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Meet the August 2021 Commencement Speakers

Posted on August 18, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in College of Health Sciences in Community & Events in General in Purser in Speakers

Logan University is thrilled to celebrate our graduates this weekend! An in-person commencement ceremony will be held for the August 2021 College of Chiropractic and College of Health Sciences graduates on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at 10 a.m. in the William D. Purser Center on Logan’s campus. Additionally, an in-person commencement ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. to recognize the achievements of our April, August and December 2020 graduates of both the College of Chiropractic and College of Health Sciences. Each ceremony will be streamed here. Featured speakers for the commencement ceremonies include Lauren Hendrix, DC (’10), MS (’13) and

Webinar: The Logan Chiropractic Student Experience

Posted on June 17, 2021July 2, 2021 in Careers in College of Chiropractic in Online Resources

Webinar: The Logan Chiropractic Student Experience Date: 5 p.m. CST, Wednesday, June 30 Session led by: Devin Woods (Oklahoma City, OK), Megan Mattox (Midland, MI), CJ Gaertner (Wyckoff, NJ), Luke Shackleford (Smithville, AR) Are you considering chiropractic school? Get the insiders’ perspective on student life in one of the nation’s leading Doctor of Chiropractic programs. Join four current Logan University DC students for a lively, interactive webinar Wednesday, June 30. Representing four regions of the country, these student ambassadors will give you the straight story on what it’s like to live and learn in the vibrant St. Louis area, why

Dr. Chris Williams, Team Chiropractor for Tampa Bay Buccaneers & Tampa Bay Rays

Posted on April 28, 2021April 29, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic

Back in the mid-90s when Chris Williams, DC (’98) was still a student at Logan, he wrote down three goals: Open two chiropractic offices Work with a professional sports team Retire by age 50 Dr. Williams proudly accomplished those goals at the end of 2020. But 2021 would bring one more life experience that Dr. Williams never could have imagined: being a part of the team that won the Super Bowl. Leading up to that, he recalls a single moment during halftime at the Buccaneers vs. Giants Monday night game on November 2, 2020. “It was super cold and we

Virtual Fitness Classes Keep Patients Engaged at Wisconsin Clinic

Posted on April 26, 2021April 26, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic in College of Health Sciences

Jacob Kornetzke, DC (’17), MS (’16) has been passionate about chiropractic care and helping others since he was young. “Growing up, my mom had chronic migraines. After years of taking dozens of different pain medications, a friend referred her to a chiropractor,” Dr. Kornetzke said. “That doctor made a huge difference in her life, which I witnessed firsthand when tagging along to her adjustments. I was immediately intrigued and knew I wanted to be a chiropractor when I grew up.” So, that’s what he did. Dr. Kornetzke graduated from Logan in 2017 and then moved back to his home state

Logan University Partners with University Hospitals Connor Integrative Health Network for Student Training

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in General in Students

Logan University is proud to announce a clinical training affiliation with University Hospitals (UH) Connor Integrative Health Network in Cleveland, Ohio. The partnership was established through Logan graduate David Vincent, DC (’91), Buoncore Family Endowed Director of Chiropractic Medicine at UH Connor Integrative Health Network. Dr. Vincent was responsible for introducing chiropractic to the UH organization and has integrated chiropractic into a number of UH institutes, such as primary care, sports medicine, and spine and pain management. Dr. Vincent said clinical training affiliation will allow Logan Doctor of Chiropractic students to rotate through the UH system, gaining valuable experience in

Playing in the Big Leagues: Dr. Emma Minx Finds Dream Job with Chicago Bears

Posted on April 20, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic

As one of only two female chiropractors working in the National Football League (NFL), Emma Minx, DC (‘14), CCSP, MS sees her role with the Chicago Bears in some ways like an offensive lineman. She’s clearing a path for others behind her. “I feel a responsibility to create opportunities for others,” she said. “If I was unable to get the job done, that could affect women getting jobs in the NFL or other male-dominated fields. It is a challenge, and I am constantly evaluating and determining new ways to rise above expectations.” Working alongside her former colleague Stuart Yoss, DC,