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

Chiropractic Services Legislation at VA Medical Centers passes Senate

The U.S. Senate has approved legislation that contains a provision to have chiropractic benefits available to at least 50% of the VA medical centers within two years. Currently this benefit is available at 66 of the 180 medical centers. 


Senate Passes Bill to Expand Chiropractic Services at Major VA Medical Centers

Chiropractic Health Care Month

October 2015 has been proclaimed as CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CARE MONTH by the State of Illinois!
Chiropractic Health Care Month