Symposium 2021

Thanks to more than 400 attendees, 16 sponsors and 40 exhibitors, Logan University hosted another successful Symposium September 16-19 on campus and at the Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark.

The event featured presentations from 23 chiropractic and health care experts who addressed topics ranging from chiropractic care for adolescents and pregnant patients, microbiome in gut health, cybersecurity, and preventing medical errors during a pandemic. New this year, the President’s Roundtable Discussion with Clay McDonald, DC (’82), MBA, JD and John Scaringe, DC, EdD focused on the future of the chiropractic profession and educating the next generation of Doctors of Chiropractic.

Christine Goertz, DC, PhD was named this year’s recipient of the Dr. Beatrice B. Hagen Award for her work advancing chiropractic through the Spine Institute for Quality (Spine IQ), which she founded with the goal of defining quality, demonstrating value and building trust among those concerned with spine care. Additionally, Richard M. Bruns, DC (’80), FICC, Norman W. Kettner, DC (‘80), DACBR, FICC, and William D. Purser, DC (‘53) were announced as the inaugural recipients of the Spirit of Logan Distinguished Alumni Award, which represents the highest distinction bestowed upon alumni for their accomplishments and for making a significant, lasting difference to Logan.

The next Symposium will be held April 13-16, 2023, at St. Louis Union Station and Logan University.