College of Chiropractic Archives - Page 17 of 28

Dr. Sheri Williams Shares Healing Powers of Chiropractic

Posted on March 19, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in Leaders Made

As an instructor for Logan’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, Sheri Williams, DC (’14) is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of patients through evidence-based research and education. What attracted you to the chiropractic field? Was is a person, or an experience? And what was the moment you knew? I was in a car accident while in undergrad and went to a chiropractor for help with my back pain. I really enjoyed the experience and was amazed at how good I felt after leaving his office. But I never thought I could be a chiropractor myself. I thought I was …

Dr. Haun Earns ACA Academician of the Year Award

Posted on February 16, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in General in Leaders Made

For Daniel Haun, DC (’04), DACBR, earning American Chiropractic Association’s 2021 Academician of the Year Award was something he never saw coming. But even days after receiving the news, he is still surprised. “I remember getting the message from the ACA and I thought they were calling about something to do with giving a lecture,” he said. “But when they said I was the recipient, I was floored. I don’t think it’s sunk in fully. It is quite an honor just to be considered.” Dr. Haun started in academia at Logan in 2009, after earning his Doctor of Chiropractic and …

Commitment to Helping Others Inspires Servicemember to Pursue Chiropractic

Posted on February 5, 2021February 5, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in Students

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 …

Webinar: Pediatric Chiropractic Care

Posted on January 22, 2021May 14, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in Online Resources in Speakers

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

Posted on January 8, 2021January 20, 2021 in Clinics in College of Chiropractic in Community & Events in Healthcare

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

Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 in Alumni in Careers in College of Chiropractic in Students in Tower Magazine

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 …