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A New Chapter Begins: Logan Clinician Ventures to Vietnam to Open Chiropractic Clinic

A dream that was put on hold for five years is now coming to fruition for Jesse Politowski, DC (’13). The Logan clinician is starting a new chapter of his life in Vietnam where he plans to open a chiropractic clinic. “After I graduated from Logan, I worked in Southeast Asia for six years,” he said. “But during a trip back to the U.S., the pandemic hit. I always wanted to go back. I love it there, and it’s been my dream to start a practice.” Dr. Politowski said in the country that is home to approximately 98 million people, …

Stroke Survivor Overcomes Challenges with Help from Chiropractic Care

Thirteen years ago, 32-time marathoner Jim Indelicato was running errands when he suddenly felt ill. He called his daughter, a nurse, who met him on the side of the road along with an ambulance. After several tests at the hospital, Jim learned he had suffered a brain stem stroke. “I was retired less than a year from the Air National Guard after a 40-year military career, and I was in great shape,” said Jim. “It was a shock when this stroke happened, and I knew I was lucky to be alive.” After two months in the hospital, he was released …

Spine and Health Signs for Pediatric Chiropractic Care Needs

Parents and caregivers have an endless list of responsibilities, but keeping a baby safe and healthy is a top priority! Logan professor Mary Unger-Boyd, DC (’97), DICS, CACCP, has been a practicing chiropractor for more than 20 years and has extensive knowledge and first-hand experience working with children, especially babies. As we enter National Baby Safety Month, ensure you are creating a safe space for your baby to grow, learn and play. “Minor falls and injuries may affect the neuro-biomechanical balance of the spine,” explains Dr. Unger-Boyd. “Even though kids are extremely resilient, these minor incidents may affect the development …

Chiropractic Care Benefits Patients with Down Syndrome

At Logan University’s Health Centers, our physicians and student doctors provide evidence-informed, patient-centered, natural health care to members of the St. Louis community. From infants to adults, veterans to athletes and everyone in between, Logan’s health centers are proud to serve a diverse patient population. Emily Ratliff, director of events at Logan University, has been to Montgomery Health Center on multiple occasions for chiropractic care. She has experienced the benefits first-hand, so she decided to take her children in for adjustments as well. Emily’s daughter Elizabeth has Down Syndrome and after multiple surgeries, doctors’ appointments and hospital stays, Elizabeth typically …

Integrative Management of Chronic Spinal Pain

By Kelsey Lewis, DC The burden of spinal pain on a personal and global level cannot be understated. Spinal pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and because of this, researchers have taken a magnifying glass to past and current treatment strategies. Opioids were once given at high rates in hopes of managing chronic pain, much of which was spinal pain. The readily prescribed opioids lead to misuse, addiction, and disability lending to a major burden on the healthcare and social systems. High-impact research has since declared that opioids should not be used in the management of chronic pain, …

Logan Health Center in St. Louis Now Open

Logan University’s newest Health Center, located in the Stephen A. Orthwein Center at Paraquad, is officially open and accepting patients. Located at 5200 Berthold Ave. in St. Louis, the Health Center is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. The new, full-service Health Center will allow Logan clinicians and student doctors to expand this patient-centered care for individuals of all ages and abilities in the St. Louis community. Open to the public, the Logan Health Center within the Stephen A. Orthwein Center at …