Good News for National's AOM Programs
National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) has achieved a major milestone in the accreditation process for its acupuncture and Oriental medicine master's degree programs, each of which accepted its first students in the fall of 2006.
"We are pleased to receive this candidacy status designation from the ACAOM, and pledge to uphold our reputation for high standards of excellence in education for our acupuncture and Oriental medicine students," commented Dr. James Winterstein, NUHS president.
Reaching Their Goals With Chiropractic Care
Eric Frazier, a disabled Iraq War veteran, competes in grueling athletic events and depends on chiropractic care to help him perform at his best. Frazier and other disabled soldiers make up Team Semper Fi, which participates in competitions to help raise funds and awareness for our wounded. The team members compete against able-bodied athletes in various events, including their latest endeavor in August, a 24-hour triathlon consisting of a continuous swimming, biking and running relay.
Frazier and other team members credit chiropractic care for much of their success. "After any race, my upper body is in pain because I do it all with my hands and arms," said Frazier, Team Semper Fi's leading hand cyclist. "Following chiropractic care, I find that I perform better." Frazier joined the team after suffering a paralyzing injury to his spinal cord.
"With my injury and a prosthetic leg, my back is always in pain," added Dan Lasko, who lost his left leg below the knee in two improvised exploding device (IED) roadside explosions while in Afghanistan. "But when it comes to triathlons, chiropractic has helped out tremendously. I see my chiropractor before the event and a few days later. ... It just makes me a better athlete overall."
William Morgan, DC, is excited to help these brave veterans accomplish their goals. "I salute the brave fighters who have overcome so much to compete in these athletic events," said Dr. Morgan, staff chiropractor for the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., and an affiliate chiropractor at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C. "I can think of no greater honor than to provide care for those injured while in the service of their country."
The next challenge for Frazier, Lasko and other team members is the Marine Corps Marathon, which is scheduled to take place Oct. 26, 2008. To learn more about Team Semper Fi or to make a donation to the team, visit www.semperfifund.org.
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