Archived news stories

Florida U medical doctors attack chiropractic college

RCS to recruit 'army' of researchers

WCA partners with Make‑A‑Wish Foundation for Children's Health Day International

Coalition plans April Legislative Action Day

WCA supports use of open adjusting rooms

Does chiropractic strengthen immunity? -- WCA, ACA provide media with different messages

Are you laughing yet? -- CBS Sitcom slams chiropractic

WCA, CBS leaders meet President Bush in Washington

Groundbreaking research into chiropractic and MS, Parkingson's published in Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research.

WCA press release on chiropractor's 9-11 efforts tops wire service list

DCs asking: Was the fight for the VA worth the effort?

CCP guidelines again approved for national clearinghouse

A dialogue with Palmer College President Donald Kern, DC

Dr. Rondberg named to board of World Children's Relief

Coalition plans Legislative Day '05

Williams Healthcare donates tables to SWCA raffle

New Advocacy Report posted

WCA to sponsor 'Children's Health Day International'

Infertility research makes national news -- -- UPDATED

CCE elects drug doc as public member of its board

VSR study reviews chiropractic efforts at 9‑11 rescue site

WCA issues position paper on research

ACA denied motion for Trigon rehearing

2004 WCA International Summit

600 take part in Chiropractic Coalition's Joint Legislative Day

ACA loses Trigon appeal

Palmer may evict WCA from campus

Infertility research makes national news

Joint Legislative Day to include WCA, ICA, FSCO -- in a show of unity and strength!

United Nations official addresses chiropractic students -- Talks of WCA's role as an NGO

Oklahaven president gives presentation in Poland on "The Role of the Subluxation in the Neurologically Compromised Child"

New Advocacy Update Report posted.  Are criticisms about up-front fees just another way to "get" subluxation-centered D.C.s?

CCE proposals call for mandatory physical therapy and dictate college's mission.  Your help is needed to stop them.

WCA to hold Summits in UK, Australia, and Germany -- global protection of subluxation-based chiropractic sought.

Coalition issues position of "No Confidence" on CCE

Stroke issue raises ugly head again

WCA supports and works for Tricare Bill

ACA reps vote against direct access in VA

German WCA to present European Symposium

WCA reps meet with WHO officials

Cosmo ignores chiropractic evidence

WCA blasts 'Today' show bias

VA Health Care System update

Chiropractic Coalition launches campaign for HR 2560.

Coalition issues position paper on CCE physical therapy requirement

CCE drops Life University appeal!

WCA endorses Schwarzenegger for Calif. governor

WCA forms Nutrition Council

New teleclasses set for September & October!

Planet Chiropractic boosts HR 2560

JVSR explores possible link between subluxations and infertility.

WCA develops position Statement on Vertebral Subluxation as the Sole Rationale for Care

WCA issues Open Letter to the Profession in response to ACA attacks

Researchers Discover Possible Link Between Crohn's Disease and Spinal Problems

Judge rules against ACA in Trigon case

WCA responds to Neurology study on chiropractic and strokes

Dr. Rondberg gives "State of the WCA" address at Parker Seminar in Las Vegas

WCA announces schedule for Summit 2004

WCA names Dr. Tony Palermo to CEO spot

WCA produces celebrity video with former boxing champ

WCA Board member named to NCCAM Advisory Council

CCE-FCLB alliance seeks control of CE process

CCE faces strong opposition from WCA and other groups

PRIOR:

December 2002 -- New coalition organized to defend chiropractic independence

December 2002 -- Boxing champ is WCA "knock out" spokesman

December 2002 -- WCA issues urgent "Action Alert" on CCE proposal

September 15, 2002 -- Privacy in the Office: New regulations call for changes in chiropractic practice procedures

August 25, 2002 -- WCA board member picked for VA advisory committee

August 15, 2002 -- WCA issues position paper supporting high-volume practices

August 3, 2002 -- WCA Board member addresses Irish D.C. group

June 10, 2002 -- WCA discusses global guidelines with World Health Organization

June 1, 2002 --  The Council on Women's Health Annual meeting – 2002

May 30, 2002 -- WCA issues position paper on Surveys and Telemarketing

May 15, 2002 --  WCA fights for right to care for asymptomatic patients

May 5, 2002 -- International Board of Governors decides WCA positions, future actions

April 15, 2002 -- WCA Summit brings chiropractic to Capitol

March 25, 2002 -- WHCCAMP holds final meeting, issues report

February 13, 2002 -- Physical therapists not authorized to correct subluxations, HHS says

January 28, 2002 -- WCA releases 2001 Report to Members

January 23, 2002 -- President Bush signs VA Bill -- WCA protects subluxation reference

2001

October 24, 2001 -- WCA responds to media attacks

September 20, 2001 -- Chiropractors at ground zero!

