News and WCA site updates

Survey of pediatric diplomates published The results of a survey of chiropractors holding pediatric diplomates, published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, revealed interesting facts about the makeup of this important and growing group of doctors

Dr. Timothy Merrick named new NGO representative from WCA -- World Chiropractic Alliance CEO Terry A. Rondberg, DC announced last month that the organization's Board of Directors has voted unanimously to appoint Timothy Merrick, DC, as its NGO (non-governmental organization) representative to the United Nations' Department of Public Information.

CNA releases 3Q Report CNA, the underwriter for the Chiropractic Benefit Services (CBS) malpractice insurance program, released its third quarter report showing it is #1 insurer of doctors, nurses, dentists and other professionals. Read summary report (pdf file)

Chiropractic mission to Cuba a first. Chiropractic humanitarian group seeks volunteers for mission to Haiti Jan 2-5, 2010 and the Dominican Republic Jan 6-10, 2009. "Please help us to help others especially during this holiday season." -- Peter Morgan, DC, president, Mission-Chiropractic.

New book spotlights 20 chiropractic legends Chiropractic Revealed," by David K. Scheiner, DC, has its debut this month and offers the profession a unique chance to share the wisdom and insights of 20 of the most renowned chiropractic legends alive today. Interviews with leaders such as Drs. Reggie Gold, Jim Sigafoose, Pat Cerasoli, Terry Rondberg, Guy Riekeman, Claudia Anrig, Gerard Clum and Thom Gelardi cover a wide variety of topics. The subjects talk candidly about their childhoods and introductions to chiropractic as a career, their mentors, and what they had to sacrifice in order to dedicate their lives to chiropractic.

New research study published. A pilot study, published in the Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research suggests that chiropractic care may help adults suffering from concentration problems and attention deficit (ADD/ADHD).

World Chiropractic Alliance unveils chiropractic postage stamp -- The WCA has designed and released a stamp commemorating and promoting chiropractic. The stamps, boldly bearing the word “Chiropractic,” an artistic representation of a spine, and the phrase "for the Health of it!" are legitimate US first-class postage stamps that can be used to mail any letter or package.

WCA signs international health declaration -- Emphasizing its involvement in global chiropractic, the World Chiropractic Alliance attended an important meeting on Patient-Centered Healthcare at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Rep. Filner featured at Coalition Legislative Day -- Outspoken chiropractic ally and dedicated veterans' advocate Rep. Bob Filner (D-CA) was the highlight of the Chiropractic Coalition's 2007 Legislative Day presentations in Washington, DC, April 26, 2007.

National Infertility Assn. features breakthrough chiropractic research -- The National Infertility Association -- known as RESOLVE -- featured an article describing how chiropractic care can benefit infertile women in their magazine, Family Building.

Self magazine publishes chiropractic hit piece. WCA organizes grass-roots response effort. Make sure your voice is heard!

WCA responds to Pediatrics journal on risks for spinal manipulation for children -- points out errors and weaknesses in journal research, emphasizes safety of chiropractic adjustments for ALL people. WCA also distributes press release to media

The World Chiropractic Alliance issues Position Paper on CCGPP "Low Back Best Practices" Document

"Green Booklets" goes audio! Listen to the first of the Green Booklets, by Terry A. Rondberg, DC, narrated by Chad J. Rohlfsen, DC!

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