The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has selected Dana Lawrence, DC, MMedEd, MA, to serve as its representative on the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC) Board of Directors. Dr. Lawrence will join 12 other representatives nominated or elected from each of...
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ACA Member Works to Enhance Diversity in Chiropractic and Naturopathic Professions
It was not so long ago that conversations about the value of diversity and how to achieve it were uncommon in chiropractic and other healthcare professions. But things are changing thanks to ACA members such as Nakiesha Pearson, DC, ND,...
Students: Your Future Career in Sports Chiropractic Starts Today
Many students in chiropractic colleges across the nation find the field of sports chiropractic alluring but are often unsure or unaware of steps they can take to set themselves up for success in the profession. While there are countless routes...
Researcher of the Year Motivated by Improving the Lives of Patients
The American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) 2021 George B. McClelland Researcher of the Year Award was presented to Kenneth A. Weber, II, DC, PhD, of Palo Alto, Calif. The award, presented at ACA’s annual meeting and conference, ACA Engage, recognizes a deserving...
ACA Announces Legislative Priorities for the 117th Congress
With the new year and the first session of the 117th Congress now underway, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is ready to tackle several important legislative issues on behalf of ACA members, patients and the chiropractic profession. The ACA Legislative Committee...
VA Chiropractic Residency: Applications, Interviews, and Matching
Last year on March 16, Match Day, I got accepted into the Veteran’s Affairs (VA) of Western New York Healthcare System chiropractic residency program. Selection of VA chiropractic residents is done through a standardized process, but like me, you may still wonder...
Women’s History Month: Q&A with ACA President Dr. Michele Maiers
In honor of Women’s History Month in March, ACA Blogs catches up with Michele Maiers, DC, MPH, PhD, who is the first woman elected president of the American Chiropractic Association. Dr. Maiers and Kathy Boulet, DAAPM, DC, Dipl. Ac., who was elected vice president,...
Black History Moments in Chiropractic
By LaKia Brown, DC During February, it is important to recognize Black History Month in the chiropractic profession. February should be a reminder that the journey towards racial equality is underway, but unaccomplished. However, it is a great starting point...
Translating Chiropractic’s Value
Advocate uses similar approach to win over legislators and health plan administrators. After success in getting all Missouri’s members of the U.S. House of Representatives to cosponsor Medicare and TRICARE modernization bills (H.R. 3654 and H.R. 344, respectively), ACA Missouri Alternate Delegate...
Engage 2021 Conference Daily: Friday, Feb. 5
Upcoming Events on Saturday, Feb. 6 Schedule at a Glance Professional Development Workshop (10 a.m. ET) Live Education Session - Treating Concussion Beyond the Adjustment in a Chiropractic Practice (10 a.m. ET) Lunch and Learn - Internet Marketing for Chiropractors 2.0 (11:30 a.m. ET) Live Education Session - Creating an Effective Pre-habilitation Program...
