Chiropractic
News
May 2006
From the Chiropractic Fellowship of PA
Coalition Legislative Day May 2006
By
Gary Horwin DC
The
2006 Chiropractic Coalition Legislative Day was held on Thursday, May 4 at the
Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Members and supporters of the
FSCO, WCA, and ICA attended.
Driving
up to the Hyatt Regency on Wednesday evening you could see the lit up Capitol
Building just a few blocks ahead. The majestic beauty only being overshadowed
by the feeling of awesome power held within. It was difficult to sleep feeling
the excitement the next day would bring. Tomorrow morning United States
Senators and Congressman would come to the Hyatt to speak to the Chiropractic
profession. Many Chiropractors had also set up appointments to visit their own
state Representatives. Chiropractic would leave its mark in Washington. A
statement will be sent that the Chiropractic profession is interested in and
affected by the decisions made on a national level. We want to be involved and
have our opinions considered.
At
eight-thirty Thursday morning the room was filling up as the first speaker
began. After they finished one of the Chiropractic lobbyist discussed the
talking points that were distributed for us to use when we visited our U.S. congressman.
By now the room was filled with hundreds of Chiropractors and students. Former
Congressman Ed Shrock then spoke to us on
“maximizing your lobbying effectiveness”. Over the remainder of the
morning the group was addressed by Senator Jim DeMintt R-SC, Congresswomen
Thelma Drake R-VA and Shelly Berkley D-NV and Congressmen Bob Filner D-CA and
Bob Inglis R-SC. I was especially impressed with Senator DeMint. He discussed
his view on the future of health care in the United States in relation to Health
Savings Accounts. The upcoming trend is for employers to buy less expensive
health care polices with higher deductibles for their employees and place a
certain amount of additional money aside in HSA’s for each of them. The money
from the HSA would be used by each employee at their discretion for the type of
health care they chose.
Around
ten-thirty our contingency of students and Chiropractors from Pennsylvania
formed in the back of the room as we prepared to walk the few blocks to our
scheduled visit at U.S. Senator Rick Santorum’s office. We were scheduled to
visit the other Pennsylvania U.S. Senator, Arlen Spector, in the afternoon. We
were armed with the talking points and walked together to the Senator’s office.
Entering his office I noted that there were a few other groups waiting to speak
to the Senator’s aids. We were by far the largest. We were met by two aids and
ushered into a large conference room. We discussed the issues with those aids
as they diligently took notes. They were well informed on the issues we
discussed. The meeting lasted for about a half an hour. We then returned to the
Hyatt to listen to the other Congressman. Lunch was served as we listened to
Wesley Pruden who is a nationally syndicated political commentator and Editor
on Chief of the Washington Times.
The
Coalition third annual Legislative Day was a huge success as were the previous
two. It is imperative for straight Chiropractic to have a presence in
Washington. A filled room shows our national leaders that we want to be
involved in decisions that effect the Chiropractic profession and shows respect
for the Senators and Representatives who come to address us. Much of what is
done on a national level will filter down to the states and effect all
practicing Chiropractors. There is a great deal of satisfaction for the
Chiropractors and students attending. Being part of the national political
process that effects the future of our profession. Meeting and discussing
issues with the leaders of our country. The only thing missing was many of you.
Show your support for the Straight Chiropractic community by attending next
years Legislative Day in the spring of 2007. Make a difference. It’s one day
out of your life that I promise will be exciting and educational.
SEMINARS AVAILABLE FOR CE CREDITS WHICH ARE DUE IN SEPTEMBER OF
2006! (Listed by Location)
Dr. Koren will
demonstrate Koren Specific Technique and give an introduction to KST
on June 15th in Philadelphia and June 29th in Pittsburgh. Approved
for 12 c.e. credit hours.
Get the best adjustment
of your life at the KST seminar. Learn to give the best adjustment of
your life.
Harrisburg
Saturday,
June 24, 2006
Dick
Plummer, DC and Judy Campanale, DC
Chiropractic
Principles of Practice and Patient Education
Best
Western Harrisburg Airport, Rt. 283 (Exit 1B) & the PA Turnpike, 815
Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown, PA – For hotel information: 717.939.1600
Available
for spouses, CA’s, and guests for a discounted fee
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Peter Kevorkian, DC
Children and Chiropractic Practice
Best Western Harrisburg Airport, Rt. 283 (Exit 1B) &
the PA Turnpike, 815 Eisenhower Blvd., Middletown, PA – For hotel
information: 717.939.1600
Available for spouses, CA’s, and guests for a discounted
fee
Saturday/Sunday,
July 29-July 30, 2006
Daniel Murphy, DC
New Era in Whiplash and Spinal Trauma (Part One)
This is a 2-day Seminar offered by the ICA. Register directly by calling 800.423.4690
Saturday/Sunday,
August 12-13, 2006
Richard Christie, DC, Esq.
