Maggie Toigo, Author at Logan University

Meet Dr. Elise Hewitt

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 in College of Health Sciences in General

Logan University is proud to welcome Elise G. Hewitt, DC, DICCP, FICC as program director for chiropractic pediatric education. A board certified pediatric chiropractor and one of the foremost authorities in the specialty of chiropractic pediatrics, Dr. Hewitt has spent her entire career advocating for the chiropractic care of children. Dr. Hewitt is an alumna of the University of Colorado and a summa cum laude graduate of Western States Chiropractic College (now UWS). In addition to treating children in her pediatrics-only practice, Dr. Hewitt served as president of the ACA Pediatrics Council for 10 years and is a member of the …

Logan University Partners with University Hospitals Connor Integrative Health Network for Student Training

Posted on April 22, 2021April 22, 2021 in College of Chiropractic in General in Students

Logan University is proud to announce a clinical training affiliation with University Hospitals (UH) Connor Integrative Health Network in Cleveland, Ohio. The partnership was established through Logan graduate David Vincent, DC (’91), Buoncore Family Endowed Director of Chiropractic Medicine at UH Connor Integrative Health Network. Dr. Vincent was responsible for introducing chiropractic to the UH organization and has integrated chiropractic into a number of UH institutes, such as primary care, sports medicine, and spine and pain management. Dr. Vincent said clinical training affiliation will allow Logan Doctor of Chiropractic students to rotate through the UH system, gaining valuable experience in …

Playing in the Big Leagues: Dr. Emma Minx Finds Dream Job with Chicago Bears

Posted on April 20, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic

As one of only two female chiropractors working in the National Football League (NFL), Emma Minx, DC (‘14), CCSP, MS sees her role with the Chicago Bears in some ways like an offensive lineman. She’s clearing a path for others behind her. “I feel a responsibility to create opportunities for others,” she said. “If I was unable to get the job done, that could affect women getting jobs in the NFL or other male-dominated fields. It is a challenge, and I am constantly evaluating and determining new ways to rise above expectations.” Working alongside her former colleague Stuart Yoss, DC, …

A Chiropractic Touchdown: Logan Alumnus Dr. Ben Johnson Treats Tennessee Titans

Posted on April 20, 2021May 5, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic in Sports At Logan

A sea of silver and blue engulfs Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. The smell of freshly cut grass fills the air. While on-field warm-ups take place, sideline reporters give pre-game updates. Coaches review playbooks. Referees prepare for the coin toss. In the locker room, Ben Johnson, DC (’11), MS (’11), ICCSP adjusts the world’s best football players to ensure they are at peak mobility for the many hits they will soon dodge. It’s game day. Or for Dr. Johnson, it’s a typical Sunday as the team chiropractor for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). Dr. Johnson evaluates …

A Win for the Ages: Logan Alumnus Dr. Mike Murphy Takes Part in St. Louis Blues Championship

Posted on April 20, 2021April 20, 2021 in Alumni in Athletics in College of Chiropractic

It took several days for Mike Murphy, DC (’95) to get through the 500 texts he received after the St. Louis Blues clinched the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history in summer 2019. For the past 22 years, Dr. Murphy has served as the official chiropractor for the St. Louis hockey team. He admits that June 12, 2019, “was a pretty surreal moment” of his career. “We’ve come close a few times, but in order to win the Stanley Cup, a lot of things have to go your way … good players, staying healthy and, of course, …

Logan’s BSHB Program Helps Veteran Achieve Dream of Attending Medical School

Posted on April 19, 2021April 19, 2021 in College of Health Sciences in Students

For James Robinson, Logan University’s Bachelor of Science in Human Biology (BSHB) program presented a path for him to achieve his dream of becoming a physician. James was a specialist in the United States Army’s 3rd Special Forces Group stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, from 2006 to 2010. After he was disabled during combat while deployed in Afghanistan, he served in the U.S. Army Reserve until 2014. When he started working at the Veterans Affairs (VA) Southern Nevada Healthcare System as an advanced medical support assistant and intermediate care technician, he realized he wanted to study medicine. “My goal …