Industry Update

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. 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.

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 ACA supports H.R. 2654 cosponsors. The

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text of the bill remains the same, and it continues to gather support. Thanks to the tireless advocacy of American Chiropractic Association (ACA) members and other supporters, H.R. 2654 has already gained 59 cosponsors as of June 1.

Support for the bill was significantly bolstered on May 6 when chiropractic advocates from across the country entered the halls of Congress virtually for ACA’s Advocacy Day. About 350 Doctors of Chiropractic and students attended 315 virtual meetings with members of the House, urging support for H.R. 2654 with data and anecdotes about patients who have benefited from chiropractic care.

Visit HR2654.org for FAQs and resources for practitioners and patients. Patient education handouts and posters can be printed on demand from the ACA Print Shop. Information is also available on HandsDownBetter.org, ACA’s consumer website.

FICS Hosts Athlete-Centric Symposium as Live Sporting Events Return

Last month, the International Federation of Sports Chiropractic/ Fédération Internationale de Chiropratique du Sport (FICS) hosted its first virtual symposium May 7-9, bringing together some of the world’s most renowned speakers in sports chiropractic and sports medicine.

The symposium theme, “The Athlete’s Journey,” showcased 20 speakers, including Mikaela Cojuangco Jaworski, a member of the International Olympic Committee’s Executive Board, who delivered the keynote address. Carla Stecco, MD spoke on fascia and pain, while one of the foremost experts in tendinopathy, Jill Cook, PhD, shared her recent lower limb tendinopathy research. Logan University sponsored Kelley Humphries, DC, MS, EMT-P, CSCS, ICCSP, CCSP, who spoke on treatment considerations for the para athlete.

FICS is now preparing for the return of live international sporting events. To assist doctors interested in participating as sports chiropractors at games, FICS offers educational programs and postdoctoral recognition for the International Certificate in Sports Chiropractic (ICSC). FICS and Logan University are currently working on a partnership for continuing education credit recognition for doctors taking the ICSC modules.

Additionally, Logan University and FICS are teaming up with the Alabama Chiropractic Association to offer the ICSC course this fall. This certification is necessary to prepare chiropractors who want to work at sporting events surrounding the upcoming 2022 World Games, which is to be held in and around Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Keith Overland FICS Secretary General WFC Prepares for Virtual 16th Biennial Congress

For the first time in its history, the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) board has elected an African delegate to its executive committee. Dr. Kendrah da Silva, who also serves as president of the Chiropractic Association of South Africa, was elected as WFC vice president in May and will join Dr. Carlos Ayres (Peru), Dr. Kei Takeyachi (Japan), Dr. Vivian Kil (Netherlands) and Secretary-General Dr. Richard Brown on the committee.

Preparations are currently being made for WFC’s 16th Biennial Congress, which is being held virtually this year due to the COVID19 pandemic. With the theme “Chiropractic for A New Normal,” this online event features more than 60 speakers covering a range of topics relevant to chiropractic. It includes inspiring keynote addresses, stimulating panel discussions, in-depth workshops and groundbreaking research. For more information, visit wfccongress.org.

The theme of this year’s World Spine Day on October 16 is “Back2Back.” World Spine Day highlights the burden of spinal pain and disability throughout the world and advocates for effective, evidencebased and accessible spine care. As usual, the WFC will be running a World Spine Day competition and looks forward to receiving an entry from Logan University.

The WFC has multiple communication channels to help the profession stay up to date with chiropractic activities around the world. In addition to its website (wfc.org) and social media channels (Facebook and Twitter) is the WFC mobile app and the World of Chiropractic podcast series. The WFC newsletter, Quarterly World Report, is free to download and is published in January, April, July and October.

The WFC acknowledges Logan University as its premier corporate partner and thanks Dr. Clay McDonald and members of the board for their ongoing support.

WORLD FEDERATION OF CHIROPRACTIC

Dr. Carlos Ayres WFC President