New
Era in Whiplash and Spinal Trauma (Part Two)
This is a
2-day Seminar offered by the ICA. Register
directly by calling 800.423.4690
Philadelphia
Thursday,
June 15, 2006
Tedd
Koren, DC
12 Hours of Chiropractic Philosophy, Research,
Vaccination and Koren Specific Technique
Dr.
Koren says, “Get the best adjustment of your life at the KST seminar.
Learn to give the best adjustment of your life.”
Holiday
Inn Select - Bucks County, 4700 Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053 (Exit 351 off of the PA Turnpike,
Northeast Philadelphia Region) For hotel information: 215.364.2000
Available
for spouses, CA’s, and guests for a discounted fee
Will
include a short demonstration of the Koren Specific Technique
Saturday, July 8, 2006
Stephen Marini, DC, Ph.D.
Optimum
Immunity
Fort
Washington Holiday Inn - 432 Pennsylvania Avenue, Ft. Washington, PA 19034
(Exit
339 off PA Turnpike), For hotel information:
215.643.3000
Available
for spouses, CA’s, and guests for a discounted fee
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Dick
Plummer, DC and Judy Campanale, DC
Chiropractic
Principles of Practice and Patient Education
Holiday
Inn Select - Bucks County, 4700 Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053 (Exit 351 off of the PA Turnpike,
Northeast Philadelphia Region) For hotel information: 215.364.2000
Available
for spouses, CA’s, and guests for a discounted fee
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Ken
Horup, DC & Bruce Johnson, DC
Practical
Adjustment of the Spine for Sports and Family Practice
Double
Tree Club Hotel - Philadelphia Northeast, 9461 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia,
PA 19114 (Exit 351 off of the PA Turnpike) North of Cottman Ave, Rt. 73, For
hotel information: 215.671.9600
Saturday,
August 26, 2006
David Smith, DC
Documenting the Impairment of Vertebral
Subluxation in Whiplash
Double Tree Club
Hotel - Philadelphia Northeast, 9461 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19114
(Exit 351 off of the PA Turnpike) North of Cottman Ave, Rt. 73, For hotel information:
215.671.9600
Also approved for 12 CE credits in Delaware and
South Carolina
Pittsburgh
Thursday,
June 29, 2006
Tedd
Koren, DC
12 Hours of Chiropractic Philosophy, Research,
Vaccination and Koren Specific Technique
Dr.
Koren says, “Get the best adjustment of your life at the KST seminar.
Learn to give the best adjustment of your life.”
Crowne
Plaza Pittsburgh International Airport, 1160 Thorn Run Road, Coraopolis,
PA 15108, For
hotel information: 412.262.2400
Available
for spouses, CA’s, and guests for a discounted fee
Will include a short
demonstration of the Koren Specific Technique
Thursday, July 27, 2006
David
Smith, DC
Documenting
the Impairment of Vertebral Subluxation in Whiplash
Holiday
Inn Monroeville, 2750 Mosside Blvd., Exit 57 of PA Turnpike, Monroeville,
PA 15146 – For hotel information: 412.372.1022
Also
approved for 12 CE credits for Delaware and South Carolina
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Dick
Plummer, DC and Judy Campanale, DC
Chiropractic
Principles of Practice and Patient Education
Crowne
Plaza Pittsburgh International Airport, 1160 Thorn Run Road, Coraopolis,
PA 15108, For hotel information: 412.262.2400 - Limited Space
Available
for spouses, CA’s, and guests for a discounted fee
Saturday,
August 19, 2006
Gary
Trout, DC
Chiropractice
X-Ray Basics as Applied to Daily Practice
Radisson
Hotel - Pittsburgh, in Monroeville, 101 Mall Boulevard, Monroeville, PA 15146 (Next to Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Across
from Monroeville Mall) For hotel information:
412.373.7300
Saturday,
August 26, 2006
Stephen Marini, DC, Ph.D.
Optimum
Immunity
Hyatt
Regency Pittsburgh International Airport – 1111 Airport Blvd. Pittsburgh,
PA 15231, for hotel information: 724-899-1234
Available
for spouses, CA’s, and guests for a discounted fee
Stroudsburg
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Stephen Marini, DC, Ph.D.
