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In previous articles, I’ve oftenasked you to support youralma mater by donating toone of our special givingclubs. This time, I’m NOTgoing to ask you to give justfor the sake of giving. Instead,I’d like to share with you aspecific example of how yourfinancial assistance can makea difference for a current

NUHS student.

Dana Madigan, DC, MPH, an NUHS resident inresearch, recently attended the 2014 Association ofChiropractic Colleges–Research Agenda Conference(ACC-RAC) in Orlando, Florida. While the universityhas no existing funding mechanism to pay for anNUHS resident’s participation at this prestigiouschiropractic research event, Dr. Madigan was able to attend thanks to the personal financialsupport of an NUHS alumni who paid for her flight to Orlando.

Our alumni association looks for ways to support theuniversity’s involvement in advancing the profession,and it seemed like a great idea to make it possiblefor our research resident to participate in ACC-RAC.In addition, Claire Johnson, DC, MSEd, NUHS’Journals editor and ACC-RAC planning committeemember, invited Dr. Madigan to moderate a sessionat the conference. By working the event, herconference registration fee was waived.

In fact, I’m investigating whether the associationmight put together a fund to support futureendeavors to increase meaningful involvement ofstudents, residents and faculty at importantprofessional forums.

Dr. Madigan is already makingher mark on the chiropracticprofession and NUHS history.She was the first to earn bothher doctor of chiropractic andmaster’s in public health in2013 from the DC/MPHdegree program that NUHScoordinates with theUniversity of Illinois atChicago School of PublicHealth. She is also the first DCstudent to receive an Albert Schweitzer Fellowship,pioneered the Public Health Club at NUHS,presented research to the American Public Health

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NUHS Statistics 2014Total Students 693Chiropractic – Illinois 323Chiropractic – Florida 67Naturopathic Medicine 124MS in Oriental Medicine 45MS in Acupuncture 32MS in Advanced Clinical Practice 7MS in Diagnostic Imaging 3Bachelor of Science 41Prerequisite Program 22Massage Therapy 17Non-Degree Seeking Students 12Student Body: Female – 59.9% Male – 40.1%

Total Faculty: Full-Time – 74 Part-Time – 48Total Staff: Full-Time – 83 Part-Time – 12

Student-centric— is the focus of some of the most recent improvements to National University, illustrated by PresidentJoseph Stiefel in his State of the University slide presentation at Homecoming 2014. A major highlight of the recentrenovations is the Learning Resource Center in Lombard where new modular furniture and clustered seating areas,complete with tables and electrical outlets for laptops, give students more places where they can work together. “Wewant to drive people to the library. We want it to be an epicenter of the campus We want to have areas for studentsto collaborate because that is how they learn and that supports our mission of learning, “ Dr. Stiefel says.

A dramatic centerpiece in the LRC is the Anatomage, atouch sensitive table that enables digital visualization andexploration of the human body...and so much more. Itwill be incorporated into various curriculums andbecome a valuable resource for students.

Janse Hall’s #141, which was repurposed as the anatomylab while the new lab was constructed last year, alsoreceived a face lift. The “mobile” classroom is set up forinteractive use with cameras and outlets at each table,but the tables can be removed to reconfigure the roomfor additional usage.

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#NUHSHomecoming2014“Like us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. HashtagNUHS Homecoming 2014,” was the familiar catchphraseuttered by President Joseph Stiefel throughout the Junefestivities as he encouraged attendees to use social mediato keep NUHS faculty, staff, alumni, and students instantlyupdated on the event’s exciting activities.

So if you missed Homecoming or you’d like to relive someof the memories, there are still lots of photos, videos andmore you can see on the NUHS website.

Go to www.nuhs.edu/homecoming/2014 and viewphotos and video highlights including the time capsuleceremony, the State of the University address, and a videotribute to this year’s reunion classes.

Or search for #NUHSHomecoming2014 on Twitter.

“Our ambitions are bold and so must be our desireto change and evolve our culture.”

Satya Nadella

These are the words that Satya Nadella, MicrosoftCEO, recently wrote in an email to all of hisemployees. Mr. Nadella was referencing hisindustry and the digital world that Microsoftinfluences. His statement struck a chord with meas I have found the same resonance throughoutmy first year as president. Walking through thehalls of either of our University sites, one cannotescape the truth that National’s ambitions havebeen bold and ours is a culture of evolution — ifnot at times revolutionary.