September 16, 2001 -- Footlevelers to match up to $200,000 in Red Cross contributions

September 5, 2001 -- JVSR publishes research article debunking link between adjustments and strokes

September 1, 2001 -- Florida considers injectable vitamins; WCA issues objection

August 21, 2001 -- WCA to host 'Chiropractic Day' in Capitol 

August 20, 2001 -- JVSR research report spurs widespread interest

August 15, 2001 -- WCA Board Member Christopher Kent, D.C., authors chapter new book on somatovisceral aspects of chiropractic

July 10, 2001 -- Drs. Jackson and Masche fill top WCA management spots

July 2, 2001 -- Dr. Michael Kale dies at 61

July 1, 2001 -- JVSR researcher focuses on chiropractic and M.S.

June 28, 2001 -- Dr Christopher Kent, WCA Board Member, picked to chair NGO health committee

May 21, 2001 -- WCA responds to "Stroke" article

May 17, 2001 -- WCA endorses "RakGear" to help prevent spinal problems in kids

May 15, 2001 -- WCA issues position paper on Women's Health

April 16, 2001 -- WCA launches Chiropractic Mentor Program

March 15, 2001 -- WCA prepares document on training and safety issues for the World Health Organization

March 10, 2001 -- House of Representatives to consider historic chiropractic resolution

March 10, 2001 -- WCA Summit a success -- Senators, Representatives laud chiropractic

March 1, 2001 -- The WCA participated in an historic meeting with representatives from the ACA, ICA, FSCO and COCSA.

March 1, 2001 -- WCA issues position paper on drugs

January 22, 2001 -- WCA board members attend Bush inauguration

February 10, 2001 -- WCA revises position on DOD plan

January 28, 2001 -- WCA initiates action on military demo project that excludes subluxation, children, pregnant women

January 12, 2001 -- International Summit agenda set -- 12 CE credits applied for

January 1, 2001 -- WCA releases 2000 Report to Members

November 17, 2000 -- WCA calls for intraprofessional cooperation; Dr. Gentempo to work toward unified action on legislative issues

October 24, 2000 -- The ICA Board votes not to continue merger talks with ACA.

October 18, 2000 -- World Chiropractic Alliance Board member Veronica Gutierrez, D.C., has been selected by President Clinton as the only chiropractor to serve on the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine

October 17, 2000 -- The World Chiropractic Alliance has formed the Council on Women's Health 

September 29, 2000 -- September 29, 2000 -- World Chiropractic Alliance submits testimony to House Veterans Affairs Committee.

September 17, 2000 -- IMPORTANT ACTION ALERT!! September 17, 2000 -- IMPORTANT ACTION ALERT!! Congress is now considering a bill which would define chiropractic in musculoskeletal therapy terms for the Veterans Affairs Health System. Act now to stop this bill!!

August 29, 2000 -- The World Chiropractic Alliance begins campaign to educate public about chiropractic research.

AUGUST 15, 2000 -- The World Chiropractic Alliance International Summit is set for March 1-4, 2001. Check here for updated information.

JULY 22, 2000 -- WCA representatives meet with officials from the United Nation's World Health Organization and plan joint chiropractic-related projects.

JULY 3, 2000 - The WCA Position Paper on the Council on Chiropractic Practice (CCP) Guidelines has been added to the website.

JULY 3, 2000 -- MARK YOUR CALENDARS! The WCA announces the first annual World Chiropractic Alliance International Summit to be held in Washington, D.C., March 1-4, 2001. Details about the location and speakers will be available soon.

JUNE 30, 2000 -- You can now view a video clip from the WCA's presentation on the role of chiropractic in world health, given at the annual United Nations NGO Conference.

JUNE 25, 2000 -- The website now has a special section on the role of the WCA in global chiropractic community, its activities as a Non-Governmental Organization with the United Nations Department of Public Information, and the work of the U.N. and the World Health Organization.

JUNE 25, 2000 -- We've added an extensive Consumer Information section to educate the public about the devastating effects of vertebral subluxation and the benefits of subluxation correction through chiropractic care.

WCA issues position paper on Chiropractic and the Risk of Stroke

Our  RESOURCES page now contains books you can download free, as well as information on other great patient education tools.

WCA develops two new position papers
       >> Vaccinations and freedom of choice in health care
       >> Chiropractic for children

Pediatric Journals bash chiropractic -- WCA responds immediately