Optimum Immunity
Howard Johnson Hotel - Bartonsville, Rt. 611 & I-80
(Exit 302), Bartonsville, PA 18321 - For hotel information:
570.424.6100
Available for spouses, CA’s, and guests for a
discounted fee
SEMINARS AVAILABLE FOR CE CREDITS WHICH ARE DUE IN SEPTEMBER OF
2006! (Listed by Date – See above information for more details on a specific
seminar)
June
15, 2006 (Thursday)
– Philadelphia - Tedd Koren, DC – 12 Hours of Chiropractic
Philosophy, Research, Vaccination and Koren Specific Technique
June
24, 2006 (Saturday)
– Harrisburg – Dick Plummer, DC and
Judy Campanale, DC
– Chiropractic Principles of Practice and Patient Education
June
29, 2006 (Thursday) - Pittsburgh - Tedd Koren, DC – 12 Hours of Chiropractic
Philosophy, Research, Vaccination and Koren Specific Technique
July
8, 2006 (Saturday)
– Philadelphia – Stephen Marini, DC,
Ph.D. – Optimum
Immunity
July
22, 2006 (Saturday) –
Philadelphia - Dick Plummer, DC and Judy Campanale, DC – Chiropractic Principles of
Practice and Patient Education
July
22, 2006 (Saturday) –
Harrisburg – Peter Kevorkian, DC – Children and Chiropractic
Practice
July
29-30, 2006 (Saturday & Sunday) – Harrisburg
– Daniel Murphy, DC – New
Era in Whiplash and Spinal Trauma (part one) – ICA Seminar
August
12, 2006 (Saturday) –
Pittsburgh - Dick Plummer, DC and Judy Campanale, DC – Chiropractic Principles of
Practice and Patient Education
August
12-13, 2006 (Saturday & Sunday) – Harrisburg – Richard Christie, DC,
Esq. – New Era in
Whiplash and Spinal Trauma (part two) – ICA
Seminar
August
19, 2006 (Saturday) –
Stroudsburg – Stephen Marini, DC,
Ph.D – Optimum Immunity
August
19, 2006 (Saturday) –
Pittsburgh - Gary Trout, DC – Chiropractic X-Ray Basics as
Applied to Daily Practice
August
19, 2006 (Saturday) –
Philadelphia – Ken Horup, DC &
Bruce Johnson, DC –
Practical Adjustment of the Spine for Sports and Family Practice
August
26, 2006 (Saturday) –
Pittsburgh - Stephen Marini, DC, Ph.D – Optimum
Immunity
NON-CREDIT UPCOMING SEMINARS
Watch for upcoming seminars for your continuing education
credits. Also, please let us know if you have any suggestions for future
seminars.
INSURANCE
SEMINARS
presented by Dr. David Smith.
Information to include Medicare, PI and
Workers Compensation rules, as well as documentation and claims submission. Contact Dr. Smith directly for registration
information, 717-652-4672 or DrDaveS@aol.com.
June 17th,
Pittsburgh Central/Greentree, near the airport. Saturday 9am to 1 pm.
June 24th,
Philadelphia, DoubleTree Club Hotel, Northeast, on Roosevelt Blvd
near Street Road.
Saturday 9am to 1 pm.
FOCUS PHILOSOPHY NIGHT
Date: Saturday, July 8,
2006
Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Optional Dinner at 5:30
p.m.
FEATURING – Bob
tarantino dc and tony panzica DC
LOCATION:
Howard Johnson
Bartonsville, PA
Route 611 Bartonsville,
PA (exit 302 off I-80)
(570) 424-6100 for Reservations (ask for Focus Rate)
Please bring your staff
and patients!
COST: Suggested fee is
the price of one office visit. We will be passing the hat to cover expenses.
For more information
contact Sharon Gorman at (570) 350-4091 focus2@ptd.net
FUTURE DATES
August
12, 2006 - Rob Shiffman DC
Setember
9, 2006 – Paula Hedgelon DC and John Hofmann DC
October
14 – Speakers to be announced
Mark
your Calendar!
CLASSIFIED
ADS
You are invited to send us any classified notices
to be included in this newsletter. That
would include selling a practice, looking for a new associate, looking for
someone to cover your practice or looking to buy or sell equipment. E-mail notices to: focus@noln.com or
maryellen@wannerassoc.com
Pennsylvania Associate Needed: Hazleton
Area-Associate needed. New Graduates Welcomed. Sugarloaf chiropractic office is
looking for a highly motivated, passionate, and principle
centered chiropractor to expand her busy referral based wellness practice.
Candidate must be proficient in low force techniques and possess desire to
learn advanced tonal and cranial techniques. Must have adjunctive
procedures certification. On the job training. Competitive Salary. If you
are looking for an opportunity of a lifetime, send CV and photo to Dr. Rowena
de Jesus drrowena@lifeexpressionchiro.com
Fax 570-708-2039
LOCAL
RETIRED DC OFFERING VACATION COVERAGE
Dr. Mel Rosenthal, Saylorsburg, PA is offering to fill-in for DCs within a 45 minute radius of Stroudsburg (Poconos) for vacations and other coverage. Dr. Mel is an adjustment-only practitioner with 35 years of experience in Delaware. He is licensed and insured. Just $50 per hour, no travel charge, with a minimum of 3 hours. For more information call him at 570-992-8282 or email at oneoftheone99@yahoo.com.
ARE YOU INCLUDED IN SHARON GORMAN’S MONDAY
MORNING MESSAGE? E-mail your request to focus@noln.com.
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS INTERESTED IN
JOINING THE CHIROPRACTIC FELLOWSHIP, call (717) 441-6042 or get membership
information at www.chirofellowpa.org.
Chiropractic
Fellowship of PA
908
North Second Street
Harrisburg,
PA 17102
(717)
441-6042, fax: (717) 236-2046
www.chirofellowpa.com
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