Chiropractic Organizations Meet, Discuss Common Goals and Visions KANSAS CITY, MO-The chiropractic profession took an important step toward intraprot'essional cooperation when leaders from five major organizations met for the first time to identify common objectives and possible unified actions. Participating in the meeting, held in February 2001. at Cleveland Chiropractic College of Kansas City, were: Drs. J. Michael Flynn and James Edwards. American Chiropractic Association (ACA): Drs. Mario Spoto and Tom Klapp. Congress of Chiropractic State Associations (COCSA): Drs. Judy Campanale and Richard Plummer. Federation of Straight Chiropractors and Organizations (FSCO): Drs. Gerry Clum and Gene Cretsinger. International Chiropractors Association (ICA); and Drs. Terry Rondberg and Patrick Gentempo. World Chiropractic Alliance (WCA). The gathering was facilitated by Dr. Carl S. Cleveland. III. president of Cleveland Chiropractic College, with the assistance of Dr. Ashley Cleveland. Assistant Dean of Instruction at the college. After participants discussed their visions for the future of chiropractic, the historic meeting focused on identifying "unifying themes" that cut across philosophical and/or organizational boundaries. Despite a history of tension and. even, conflict between some of the groups, there was general consensus on many points regarding chiropractic and its role in health care. The group addressed several obstacles that have often blocked intraprot'essional cooperation and unified action. Instances of misunderstanding and an unwillingness to communicate were cited as contributing factors. In addition, concern was voiced over conflicting messages being sent to lawmakers in Washington regarding the role of chiropractic in patient care. This was particularly evident during the past year over dealings with Veterans Affairs. Although these and several other issues were identified and discussed, the representatives acknowledged many areas of agreement between the groups and reviewed specific activities that would benefit from unanimous support. These included: the chiropractic lawsuit against the Health Care Financing Admin istration (HCFA). initiated by the ACA. the campaign for a chiropractic postage stamp, and the effort to have Boy Scouts issue a chiropractic merit badge. The groups' leaders expressed optimism that the meeting would result in increased cooperation and understanding and could lead to productive action that will advance the cause of chiropractic. "This represents a substantial first step forward." stated Dr. Cleveland. III. after the meeting. "This collegial dialogue must continue and embrace additional representation from within this profession... Let's maintain the momentum." Television Station Features Chiropractic Technique Developed by Northwestern Health Sciences University Faculty Member Northwestern Health Sciences University faculty member David Stude. DC. DACBSP. DACBN. was recently featured on a Twin Cities television station because of his work treating patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and shoulder/rotator cuff injuries. Dr. Stude was interviewed by WCCO Channel 4's Dennis Douda. producer and anchor for the ""Lifeline" segment of the 10 p.m. WCCO Channel 4 news. The "Lifeline" segment, which aired on the CBS affiliate, highlighted Dr. Stude's pioneering of the Active Release Techniques (ART). TCC and Vista Medical Center Sign Educational Affiliation Agreement PASADENA, TX-An educational affiliation agreement between Texas Chiropractic College and Vista Medical Center, a subsidiary of Dynacq. International, Inc.. was signed on March 21, 2001, by Dr. S. M. Elliott, president of TCC. and Mr. J. L. Flotte. CEO/Administrator of Vista Medical Center Hospital. According to Dr. Elliott, the addition of Vista Medical Center to the college's Hospital Rotations Program further enhances the educational and clinical experiences of TCC's interns in their final three trimesters of the college's 10-trimester doctor of chiropractic degree program. "Our interns rotate through just about every major and minor hospital from Houston to Galveston." explained Elliott, ""including hospitals in the Texas Medical Center. Don Holt, who is senior vice president of Dynacq International. Inc.. and I have known each other for a long time, and I'm very familiar with the quality of health care provided by Vista Medical Center. We're very pleased to now be affiliated with them in Pasadena." Mr. Holt fell equally as positive about the new affiliation with the college. ""Vista Medical Center provides an ideal academic setting for educating chiropractic health care providers. Not only do the interns get to experience patient care from the hospital's perspective, our medical doctors are given the opportunity to learn more about chiropractic through this educational Continued on Paiic 42 (. hiropnuiii Studriil. C nllt-^t' ;uul .Alumni ...from Page 37 ward to many years of a mutually beneficial relationship." Texas Chiropractic College's Hospital Rotations Program was the first of its kiml when initialecl in I 9S5. Attracting students worldwide, the program allows TCC interns to go on hospital and clinic rounds with doctors and other medical interns, in diverse areas of medical specialties, including orthopedics, neurology and pain nian- agemeni. For further information on Texas Chiropractic College or its Hospital Rotations Program, contact the college at 2SI-487-I 170. National University of Health Sciences Nominations Requested Letters of nomination arc beinc requested tor the National University of Health Sciences Hall of Fame. The award was created to recognize individuals who stand out from the rest by the manner in which they treat their patients, or by the way they lead their colleagues in the profession. Letters of nomination can be faxed to (630) 889-6600. or mailed to: Office of the President. National University of Health Sciences. 200 E. Roosevelt Road. Lombard. IL60148.O
