Devin Woods, who received the 2021 Harvey Lillard Scholarship in Professional Advancement from the American Black Chiropractic Association for her work in bringing exposure to chiropractic in underserved communities and recruitment of black students into the chiropractic profession.
In Memoriam It is with great sadness that we mourn the loss of Zachary Whittaker, who passed away February 6, 2021. Zachary was taking classes at Logan in preparation for entry into dental school.
Alumni Notes Congratulations to … Class of 2000 Rodney Williams, DC, FICC, former Logan University Trustee, who received the American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) Chiropractor of the Year Award during the ABCA National Convention in June.
In Memoriam Class of 1959 Gerald “Jerry” Newman, DC June 1, 2021 Class of 1962 Ronald Jay Pollock, DC March 21, 2021 Class of 1975 Kenneth Reiser, DC February 27, 2021 Class of 1977 Peter Walter Andree, DC May 7, 2021 Class of 1979 Stephen LeMaster, DC February 24, 2021 Class of 1983 Norman Gerard Roy, DC June 5, 2021 Class of 2003 Cary Behm, DC May 1, 2021
Multiple Logan Degrees Receive High Rankings Logan University has been awarded top ranking status for multiple degree programs by Intelligent.com, including: Master of Science in Health Informatics Ranked #9 as Best Master’s in Health Informatics Degree Programs for 2021 and recognized as most affordable. Master of Science in Sports Science & Rehabilitation Ranked #16 as Best Online Master’s in Sports Medicine Degree Programs. Logan earned a nod specifically as Best Academic Health Setting. Master of Science in Nutrition & Human Performance Ranked #6 as Best Nutrition Degree Program and recognized as Best Health Sciences University.
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Chiropractic Organizations Find Success Through Activism, Events ACA Continues Fight to Modernize Medicare’s Chiropractic Coverage
The U.S House of Representatives reintroduced The Chiropractic Medicare Coverage Modernization Act (H.R. 2654) in the 117th Congress April 19. The bill would increase Medicare coverage of chiropractic services provided by Doctors Dr. Michele Maiers of Chiropractic to the ACA President full extent of their state licensure. This would ensure seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries have access to all Medicare-covered services that DCs are licensed to provide, which represents a broad-based, nondrug approach to pain management. Originally introduced in 2019, this bipartisan legislation gained traction in the last congressional session, picking up over 90 cosponsors. The ACA supports H.R. 2654 Continued on page 38
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