Young doctors could work 28 hours straight under new plan, despite possible dangers

I have always thought it was crazy that medical interns and residents are made to work hours that we would never tolerate for other professions or industries that service the public. Now I see that the private group that oversees physician training in the United States has proposed rolling back rules so that young doctors just out of medical school can work shifts as long as 28 hours.
Did you know that Medicare pays hospitals up to $130,000 or more and pay the average medical resident a salary of just $60,000, with no overtime! They are very low cost labor.
We have seen 4 large studies in the last 15 years showing that hundreds of thousands of patients die every year from hospital mistakes. Why would we want sleep deprived doctors treating patients?
As I have written before, another indirect benefit of chiropractic care is keeping some patients from be admitted into these dangerous hospitals.

Young doctors could work 28 hours straight under new plan, despite possible dangers

Ex-Giants punter credits chiropractic for long NFL career

Ex-NFL punter credits chiropractic care for the fact that he never missed a game in 10 years.
The Professional Football Chiropractic Society formed 15 years ago. Today, all 32 teams have chiropractors as part of the comprehensive medical team that tends to players.
Do you think this is beneficial for the NFL players?

Ex-Giants punter credits chiropractic for long NFL career

VA Chiropractic Residency First in Nation to Receive Accredidation

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) chiropractic residency programs have reached a historic first by receiving accreditation from the Council of Chiropractic Education. The programs provide postgraduate clinical training in integrated chiropractic practice, focused on team-based care and inter-professional education. 
This will give veterans more options as the VA reduces treatment with opioid (narcotic) drugs 
Do you think this is a positive change for our veterans.?
VA Chiropractic Residency Sites First in Nation to Receive Accreditation - See more at: http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel/pressrelease.cfm?id=2829#sthash.OiK2flsm.5kNpT9Xp.dpuf

American Chiropractor David Pascal Helps Athletes in Rio

Now that we are into my favorite Olympic sport of track, here is one more article on another one of the 40 chiropractors working on the US Olympic medical team. 
Here he Dr. David Pascal with the Sydney McLaughlin, the youngest member of the US Olympic team who at 17 years old made it to the finals of the 400 meter hurdles.
American Chiropractor David Pascal Helps Athletes in Rio

Cape chiropractor set to work behind the scenes with wrestlers at Olympics

Dr. Matt Uchtman is one of 40 chiropractic physicians treating athletes at the Rio Oympics. Uchtman will be stationed with the wrestlers, but the group will also work with judo competitors, weightlifters, USA volleyball and a bevy of other medal hopefuls.
Cape chiropractor set to work behind the scenes with wrestlers at Olympics

DR. KEVIN RINDAL EARNS ‘GREATEST HONOR’ AS USA SWIMMING CHIROPRACTOR FOR RIO GAMES

Hope you also have been enjoying the great Olympic swimming competitions.
Dr. Kevin Rindal, a doctor of chiropractic is currently serving as USA Swimming team-chiropractor at the the Summer Olympics in Brazil working to keep the 40 member swim team in top shape.
Did you know that chiropractors have been serving on the Olympic medical teams since the 1980's?

DR. KEVIN RINDAL EARNS ‘GREATEST HONOR’ AS USA SWIMMING CHIROPRACTOR FOR RIO GAMES

Doctor of Chiropractic to act as chief medical officer for Team USA at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

William Moreau, who is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sport Medicine is the managing director of sports medicine for the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and chief medical officer for Team USA at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. 
Did you know that doctors of chiropractic have been involved with treating athletes at the Olympics for over 30 years?

William Moreau, DC, Leads Sports Medicine Team and Serves as Chief Medical Officer for Team USA at Rio 2016 Olympic Games

A recent study in the journal JMPT shows a dramatic increase of utilization of chiropractic services at the Veterans Administration over the last 10 years.
*the annual number of patients seen in VA chiropractic clinics increased by 821 percent.
*the annual number of chiropractic visits increased by 694 percent.
*the total number of chiropractic clinics grew from 27 to 65 (9 percent annually.
Study: Use of Chiropractic in the VA Rising Steeply as a positive trend for our veteran's health?

Researchers: Medical errors now third leading cause of death in United States

We could do so much better. I have written on the three previous large studies on preventable medical errors that have been published since 1998. Unfortunately except for infections, the preventable errors have remained unchanged or worsened over this time period! A new study from the British Medical Journal headed by Martin Makary, a professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine estimates the number at 251,000 per year or 700 hundred per day. 
We would not tolerate this in any other industry. Why do you think we tolerate this from the medical industry?
Researchers: Medical errors now third leading cause of death in United States

Doctor of Chiropractic confirmed by the Illinois Senate to serve on the Illinois Medical Licensing Board.

Some people and even chiropractic patients think that chiropractors are just "back cracking" technicians. Truth is we are doctors who are licensed as physicians under the Illinois Medical Practice Act (same act that regulates MD's and DO's) to diagnose and treat human ailments (without the use of drugs or surgery). 
Congratulations to Dr. Douglas Matzner who as a doctor of chiropractic was just confirmed by the Illinois Senate to serve on the Illinois Medical Licensing Board. 
Dr. Matzner will join the likes of Dr. Richard Fay (Medical Disciplinary Board), Dr. Monica Schnack (State Board of Health), and others in serving the profession proudly in Illinois.Doctor of Chiropractic confirmed by the Illinois Senate to serve on the Illinois Medical Licensing Board.

Guinness World Record Running Across US

A local man from Minooka who went to high school with my niece is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for running across the US. He has run 1500 miles with many 50 mile days and recently had some chiropractic treatment.
"I haven't felt this good since Day 1." - Actual quote from Adam after his dry needling session with David at Advanced Chirosport Inc in Dallas. We can't say thank you enough to David Findura for treating Adam, giving him new hope that pain free moments and days are still possible 1,500 miles into this journey.

As an endurance athlete myself who did a 180 mile one day bike ride across IL ride last year, I hope he is successful!

Undoctored

When people hear the word – Chiropractor – it evokes a wide range of responses. And there is a surprising reason for these mixed emotions!
The American Medical Association (and other high-profile medical organizations) were found guilty in United States Federal Court of a conspiracy to contain and eliminate the chiropractic profession. While millions would attest to the 'miracles of chiropractic', a malevolent agenda sought to eliminate it.
To experienced "Undoctored" is to experience a real life Rocky story where the underdog wins. You will hear from real patients, world-class profession athletes and many experts about the best-kept healthcare secret that could change and maybe even save, your life.
This story reminds me of the novel and movie The Rainmaker...except this story is real!
The documentary can be viewed for free for the next 4 days thru February 26th. 

Undoctored

Super Bowl 50 NFL Chiropractors for the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos

All 32 NFL football teams include the professional services of a doctor of chiropractic (DC)? 
Super Bowl 50 will showcase the leading players in the
National Football League, with Joshua Kollmann, DC and Brad Wiest, DC – team chiropractors for the Carolina Panthers – and Shawn Caldwell, DC, team chiropractor for the Denver Broncos, helping players achieve optimal performance.
Below is a link to information about these doctors.
F4CP Celebrates Super Bowl 50 with NFL Chiropractors for the Carolina Panthers and Denver Broncos