As a University, we reflected upon that history ofevolution and our rich culture at our homecomingcelebration this past June at a time capsulereplacement ceremony. In 1962, at the dedicationof the Lombard campus, Dr. Joseph Janse placedthe time capsule filled with memorabilia into themain building. At our 50th anniversary celebrationin 2013, Dr. James Winterstein recovered thereceptacle from the wall and we shared inmemories of our Lombard home in the 1960s.

This year, in another special ceremony, our veryown Dr. Charles Tasharski helped me put thecapsule of historical memorabilia back into thewall, to be opened once again at the 100thanniversary of the Lombard campus in 2063.Many of those in attendance at the ceremony wereamazed to know that Dr. Tasharski was alsopresent at the first ceremony with Dr. Janse!

(He had waited until the Lombard campus openedto start his first trimester at National.)

The years that filled the time between Dr.Tasharski’s involvement in the two ceremoniesdemonstrate the tradition of bold ambition in ourUniversity’s culture. Dr. Janse and Dr. Wintersteinenabled and redefined, respectively, the educationthat was possible and that is now a sophisticatedmember of the higher education community.

We are defining the future of integrated healthcare by what we do at two different Universitylocations, while educating students from thecertificate level all the way through to the firstprofessional doctoral programs. Our alumni areidentified as leaders — Senator Dennis Jones, Dr.Rick Dietzen, Dr. Tony Hamm, Dr. Reed Phillips,Dr. James Cox — just to name a few that I havetalked with in the last few weeks. And, in our hallsright now are the leaders of tomorrow, those whoare connected with our history through dedicatedfaculty and staff such as Dr. Tasharski.

Resounding bold ambition and careful,considered evolution is also here, Mr. Nadella. Thefaculty and staff advance what we know today intothe opportunities of tomorrow. We continue topush the boundaries of the professions representedat National University. We want all of ourgraduates to have the ability to choose the type ofpractice that they want, and not be confined to alowest common denominator approach.

It’s been a great year, here’s to tomorrow.

Here’s to the past, present and future...By Joseph Stiefel, MS, EdD, DCNUHS President

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PUBLISHERJoseph P. D. Stiefel, MS, EdD, DCPresident

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Dr. Charles Tasharski, NUHS professor of radiology, andPresident Joseph Stiefel, replace the time capsule originallyplaced in 1963 at the Lombard campus dedication whenDr. Tasharski was a first year student.

Dr. Robert J. Antonelli, Plainview, NYDr. Richard C. Brown, Wappingers Falls, NYDr. Robert N. Brown, Dallas, NCDr. Joseph Cacciatore, Freeport, NYDr. James O. Campbell, Irwin, PADr. William Carlisle, Charlotte, NCDr. H. T. Carlson Jr., Littleton, CODr. Erwin R. Chambers, Meriden, CTDr. Terry Palmer Collinson, Colorado Springs, CODr. G. Thomas Daubenspeck, Springfield, OHDr. Herbert J. Davis, Houston, MSDr. Gary L. Fisher, Angola, IN

Dr. Donald R. Gillison, Fairfield, ILDr. Stephen Goldman, East Setauket, NYDr. E. Paul Grimmeisen, Farmington, MADr. Edwin G. Grzankowski, Buffalo, NYDr. D. Brian Heslip, Novato, CADr. Richard J. Holden, Lincoln, RIDr. James A. IanDiorio, Cooperstown, NYDr. Gerald D. Irwin, Jeannette, PADr. Arlyn W. Jacobus, Crown Point, INDr. Arnold Krause, Benton, KYDr. John Lefand, Chester, NJDr. Sheldon Levine, Coram, NY

Dr. Edward D. Meehan, Oakmont, PADr. Mario Milani, Vereeniging, South AfricaDr. Wayne H. Ortman, Canistota, SDDr. C. C. Paprocki, Whiteland, INDr. Lewis S. Passman, Delray Beach, FLDr. David C. Sonsmith, Battle Creek, MIDr. Frank A. Stiso, Colonia, NJDr. G. Robert Tharp, Halifax, Nova Scotia, CanadaDr. Francis X. Tortora, Wilton, CTDr. James W. Walker, Charlottesville, VADr. William H. Wood, St. Cloud, MNDr. Malcolm Zarnfaller, Skillman, NJ

Introducing: A Clinical PearlNicholas Chancellor, DC, MS, and Robert Humphreys, DC, DACNB

CaseA 67-year-old Caucasian female presents with a chief complaint of neck and shoulder pain (6/10) and stiffnessbilaterally with associated headaches. She reports her symptoms have been present for the last 6 months, withoutknown cause, and are worse in the morning. She states the headache is almost constant and feels like a pulsingsensation. She has been trying ice, NSAIDs, and rest at home but cannot seem to get relief. She decided to comein for care because she has noticed feeling tired more often and thinks it is related to her resting and not beingas active as she was in the past.

