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Industry Update
from Fall 2022
Chiropractor of the Year Dr. Brock Martin (left) with former Tennessee Chiropractic Association President Dr. R.J. Crawford
In Memoriam
Class of 1958 Michael P. Veglia, DC August 14, 2022
Class of 1965 Nicholas J. Driever, DC August 23, 2022 Class of 1978 James Napoli, DC September 7, 2022
Class of 1989 Gary J. Graziano, DC August 24, 2022
It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Joseph W. Howe, DC, DACBR, FICC, Fellow ACCR, who passed away October 21, 2022. Dr. Howe gave many years of service to Logan University, dating back to 2002 when he served as faculty in Logan’s Department of Radiology until 2019. His vast knowledge and expertise in diagnostic imaging led to the creation of the Joseph W. Howe Oration in Diagnostic Imaging, which has become an annual event that honors his contributions and achievements. With deep dedication to the education, research and practice of chiropractic radiology, Dr. Howe served as an incredible knowledge base, educator and mentor to many.
Dr. Joseph W. Howe
The Logan University community offers its deepest condolences to Melissa Warren, associate director of strategic performance, for the loss of her mother, Alice J. Moore, who passed away July 20, 2022; Kimberly Cerf, DC, instructor, whose father, Bob Cerf, passed away August 4, 2022; and Law Pickett, chief of security, for the loss of his grandmother, Ann Pickett, who passed away August 8, 2022.
ACA Engage 2023 Offers Cutting-Edge Education, Networking, Leadership Development Opportunities
The American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) annual conference and advocacy day on Capitol Hill, ACA Engage, will take place January 25-28, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Engage 2023 will offer a variety of education sessions (with continuing education credit available), as well as advocacy and leadership development opportunities, presentations from chiropractic thought leaders and other experts, and information on advances in chiropractic care. This event will bring together chiropractors, students and industry leaders from across the country to network, learn and advocate for pro-chiropractic issues and legislation. Featuring a full day of lobbying on Capitol Hill, Engage 2023 will also give attendees the opportunity to meet with their legislators and discuss important issues affecting the chiropractic profession. The full Engage 2023 schedule is now available, and registration is open. Visit ACAToday.org/Engage to learn more.
ACA continues to advocate for the Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act, which has bills in both the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 2654) and the U.S. Senate (S. 4042). This legislation would ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to all Medicare-covered services that DCs are licensed by their state to provide. The bills continue to build bipartisan support—H.R. 2654 had already gained 148 cosponsors by mid-September, and S. 4042 has five cosponsors. For more information, visit ACAToday.org/Medicare.
Dr. Michele Maiers ACA President
Industry Organizations Coordinate Educational Opportunities Continued from page 37
FICS Hosts 2022 Virtual Global Sports Chiropractic Symposium, ICSC Educational Seminars
It has been a long time since I have been this inspired by the benefits of chiropractic care. At The World Games held in Birmingham, Alabama, in July 2022, I was reminded of the power of chiropractic and its impact on health and performance. With athletes from 100 countries competing in 30 sports, this world-class event showcased human capabilities and revealed how vital chiropractic is to the sporting world. While not all events are this grand, the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic/Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) provides chiropractors for many sports around the globe, including water skiing, wakeboarding, tug of war and powerlifting championships.
On December 3, 2022, FICS is hosting its next Virtual Global Sports Chiropractic Symposium in partnership with Parker Seminars and featuring keynote speaker Dr. Stuart McGill, professor emeritus of the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada.
The FICS International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC) upper and lower extremity educational seminars are winding down for 2022; however, there is still time to jump into a class. FICS believes it is vital for our members to have opportunities to continue to learn and improve their understanding and skills to benefit their patients.
FICS leadership is currently working on goals for the organization’s next three-year strategic plan. We will continue to support chiropractic as a core service at all the world’s multisport athletic events, but we cannot do it without you. Every Logan faculty member and student is a member of FICS, which comes with a variety of benefits. Learn how you can become more involved in the exciting world of sports chiropractic today by visiting our website at FICS.sport.
Dr. Keith Overland FICS Secretary General WFC Showcases Importance of Chiropractic Education and Care Around the Globe
WORLD FEDERATION OF CHIROPRACTIC
The 11th World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Association of Chiropractic Colleges (ACC) Global Education Conference was held at Logan University November 2-5, 2022. With a theme of “Leveling Up: Creating Consistency in Chiropractic Education,” the WFC welcomed representatives from across its seven world regions, providing a unique opportunity to share best practices, network and learn from many keynote, plenary, workshop and educational research presenters.
The WFC recently announced that Sidney Rubinstein, DC, PhD, associate professor at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam has been appointed as the new chair of its Research Committee. He is a clinician-scientist who splits his time between working in private practice and conducting research at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Dr. Rubinstein replaces Christine Goertz, DC, PhD who stepped down from the committee after 10 years to focus on her role as professor of musculoskeletal research at the Duke Clinical Research Institute and as director of system development and coordination for spine health in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Duke University. In September, I had the honor of representing the chiropractic profession at the 37th Fédération Internationale de Médecine du Sport (FIMS) World Congress of Sports Medicine in Guadalajara, Mexico. By delivering two keynote addresses and convening a panel discussion, I enjoyed the opportunity to showcase the importance of chiropractic in elite sports before an audience of multiple national sports ministries. The WFC was also represented in Cape Town, South Africa, at the Chiropractic Association of South Africa and African Chiropractic Federation meetings and at the Universidad Central del Caribe in Puerto Rico, where I delivered an address at the 2022 White Coat Ceremony and took part in a Dr. Richard Brown WFC Secretary-General chiropractic student body event. Finally, I am eager to announce that the WFC has signed an agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) to become the donor organization for the creation of Benchmarks for Training in Chiropractic. We look forward to undertaking this two-year project, which commenced on August 1 and will involve drafting the benchmark document and comprehensive international consultation.
