ACA Expands Consumer Outreach with Spanish Resources

May 2, 2023

Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has expanded its consumer outreach to include Spanish language resources, enabling doctors of chiropractic to educate new audiences about chiropractic’s non-drug, holistic approach to pain relief, injury prevention, and health and wellness....

Reflecting on Gender Equity During Women’s History Month

March 8, 2022

During the 2000’s, the Student ACA (SACA) launched a Women’s Forum as part of its annual meeting. The event focused on the challenges and opportunities for women in chiropractic and provided guidance for those who aspired to positions of leadership....

ACA Roundtable Explores the Experiences of Women Chiropractors

October 6, 2021

Women in the chiropractic profession face a unique set of experiences and challenges. Panelists at a Sept. 30 virtual event, “ACA Women’s Roundtable: Education, Leadership, Care Delivery, Patients,” discussed their views on several related issues, including leadership in the profession,...

President’s Message: Stay Connected

September 22, 2021

With life being what it is, maintaining connections can be challenging even during good times. But as we have all learned, it can become much harder during difficult times, especially if you haven’t reached out in a while. One thing...

Retaining and Graduating Minority Students in Chiropractic Colleges

September 1, 2021

By 2050, it is predicted that racial minorities will account for more than half of the U.S. population, according to the United States Census Bureau. However, the chiropractic profession is not representative of the national population regarding sex and race:...

American Chiropractic Association Elects New Leadership

February 9, 2021

Dr. Michele Maiers Is First Woman to Serve as ACA President Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) installed a new leadership team last week during its annual meeting, ACA Engage. Michele Maiers, DC, MPH, PHD, of Minneapolis, Minn.,...

American Chiropractic Association Convenes Diversity Forum

December 21, 2020

Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) convened a leadership roundtable this month to explore issues related to equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in chiropractic. The EDI Forum featured a diverse panel of chiropractors who shared not only relevant...

ACA Publishes Statement Acknowledging Need for Greater Racial Equality

June 4, 2020

Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has published a statement acknowledging the need for greater racial equality in the United States, citing the injustice surrounding the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis and the negative impact that racism...

American Chiropractic Association Publishes Diversity Statement

December 10, 2018

Arlington, Va. – The American Chiropractic Association (ACA) has published a statement on diversity that acknowledges the importance that cultural competency plays in the chiropractic profession’s ability to deliver quality health care, improve patient outcomes and engage in public health...