Examination FindingsVitals: Blood Pressure – 125/78, Pulse – 96 bpm, Temperature – 100.3°F, Respirations – 18 rpm. Cervical andshoulder ranges of motion were equal and unrestricted bilaterally. Muscle testing of the neck and shouldersrevealed no weakness in any tested muscles bilaterally. Palpation of the neck and shoulders revealed manytender spots and when touching the head the patient reported soreness over the entire scalp.

QuestionWhat is the most urgent condition/symptom that will develop if this patient is not treated correctly?1. Paralysis? 2. Blindness? 3. Numbness?

DiscussionThis patient presents with a myriad of symptoms that could all be unrelated, but key items in her history pointto the need for a more complete work-up. Laboratory analysis would reveal an anemia and an elevatederythrocyte sedimentation rate. Add these findings to her low grade fever and rapid resting heart rate and herclinical picture increases in urgency. A referral for corticosteroids will not only help the patient improve, but willalso help prevent ocular and vascular damage that could lead to blindness, stroke, or infarctions.

Clinical PearlOver 50% of patients who are diagnosed with polymyalgia rheumatica also suffer from temporal arteritis andneed an urgent medical referral to limit or prevent severe, life threatening sequelae.

KUDOSNational University of Health Sciences sincerelyappreciates the following alumni who havereferred students to the Summer 2014 class. ThankYou!

Ralph DeStephano, DC 1992 IllinoisRyan Kneessi, ND 2013 MarylandJeanne Lapp, DC 1987 IllinoisDavid Marr, DC 2003 IllinoisRachel Marynowski, ND 2010 GeorgiaChristian Oberheide, DC 2007 IllinoisDavid Parish, DC 1984 IllinoisGreg Schulte, DC 1999 IllinoisBruce Serven, DC 1984 MichiganDavid Stone, DC 1998 MichiganDerek Talbot, DC 2001 IllinoisJames Winterstein, DC 1968 IllinoisTony Zemlinsky, DC 2002 Illinois

It’s obvious to the graduate of any college oruniversity that today’s students have a wider variety of learning experiences and extracurricularopportunities available to them than in their owntime as students. National University alumni are no different.

Meet Emily Hatcher, who is currently a sixth trimesterstudent in the doctor of naturopathic medicineprogram at NUHS. In addition to her studies, she isa student worker in the Office of Alumni andDevelopment and works off campus as a swiminstructor and lifeguard.

Originally from Sheridan, Illinois, Emily earned herbachelor’s degree in health science from BenedictineUniversity in Lisle, Illinois.

“Ironically, I wanted to be a chiropractor since I was14 and even shadowed a DC in high school a fewtimes. Although I decided chiropractic medicinewasn’t for me, through that initial research Idiscovered NUHS. Since I still wanted to dosomething in alternative medicine, I checked out the

other programs and found that naturopathicmedicine was perfect for me,” says Emily.

“I looked at other schools, but felt National had moreadvantages. NUHS has both a solid naturopathicphilosophy and basis in science, so I felt that itprovided a better foundation.”

Although still a student, she is already broadeningher medical experience. In April, Emily went toKenya as a volunteer with the Africa Foundation forIntegrated Medicine. She worked in four rural Maasaivillages as part of a mobile clinic. “We saw a lot ofpatients with parasites and GI issues due tocontaminated water sources. We also saw cases ofmalnutrition in infants and toddlers,” Emily reports.

“My favorite experience there was shadowing in theOB/GYN and pediatric wards of a communityhospital in one of the towns,” she says, where sheactually was able to witness a cesarean section.

“When I graduate, I would love to work in women’shealth and pediatrics, specializing in wellness duringpregnancy and postpartum care. I would also love tobe a midwife,” she says. Ultimately, Emily feels thepull to practice in the western states. “I visitedMontana in June and loved the area. I plan to visitColorado and Oregon, too, and would also love tosee California,” says the native Midwesterner.

