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13th Annual Joseph W. Howe Oration in Diagnostic Imaging

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Logan University welcomes Vitaly Napadow, PhD, LicAc as the keynote speaker for the 13th Annual Joseph W. Howe Oration in Diagnostic Imaging. The Howe Oration will be livestreamed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. October 16 at www.logan.edu/live-from-logan/. No registration is required. Joseph W. Howe, DC, DACBR, Fellow ACCR was instrumental in the evolution of chiropractic radiology as a specialty and helped implement and maintain the highest standards in education, clinical practice and research throughout his long and productive career. Chiropractic radiology helped catalyze chiropractic integration into the modern health care system. The Joseph W. Howe Oration in Diagnostic IMaging …

Dr. Hugh B. Logan’s Legacy Lives on Through Gift to Dr. Ralph Filson

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Dr. Filson sits at his desk, which belonged to Dr. Logan

During his time as a Logan student, Ralph Filson, DC (69’) had only heard and read about the incredible things that the University’s founder and first president, Hugh B. Logan, DC, had done. “He was a very straightforward, honest person,” Dr. Filson, now a Logan professor, said. “He was a believer in his technique and an honorable man who did a lot for chiropractic.” In the years following graduation, Dr. Filson created a very special bond with Dr. Logan’s widow, Fern Murray, DC, who was also the first student to enroll at Logan in 1935. Dr. Filson served as her …

September 2020 Postgraduate Programs

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Committed to our graduates’ ongoing development, Logan University’s Postgraduate Department offers a variety of engaging, affordable and applicable continuing education programs. Please see below for upcoming postgraduate webinars, live seminars, and on-demand programs in September 2020. For more information or to register, visit www.logan.edu/post-grad or contact the Postgraduate Department at postgrad@logan.edu or 800-842-3234. On-Demand Activator Technique Interactive Virtual Training Module 1: Basic Scan Protocol of the Activator Method Module 2: Upper Extremities Module 3: Lower Extremities For additional online postgraduate programs on relevant topics in chiropractic, visit ce4chiros.com. Webinars September 12-13 Insurance Consultant Certification Program – Session #6 Instructor: Mario …

Logan Alumna Dr. Kate Bruce Brings Quality Chiropractic Care Home

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Dr. Kate Bruce and her family

When Kate Bruce, DC (’15) sustained a hamstring injury playing soccer during her junior year of high school, she had no idea it would lead to a successful chiropractic career. “After I was injured, I saw my primary care physician and went through physical therapy, but I wasn’t feeling any better,” Dr. Bruce said. Determined to heal her injury, she went to see a family friend who had recently opened a chiropractic business in Columbus, Ohio. She found relief almost immediately. “After one or two treatments, I felt great,” Dr. Bruce said. “Eventually, I started talking with the chiropractor about …

Dr. Kemmy Ritter Elected WCCS Director of Public Relations

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Kemmy Ritter, DC (‘19) was instrumental in bringing the World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) back to Logan University’s campus after nearly a decade of inactivity. Originally from Brazil, Dr. Ritter has always been interested in learning more about chiropractic care around the globe. When she met WCCS members at an American Chiropractic Association (ACA) and World Federation of Chiropractic Congress (WFCC) event, she was immediately intrigued with the organization. In 2017, Dr. Ritter and a few other students were responsible for reestablishing the Logan University chapter of WCCS. “I am so passionate about WCCS because of the platform this …

#LeadersMade: Dr. Laurie Burke

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Laurie Burke, DC (‘82), CCSP, DABCA set up her practice in west county St. Louis the first weekday after she graduated from Logan University. While her location and her passion for chiropractic haven’t changed in the last 38 years, Dr. Burke has added some new tools to her arsenal, completing her acupuncture diplomate certificate after three years of study in 2016 through the American Chiropractic Association. “Acupuncture opened my eyes to a different way of healing,” she said. “It can treat a variety of disorders, including depression, menstrual irregularities, musculoskeletal problems, vertigo, Bell’s palsy, shingles and bedwetting.” She’s also found …