Comments for Chiropractors and the US Military

Comment on Soldier’s Stories by cmnacnud

cmnacnud — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:26:37 +0000

Thanks for asking. The way to get more information is to contact the ACA government relations team and join them. Offer to contact your congressman and senator. Then follow through by actually calling. Ask them to cosponsor one of the bills currently before them and listed on the ACA website. Then ask them what they think of chiropractic in the DoD. Ask them what they are doing about it. Tell them that you expect to see something done and you expect to be updated on the situation regularly. Find out what their past votes have been regarding these issues call them on bad votes and praise them for good ones. Call the chiropractor at the base nearest you and create a internship program with your school. Most military hospitals are teaching hospitals see if they will let students from your school do rounds there.
The way to get info is to get involved and. Create the exciting things that you hope to hear about someone else doing.

Comment on Soldier’s Stories by Heather Hogelucht

Heather Hogelucht — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:32:44 +0000

I am currently a T1 at Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, MN and I am very interested in chiropractic and the military; is there any way I could get more information on the career and the movements going on to promote chiropractors in the military? I am always up to date on the ACA’s website, but would like more information. Thanks!

Comment on Letter to the DoD by Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 22:17:33 +0000

This is a right step in the right direction. I am a prior service National Guard medic. I have served my country for 8 years helping soldiers stay in the fight. Although I have never served in the active branches, I have trained with the best. My experiences as a medic lead me down the career path of being able to help others with chiropractic. I have long awaited the opportunity to help within the military branches as a chiropractor and to give back to my country once again.
Over the past five years, I have worked and continue to work in multiple sates trying to help as many people as possible. My military families by far hold a special place to me. However, under the current system they are also the hardest families to keep on the wellness pace. The current system does not allow covered access to chiropractic service. This is by far long over due. We have the best fighting force in the world so we should have the healthiest fighting force in the world.
Our profession and integration within the department of defense is a giant leap for our profession. We must all work together to support the current legislations and be proactive in writing your representatives. The ICA is a great place to start. You can receive the entire documents to cut and past to email or snail mail to your state representative. I have worked very hard to make my voice heard over this and I will honor the day when access to chiropractic care is universal and un- bias.
Chiropractic should be a commissioned profession and be established in ever VA hospital. We have earned the right to sit at the table with everyone else. It will be my honor to serve my country again when the opportunity arise again.
Dr. Pat

Comment on Soldier’s Stories by drlogiudice

drlogiudice — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 09:47:38 +0000

My name is SSG LoGiudice, I am a career soldier and former Recon Marine. I had a lifetime dream of becoming commissioned and serving our troops and their families as a military chiropractor. I have my own private practice and am a drilling reservist in the OR ARNG, My colleagues from SPC to LTCOL not only ask for adjustments but sometimes demand it. I bring my portable table and they love the stretching and actually having someone telling them what is wrong and how it can be fixed. I have adjusted so many soldiers that have never received care, and now they are so thankful and appreciative. I could just treat soldiers when I drill and I would be very happy and content. I’m in the process of applying for a position with the Portland VA. But there is no job title or job number, so I have to do it face to face. I’m hoping and praying for the best outcome. I love my job, I just wish I could treat more people. I am patiently waiting for the Obama administration to make some positive changes in our healthcare. HQ RTI Monmouth OR.

Comment on New Legislation by Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 03:06:49 +0000

AMAZING!!!! Nothing short of my dreams coming true! This is what I have always wanted to do with my Dr’s!!!!