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In MemoriamDr. C. Laurence Allen, 92, of St. Joseph, Michigan,died March 20. He graduated from Hamilton Collegein Clinton, New York, and worked for 30 years atRetail Credit Company as a claims director. At age55, he went back to college and received his doctorof chiropractic degree from The National College ofChiropractic in 1981. Dr. Allen had practices in bothSt. Clair and Wayland. He is survived by Ginger, hiswife of 66 years, three children, 10 grandchildren,and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded indeath by three children.

Dr. Stanley Leon Botway, Maj. USAF (Ret), 81, ofArapahoe, North Carolina, died February 19. Heserved 24 years in the U.S. Air Force, the Reservesand the Air Guard. Dr. Botway graduated fromchiropractic college in 1964 and practiced for 35years. He and his wife toured 49 states and 3countries on their motorcycle and were members ofCross Island Motorcycle Club for more than 50 years.He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Millicent“Missy” Botway, and one daughter, Andrea LynnBotway of Long Island, New York.

Dr. Allen R. Buresz, 62, lifetime resident of Lemont,Illinois, died February 2. Dr. Buresz graduated fromThe National College of Chiropractic in 1980, andwas the owner and operator of the Allen R. BureszChiropractic Clinic in Lemont. He is survived by hiswife, Alice, and daughter, Diana.

Dr. Angelo DelliQuadri, 86, of Youngstown, Ohio,died April 21. He served as a Naval corpsman withthe Marines in World War II and in the KoreanConflict. Dr. DelliQuadri graduated from YoungstownUniversity and The National College of Chiropracticin 1956 and practiced in Girard for 50 years. Duringhis career, he enjoyed serving as a football teamphysician, as well as mentoring and inspiring manyfuture chiropractors in Ohio. He is survived by Mary,his wife of 63 years; sons, Dr. David (Mary Kay), Dr.John (Cathy), and Tom (Pam); a daughter, Ann (Larry)Canale; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandson.He was preceded in death by a son, Dr. DanielDelliQuadri (NCC 1981).

Dr. Paul J. Eagle, 65, of Charlotte, North Carolina,died on May 9. He earned his BS degree from CentralMichigan University in 1971 and graduated cumlaude from The National College of Chiropractic in1984. “Doc” had a special gift as a chiropractor anda dedication to his profession and his patients atEagle Chiropractic. He was available holidays andweekends to those who needed him, and in semi-retirement, he joined Chirocarolina in Charlotte. Dr.Eagle is survived by two sons, two brothers, a nieceand nephew.

Dr. Robert Mahlon Hall, 88, of Lake St. Louis,Missouri, died March 20. He served in the Army AirCorps in WWII, and graduated from The NationalCollege of Chiropractic in 1949. Dr. Hall was amember of the Missouri State ChiropracticAssociation and practiced for 38 years at theChiropractic Clinic of St. Charles, retiring in 1987.He is survived by Marcella, his wife of 66 years, fourdaughters, and 11 grandchildren. He was precededin death by his son, Dr. Robert M. Hall, Jr. (NCC1974).

Dr. Lloyd E. Latch, 84, of San Francisco, California,died April 11. After graduating from high school onChicago’s South Side, he served two years in theArmy during the Korean Conflict as a medic and was

stationed in Japan treating the wounded airlifted fromKorea. His many life experiences as a gymnast,weight lifter and body builder led him to chiropracticand the desire to help others in a natural way withoutdrugs or surgery. After leaving the Army, he tookpreparatory courses at the University of Illinois, andthen enrolled at The National College of Chiropractic,graduating in 1958. He moved to San Francisco andset up his practice in 1959, which grew to be one ofthe largest in the United States, with the addition ofDr. Kenneth So and two of his sons, Dr. David andDr. Daniel in 1997. Dr. Lloyd treated manycelebrities but considered all his patients equallyimportant. He lectured nationally at chiropracticcolleges and seminars, was named Chiropractor ofthe Year by the Parker Chiropractic ResearchFoundation and the Professional Chiropractic Societyof America, and was awarded a Life AchievementAward in 2014 by the California ChiropracticAssociation. He is survived by Connie, his wife of 50years, four sons, a grandson and six granddaughters.

Dr. Thomas A. Marchitto, 69, of Rotterdam, NewYork, died May 31. He attended Lincoln ChiropracticCollege and graduated from the Chiropractic Instituteof New York in 1967. Dr. Marchitto operated hispractice in Rotterdam for many years. He is survivedby two daughters, his mother, a brother and sister,and several nieces and nephews.

