June 24, 2008

Mid-Year Extravaganza @ The Turning Stone Resort & Casino

This past weekend we held our 1st Mid-Year event at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino.Whether it was the classes given by Dr. Tom Culleton & Dr. Gerry Clum, the round of golf, spa treatments, or our fabulous dinner with our WellCare Ambassador Harry Carson, it appears that a good time was had by all!!  We would like to thank those doctors that attended as well as our vendors;

American Express, Brican Corp., Doctor Promo, Isagenix, Metro Marketing,Now You Know & Stand Up MRI

We had a wonderful dinner with Mr. Carson who proved to all what an articulate and gracious man he is.  He informed all as to how he was introduced to Chiropractic, what being our Ambassador meant to him and how he wanted to help change the perception of Chiropractic.  He then opened up the autograph session that was supposed to be for the winners of the dinner raffle ONLY, to everyone in the room.  He then spent time walking around the room and chatting with everyone.  He ended the dinner by posing for pictures with all Council members.  He then went with us to Lava, the dance club at the Resort, to see the Sugarhill Gang perform.  He was approached by many people during the course of the day who wanted to shake his hand, and he never turned anyone away!  We thank him and his beautiful wife Maribel for spending the day with us.  We look forward to seeing them again at our annual convention this fall at the Westchester Marriott in Tarrytown. NY.

Harry drew the winners of our first WellCare raffle that benefited the Harry Carson Aplastic Anemia Foundation.  Below is the list of winners, congratulations to all and we would like to thank everyone that participated! 

Grand Prize-Autographed Eli Manning Super Bowl Jersey-Dr. Elwira Kulawik
1st Prize-Autographed Michael Strahan Football-Dr. Elana Brown
2nd prizes
2 Autographed Harry Carson Jerseys
Dr. Robert Browne & Dr. Peter Lombardi
2 Autographed Harry Carson Footballs
Dr. Tom Culleton & Dr. Robert Browne
2 Autographed Harry Carson Mini-Helmets
Amy McCaffrey & Lloyd Gutin

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June 17, 2008

ACA recognizs ICA's Pediatrics Diplomate Certification 

Pediatric Diplomate Certification Recognized by Both ICA and ACA

The Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA)  and the AmericanChiropractic Association’s (ACA) Pediatrics Council are pleased to announce that the Diplomate in Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics (DICCP) is now recognized by the ACA and its pediatrics council as the official credential for specialization in chiropractic pediatrics.

“We are very pleased the ACA Pediatrics Council has decided to accept the DICCP as the credential common to both associations,” said ICA Pediatrics Council Chair Lora Tanis, DC. “There is now consistency to the postgraduate education that doctors of chiropractic receive when specializing in pediatric care.”

“After thoroughly evaluating the education, examination and certification processes required to attain a DICCP certification, the members of ACA’s Pediatrics Council determined the program met the standards of the ACA and is deserving of recognition.  This historic determination represents the first time a certification program has the recognition of both the ACA and the ICA,” said ACA Pediatrics Council President Elise Hewitt, DC.

The DICCP program was developed more than 15 years ago by the ICA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics. The DICCP program is a three-year, 30-module program with year-end internal exams, (both oral and written).  Currently, there are 160 DICCPs across the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

“We are so pleased to be able to recognize this high-quality program,” Dr. Hewitt added.“Our main goal is to increase the number of highly educated and well-trained doctors in this specialized field of chiropractic pediatrics.  As the public increasingly understands and accepts chiropractic, there is a great need for the specialty services offered by pediatric chiropractors.  Through the DICCP program, the profession can play an increased role in the care of our nation’s children.”

Since its inception in 1993, the DICCP program has maintained the highest standards of education.  The program is administered by select chiropractic colleges, which must follow strict requirements regarding faculty, attendance and examination.  Upon completion of the program and passage of the required internal examinations, doctors of chiropractic are eligible to sit for the board examination which is conducted by the Testing Board for the DICCP, the International College of Chiropractic Pediatrics (ICCP).

“I believe we share a similar goal with the ACA Pediatrics Council, which is to provide quality education at the postgraduate level that can withstand the scrutiny of its content, instruction and administration,” said Dr. Tanis.  “I am very glad we now have a common program between our two pediatric councils and together we can now move forward and focus on the activities that will advance our profession with regard to the care of infants and children.”

To learn more about the DICCP certification program, including which schools currently offer DICCP instruction, visit the websites of the ICA Council on Chiropractic Pediatrics (www.icapediatrics.com) or the ACA Pediatrics Council (www.acapedscouncil.org).

 COUNCIL TO OFFER FREE MARKETING CAMPAIGN TO MEMBERS!

Most marketing campaigns come with large upfront expenses and promise us a big return on our investment. The Council is offering every member a FREE marketing program entitled the Wellcare Revolution. This program is FREE for all NY Chiropractic Council members. There are no additional costs to be a part of this program. Non-members that join the council are automatically included in this program as part of the normal member benefits package.  The Council’s yearly dues are $450. So for a monthly investment of approximately $40/month or one inexpensive adjustment you can be a member of the Council. That is an investment of only $450 to be a member of the WellCare Revolution and also have many other benefits. For a full list of these benefits see http://www.nycouncil.com/index.php?file=benefits.htm. To learn more about the Wellcare Revolution log on to www.wellcarerevolution.com

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