Howard Bobo, DC student, realized his life’s calling at a young age after the loss of a loved one. “My mom passed away when I entered high school,” Howard said. “A lot of people were there to help me get through it, and as a result, my family grew from it. That sparked my desire to help and serve others. To me, joining the military was the best way to do that.” During his freshman year at Arkansas State University, Howard met with an Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) recruiter. After learning more about the program, which prepares college …
Category: College of Chiropractic
Webinar: Pediatric Chiropractic Care
Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM CST Session led by: Allison Harvey, DC Chiropractic isn’t just for athletes and adults. Using gentle touch and manipulation, pediatric chiropractic practitioners relieve pain and dysfunction in infants, children and teens experiencing symptoms of colic, sports injuries, bed wetting, eye-tracking issues, lack of balance and coordination, muscle diseases, acid reflux, cranial distortions and much more. Doctors of Chiropractic often advise parents on a variety of developmental topics and milestones, assisting children up to the age of 18 through normal growth transitions as well as specific musculoskeletal disorders. Learn more about this fascinating and rewarding area of …
Logan Health Center in St. Louis Now Open
Logan University’s newest Health Center, located in the Stephen A. Orthwein Center at Paraquad, is officially open and accepting patients. Located at 5200 Berthold Ave. in St. Louis, the Health Center is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. The new, full-service Health Center will allow Logan clinicians and student doctors to expand this patient-centered care for individuals of all ages and abilities in the St. Louis community. Open to the public, the Logan Health Center within the Stephen A. Orthwein Center at …
Students Take Skills from Classroom to Clinic Through Preceptorship Program
When qualified Logan University Doctor of Chiropractic students reach their tenth and final trimester, they have a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in a clinical environment of their choice through Logan’s Preceptorship Program. “A preceptorship is the final chapter of a student’s time here,” said Jason Goodman, DC (’98), PhD, director of external clinical rotations. “Students get to spend their final trimester working in their dream scenario, whether that is at a pediatric clinic, a family practice or even in a hospital. The sky is truly the limit.” For 15 weeks, 95 percent of Logan’s trimester 10 DC students …
DO to DC: Student Robert Cozzens Pursues Loves for Holistic Care
Robert Cozzens, DO has always been passionate about helping others. After completing his undergraduate degree from the University of Louisville, he went on to complete medical school. After working in family medicine, however, he quickly realized the path he was on was not meant for him. “I truly enjoyed the osteopathic aspects of my job, but the medicine part just wasn’t sitting right with me,” Dr. Cozzens said. “I knew I had a passion for Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, so I began looking for other medical residencies to participate in.” Dr. Cozzens learned that securing a spot in a second residency …
How to Become a Chiropractor
Through their care, Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) can improve patients’ health, performance and quality of life naturally and non-invasively—without the use of prescription drugs. As public interest in drug-free pain management grows, chiropractors have become integral members of a patient’s care team. In fact, according to Forbes, there will be a 12% increase in demand for chiropractors from 2016-2026—faster than the average growth for all occupations. Whether you want to own a private practice or work in a clinical setting with other health professionals, as a chiropractor you can tailor your career to your interests and build a life that’s …