Dr. William Spencer McKay, 86, of St. Clair Shores,Michigan, died on March 19. A Navy veteran, hegraduated from The National College of Chiropracticin 1960. Dr. McKay had a successful practice in Flint,Michigan, and later in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.He often said he never worked a day in his life, as heloved being a chiropractor so much that it didn't feellike work. He was predeceased by his wife, Doris,and is survived by two daughters, threegranddaughters, and a great-granddaughter.

Dr. Harold L. Olmstead III, 62, of Lafayette, NewJersey, died on June 30. He earned his BS degree atRichard Stockton College of New Jersey and hisdoctor of chiropractic degree from The NationalCollege of Chiropractic in 1981. Harold was ahumanitarian and a gentle man and was loved by allwho knew him. Dr. Olmstead is survived by his wife, Catherine, a daughter, his mother, a brother and four sisters.

Dr. Baxter Worth Paschal Jr., 68, of Southern Pines,North Carolina, died July 1. He earned his BS degreefrom Lincoln College of Chiropractic and his DCfrom The National College of Chiropractic in 1974.Dr. Paschal went on to practice in both Fayettevilleand Southern Pines for more than 40 years, and washost of a popular radio talk show, “Bax Matters,” onFayetteville station WFNC in the early 1990s. He wasalso an accomplished pilot and in addition to familyexcursions, he logged hundreds of miles transportingthose who could not afford medical treatment. Hewas proud of the fact that he logged enough miles tofly around the world three times. Dr. Paschal issurvived by three sons and two grandchildren.

Dr. Gregory R. Poyle, 50, of Avon, Ohio, died May21. He graduated from Elyria Catholic High School,The Ohio State University, and The National Collegeof Chiropractic in 1990. He was a self-employedchiropractor who owned Chiropractic Concepts inSheffield Village for 20 years. He is survived by Jill,his wife of 24 years, four children, his mother, abrother and a sister.

Dr. John C. Radabaugh, Sr., 91, of Toledo, Ohio, diedMarch 24. He was an Army Ranger and earned the

Purple Heart in France during WWII. Dr. Radabaughgraduated from Lincoln Chiropractic College in 1948and operated a large practice in West Toledo for 30years where he would see up to 50 patients a day,many referred by medical doctors. Dr. Radabaughwas a state director for the Northwest OhioChiropractic Association, and president of the OhioState Chiropractic Association for 1976-77. For muchof his practice, the Ohio State Medical Boardregulated chiropractic physicians as limited medicalpractitioners. Dr. Radabaugh lobbied for chiropracticto have its own examining board to confer licensesand oversee the profession, and in 1975 when Ohioestablished such a board, he considered that hisgreatest achievement. Dr. Radabaugh waspredeceased by his wife Lois, and is survived by hissons, Dr. John C., Jr. (NCC 1970) and Craig, adaughter, Lynn, a granddaughter, and a great-granddaughter.

Dr. John J. Votruba, 75, of Saginaw, Michigan, diedMay 22. Dr. Votruba earned a BS at Central MichiganUniversity, an MS at Wayne State University, and hisDC from Lincoln Chiropractic College in 1970. Hewas an instructor at Lincoln College, teachingneurophysiology, developmental psychology andcardio-pulmonary diagnosis and maintained achiropractic practice for 38 years until his retirementin 2009. He was a member of the Michigan StateChiropractic Society, the American ChiropracticAssociation and Theta Chi Fraternity. He is survivedby his wife of 46 years, Yvonne “Dolly,” a son,Anthony John, and many other relatives.

Alumni NewsAshley Burkman, ND, (2011) of Manchester,Connecticut, is a primary care naturopathic physicianwith Connecticut Natural Health Specialists inManchester. She reports that the practice is doing verywell and will be adding another naturopathicphysician this fall. Currently, osteopathic residentsparticipate in a month-long rotation through the clinic,and they are hoping to set up a naturopathic residencyto allow NDs to rotate with the DOs. Dr. Burkman alsois a member of the adjunct faculty at the New EnglandCollege of Osteopathic Medicine where she lectures tofamily practice osteopathic doctors on variousfunctional medicine topics. Otherwise, she says, “I’mjust spending a lot of time focusing on my career,traveling around New England, and being an Iowa girlin a Connecticut world!!”

