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 theme “Chiropractic: Relieve, Restore, Resume,” NCHM 2023 will focus on the prevalence and impact of chronic pain and the importance of having non-drug options such as chiropractic services for pain management.
Obtaining a proclamation in your state, city or local community is one way to raise awareness of chiropractic’s evidence-based, patient-centered non-drug approach to health and wellness. Last year, a record 74 proclamations were signed nationwide, and we hope to keep that momentum going this year!
Step-by-step instructions on how to reach out to government offices are included on the sample proclamation webpage. The application process can take several weeks to complete, so get started soon so you can announce your proclamation in October!
Keep ACA Posted on Your Progress
Once you receive your proclamation, let ACA know by emailing a photo or copy of it to [email protected] and/or posting it on social media in October with the hashtag #RelieveRestoreResume so that ACA can find it and repost it for the entire chiropractic community to see.
In addition, be sure to ask if there will be an opportunity for you to have a photo taken with the proclamation and/or your elected official(s). It’s another way for you to raise awareness and get to know key officials in your state or community.
(Note: Many state associations pursue state proclamations; check with your state to see if they are in the process already and, if not, whether you can work with them to get one completed or be there when it is presented.)
For questions or suggestions, contact the ACA communications team at [email protected].
