Holiday Lights of Life, and the Life Foundation, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization.
DC Speaks at Annual Int'l Aircraft Cabin Safety Symposium
For the first time in the 14-year history of the annual International Aircraft Cabin Safety symposium, a chiropractor, Dr. Andy Pieren, was invited to present a paper. He presented "Occupational Health Factors of Flight Attendants" to over 320 representatives of airlines, unions, aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, and government agencies. The event is organized each year by the Southern California Safety Institute (SCSI), an independent corporation which develops, designs, and delivers aviation safety training courses to clients throughout the world. This year's four-day symposium featured a team of multidisciplinary presenters, and a subsequent audience forum.
GPA Requirement Raised
Effective September 1998, the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE) will increase the prerequisite grade point average for students entering accredited chiropractic programs and institutions from 2.25 to 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. This revision of the CCE Standards for Chiropractic Programs and Institutions was approved by the CCE Board of Directors on January 18 during the annual meeting.
Nat'l Board Initiates Student Assistance Program
The board of directors for the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) has created an international program to provide a means for each chiropractic college to financially assist one of its students each time the NBCE administers its spring and fall national exams. The NBCE will waive one-time exam application fees for a selected student from each college whose students are eligible to take NBCE Parts I, II, III, and/or Physiotherapy exams. A school's criteria for program recipients and the selected individuals themselves will be determined by the respective college presidents.
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