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#LeadersMade: Dr. Laurie Burke

Posted on August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 in Alumni in Leaders Made

Laurie Burke, DC (‘82), CCSP, DABCA set up her practice in west county St. Louis the first weekday after she graduated from Logan University. While her location and her passion for chiropractic haven’t changed in the last 38 years, Dr. Burke has added some new tools to her arsenal, completing her acupuncture diplomate certificate after three years of study in 2016 through the American Chiropractic Association. “Acupuncture opened my eyes to a different way of healing,” she said. “It can treat a variety of disorders, including depression, menstrual irregularities, musculoskeletal problems, vertigo, Bell’s palsy, shingles and bedwetting.” She’s also found

Dr. Melissa Engelson Appointed to ACA’s Sports Council Bylaws Task Force

Posted on June 9, 2020 in College of Chiropractic in General in Leaders Made

Melissa Engelson, DC, DHPE, MS, CSCS, DACBSP®, ICCSP, assistant professor and clinical assessor at Logan, was recently appointed to the American Chiropractic Association’s (ACA) Sports Council Bylaws Task Force. The ACA Sports Council was established to help provide advanced educational programs to engage chiropractors who are committed to improving and promoting chiropractic treatment of athletes. Dr. Engelson will be working to review and update the council’s bylaws. This term will culminate at the ACA Engage in 2022. This conference is part of ongoing efforts to educate members and provide networking and leadership-development opportunities. “I have been waiting and watching for

Logan Inducts Next Class of Chiropractic Students into the University Health Center

Posted on June 4, 2020June 5, 2020 in Clinics in College of Chiropractic in Leaders Made in Students

Logan faculty and staff are excited to induct the next class of Doctor of Chiropractic students into the Logan University Health Centers. The Health Center Induction Ceremony will be presented on our website Monday, June 8 at 11:30 am CST. Tune into https://www.logan.edu/health-center-induction-ceremony/ to watch at that time. Please note, the link will not be live until Monday, June 8.

Student Ambassadors Help New Students Transition to Virtual Life at Logan

Posted on May 27, 2020June 1, 2020 in Campus Culture in Clubs & Organizations in Leaders Made in Online Resources in Students

For any student starting school this summer, the transition post-pandemic means beginning the school year online rather than on campus. This can be a challenge for many students as they adjust to a new class rigor. Logan University’s student ambassadors are available to help students begin their new chapter in chiropractic and health sciences in a virtual way. “As an ambassador for Logan, I’m trying to make new students feel like they’re involved even though it’s virtual, so when they come back to campus they don’t feel left out of anything,” trimester 6 DC student Casey Mullen said. Both Casey

Virtual Graduation Awards Ceremony

Posted on April 22, 2020April 24, 2020 in Leaders Made in Students

Join us for a Virtual Awards Ceremony at 9 a.m. CST on Friday, April 24, 2020. This event recognizes the academic achievements of our College of Chiropractic and College of Health Sciences students from the April 2020 graduating class, as well as faculty members, clinicians and staff, who demonstrate Logan University’s values on a daily basis. Stream the ceremony here. As you watch the ceremony, share your well wishes for the award recipients with @LoganUniversity on social media using #LoganUGrad & #LeadersMade.

Students, Faculty Represent Logan in Washington, D.C.

Posted on February 13, 2020 in Healthcare in Leaders Made in Students

At Logan, education happens both in the classroom and around the world. Earlier this month, 20 students, led by Professor Patrick Montgomery, DC, MS, FASA, FICC, and Director of Assessment and Accreditation Kristina Petrocco-Napuli, DC, MS, FICC, FACC, had the opportunity to head to Washington, D.C. The group attended the American Chiropractic Association’s National Conference and lobbied for H.B. 3654, a bipartisan bill that, if passed, would offer complete chiropractic coverage in Medicare. Over the course of their stay, students met with ACA Missouri Representatives, as well as Congressional Representatives and Senators from other states, and learned to use their