Retirement can be an exciting but challenging time in the life of a doctor of chiropractic. There are so many considerations and steps that go into retirement; it can seem overwhelming. The ACA Blog reached out to retired and retiring...
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Time to ‘Resume’ Pursuit of Your NCHM Proclamation
Have you started on your National Chiropractic Health Month 2023 proclamation yet? The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) encourages everyone who would like to obtain a state or local proclamation in time for October to start the process soon. With the...
Parker President Joins Researcher Undersea for 24-Hour Adventure
On March 31, William Morgan, DC, president of Parker University, entered the waters near Key Largo, Fla., to spend 24 hours in an undersea habitat with his friend, Joe Dituri, PhD, a legend in the world of deep-sea diving and...
Survey Sheds Light on How Chiropractors Adapted During Pandemic
“Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.”- Izaak Walton. As a profession, we understand the importance and role we play in many avenues of health care. But sometimes those roles are challenged and perhaps a little less...
Researcher of the Year Dr. Martha Funabashi on Life-long Learning
Martha Funabashi, PhD, was named the American Chiropractic Association Researcher of the Year at ACA Engage 2023 in January. Her career has led her from an undergraduate degree in physical therapy to her current role as a clinical research scientist...
In Memoriam: Wilk v. AMA Attorney George McAndrews
One of the central and most dynamic figures of the chiropractic profession’s legal battle for legitimacy, attorney George P. McAndrews, 87, passed away Friday, April 7. McAndrews successfully represented the chiropractic plaintiffs in the historic Wilk v. AMA lawsuit, which...
Exploring the Ethics of Everyday Patient Interactions
In a two-part webinar on Learn ACA titled “Ethics and Evidence-based Medicine in Integrative Healthcare,” Charles Simpson, DC, DABCO discusses the intersection of ethics and evidence and explores the ethical considerations that exist in everyday healthcare practice, with an emphasis...
Tips to Improve Cybersecurity in Health Care
Cybersecurity in health care is more important than ever. Hackers see healthcare organizations as a prime target, often lacking advanced security. Healthcare breaches also come at a higher cost than in any other industry. So how can chiropractors improve cybersecurity...
Mental Health Referrals From the Chiropractic Clinic (Part 2)
Almost one in five adult Americans has a mental illness, yet more than half aren’t receiving treatment—and the number of people with unmet treatment needs continues to rise every year. (1) While the treatment of mental health conditions is outside...
Mental Health Referrals From the Chiropractic Clinic (Part 1)
Mental health issues among adults and children are reported to be on the rise. In addition to everyday stress, losses associated with COVID-19 have taken their toll on many individuals and families, along with post-pandemic changes to how and where...
