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Four chiropractic vendors - Erchonia Medical, ScripHessco, Chiro One Wellness Centers, and Tempur-Pedic International - have pledged financial support to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (FCP), continuing the corporate support enjoyed by the FCP as it increases awareness of chiropractic and its health benefits. Leading the way in terms of monetary support is Erchonia, with a two-year commitment totaling $50,000 ($25,000 per year over the next two years). ScripHessco and Chiro One Wellness Centers each pledged $10,000 to the foundation, while Tempur-Pedic pledged $6,000.

By Editorial Staff Four chiropractic vendors - Erchonia Medical, ScripHessco, Chiro One Wellness Centers, and Tempur-Pedic International - have pledged financial support to the Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (FCP), continuing the corporate support enjoyed by the FCP as it increases awareness of chiropractic and its health benefits. Leading the way in terms of monetary support is Erchonia, with a two-year commitment totaling $50,000 ($25,000 per year over the next two years). ScripHessco and Chiro One Wellness Centers each pledged $10,000 to the foundation, while Tempur-Pedic pledged $6,000. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54500 2010-02-26T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-26T12:00:07-07:00

The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (FCP) has come a long way since its inception less than five years ago. The FCP has grown exponentially and continues to work toward its goal of creating more positive press about chiropractic. In fact, in 2009 alone, the foundation generated over 328 million media impressions - an impressive number in the world of media relations. However, the work isn't finished and the goals haven't been fully achieved yet. We need your help to reach more people and tell them about the many benefits of chiropractic care. Let's review some of what we achieved last year and get a glimpse of what's planned this year.

By Kent Greenawalt The Foundation for Chiropractic Progress (FCP) has come a long way since its inception less than five years ago. The FCP has grown exponentially and continues to work toward its goal of creating more positive press about chiropractic. In fact, in 2009 alone, the foundation generated over 328 million media impressions - an impressive number in the world of media relations. However, the work isn't finished and the goals haven't been fully achieved yet. We need your help to reach more people and tell them about the many benefits of chiropractic care. Let's review some of what we achieved last year and get a glimpse of what's planned this year. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54502 2010-02-26T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-26T12:00:07-07:00

Ever have one of your patients enter your office with a binder of medical paperwork? They have old X-rays, MRIs, and reports, articles downloaded from the Internet, and copies of correspondence between their GP and four different specialists. They've been through it all, and rather than just tell you their history, they're actually bringing along the data to prove it. Now imagine this same scenario not with one complex patient every once and awhile, but with every new patient, every single day. The day is coming with personal health records (PHRs). It could transform your practice, because PHRs are well on their way to transforming our patients.

By Steven Kraus, DC, DIBCN, CCSP, FASA Ever have one of your patients enter your office with a binder of medical paperwork? They have old X-rays, MRIs, and reports, articles downloaded from the Internet, and copies of correspondence between their GP and four different specialists. They've been through it all, and rather than just tell you their history, they're actually bringing along the data to prove it. Now imagine this same scenario not with one complex patient every once and awhile, but with every new patient, every single day. The day is coming with personal health records (PHRs). It could transform your practice, because PHRs are well on their way to transforming our patients. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54509 2010-02-26T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-26T12:00:07-07:00

For decades I have tried to understand why some people choose the path of chiropractic and wellness, while others succumb to the constant barrage of propaganda propelled into our lives from the drug cartel. From what I've learned, the answer has a lot to do with the information they receive and believe. What we believe is generally the sum of what we read, hear, see and experience. The information is weighted based upon the authority and intensity of the source. In order for your patients to have a wellness mindset, they must partake of a steady diet of wellness information.

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher For decades I have tried to understand why some people choose the path of chiropractic and wellness, while others succumb to the constant barrage of propaganda propelled into our lives from the drug cartel. From what I've learned, the answer has a lot to do with the information they receive and believe. What we believe is generally the sum of what we read, hear, see and experience. The information is weighted based upon the authority and intensity of the source. In order for your patients to have a wellness mindset, they must partake of a steady diet of wellness information. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54472 2010-02-12T12:00:32-07:00 2010-02-12T12:00:07-07:00

Certainly the face of chiropractic has grown more diverse over the past decade; ethnic minority enrollment has risen 3 percent in that time and women now comprise close to half the students on some campuses. However, progress is slow and often leaves us wondering, "Are we doing enough?"

By Guy Riekeman, DC Certainly the face of chiropractic has grown more diverse over the past decade; ethnic minority enrollment has risen 3 percent in that time and women now comprise close to half the students on some campuses. However, progress is slow and often leaves us wondering, "Are we doing enough?" tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54443 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

As the son and grandson of doctors of chiropractic, I have come to appreciate the health that is only available from adopting a wellness lifestyle. I began life with adjustments, good eating and "taking my vitamins." I have never thought of drugs as an option except in the most urgent situations. Both my parents taught me that God made our bodies so they would heal themselves.

By Donald M. Petersen Jr., BS, HCD(hc), FICC(h), Publisher As the son and grandson of doctors of chiropractic, I have come to appreciate the health that is only available from adopting a wellness lifestyle. I began life with adjustments, good eating and "taking my vitamins." I have never thought of drugs as an option except in the most urgent situations. Both my parents taught me that God made our bodies so they would heal themselves. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54391 2010-01-01T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-01T12:00:07-07:00

Something significant is happening in our country. These are historic times and the spotlight on health care is unprecedented. We should all be paying close attention because chiropractic may be poised for widespread acceptance and access. Why? Because chiropractic is an effective preventive treatment that can save millions, possibly billions, of dollars in heath care costs. What is unclear is the level to which our nation's leaders will embrace reasonable change in any "new" health care system.

By Michael Flynn, DC Something significant is happening in our country. These are historic times and the spotlight on health care is unprecedented. We should all be paying close attention because chiropractic may be poised for widespread acceptance and access. Why? Because chiropractic is an effective preventive treatment that can save millions, possibly billions, of dollars in heath care costs. What is unclear is the level to which our nation's leaders will embrace reasonable change in any "new" health care system.