Rachael Fabbi, DC, DABCI, FIAMA, (2008), ownerof Fox Valley Natural Medicine in Geneva, Illinois, iscurrently completing clinicals to fulfill requirementsto become a professional midwife, and is pursuingmore in-depth studies of botanical medicine forpregnancy and breastfeeding mothers. Sincegraduation, Dr. Fabbi has had two amazing homebirths with a professional midwife in September 2010and February 2014. Both girls were born in the cauland are thriving from a natural upbringing. Herpractice focuses on women and children, and shemost recently welcomed another fellow veteranDABCI into the practice.

Andrew D. Gross, DC, of Wenonah, New Jersey, hasjoined the Glen Oaks Health and Spine Center inLaurel Springs and Ocean City, New Jersey. A nativeof Wenonah, he earned a BS from Penn StateUniversity and his chiropractic degree from NationalUniversity in 2013. Dr. Gross is certified in ActiveRelease Technique, and also is certified in parts A andB of the McKenzie Method.

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Raynette Ilg, ND, (2011) has launched a successfulnaturopathic medicine business consulting withpatients about nutrition, supplements, lifestylechanges, and botanical medicine at Olive BranchWellness Center in South Elgin, Illinois. She also haswritten her first book, appeared at several speakingengagements, and is working on her own line ofwellness products. To hear more from Dr. Ilg, visitwww.nuhs.edu/why-national/meet-our-graduates/naturopathic-medicine/nd-raynette-ilg/

Roy Settergren, DC, (2009) is the owner of MidwestSport and Spine in Chicago and a physician with theathletic program at the University of Illinois. Hespecializes in diagnosis and treatment utilizingmusculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US). In addition toa master’s degree in exercise physiology andbiomechanics, he also earned his master’s degree inadvanced clinical practice (MSACP) from NUHS in2012. To read more about Dr. Settergren’s MSACPexperiences, visit: www.nuhs.edu/news/2014/5/dr-roy-settergren-values-msacp-degree-from-nuhs/

Faculty NewsGregory Cramer, DC, PhD, (1979) dean of research atNUHS, along with former assistant professor, BarbaraSullivan, PhD, co-authored an article in an upcomingissue of Academic Medicine, the journal of theAssociation of American Medical Colleges. The articleis titled: “Development of a Student-MentoredResearch Program Between a Complementary andAlternative Medicine University and a Traditional,Research-Intensive University.” It is also co-authoredby Sylvia Furner, PhD, of the University of Illinois at the

Chicago School of Public Health. The study was oneoutcome of an NIH/NCCAM R25 grant received from2005 through July 2013. The coordinated degreeprogram is currently managed at NUHS by ThomasGrieve, DC, MPH, (2007).

Dr. Claire Johnson, editor in chief of the NUHSjournals, attended the 2014 European ChiropracticUnion (ECU) conference in Dublin, Ireland, in Mayand participated in Researcher Day. In addition, shepresented two poster presentations she co-authoredwith Dr. Bart Green, NUHS associate editor.

Fraser Smith, ND, assistant dean of naturopathicmedicine, recently authored Keep Your Brain Young,with contributor Ellie Aghdassi, PhD, RD. The bookoffers information on protecting, repairing andenhancing mental health, and includes 150 recipes.It is published by Robert Rose, and is currentlyavailable on amazon.com and through major book retailers.

Four NUHS faculty have been appointed to serve onadvisory committees of the American ChiropracticAssociation. Dr. Mabel Chang, NUHS Florida, hasbeen named to the ACA Research AdvisoryCommittee. The committee helps promote researchon care rendered by chiropractic physicians, thereliability and validity of diagnostic methods and theeffectiveness of therapeutic methods germane to thepractice of chiropractic. Additionally, Dr. CarloGuadagno, NUHS Florida, and Dr. Claire Johnsonwere selected to serve as co-chairs of the AmericanPublic Health Association and Health Care PolicyCommittee. Also, Dr. Thomas Solecki, NUHS Illinois,has been appointed assistant secretary/treasurer of theACA Rehab Council.

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Association (APHA), and currently serves assecretary of the APHA’s Chiropractic Health Caresection. In the first year of her residency at NUHS,she is concurrently enrolled in the PhD program atUIC’s School of Public Health.

Dr. Madigan expressed her appreciation for theopportunity to attend ACC-RAC, which encouragedher to pursue her professional goals andstrengthened her skills and knowledge as aresearcher. She said that moderating a session at theevent, introducing top researchers from around theworld, and observing how they structured theirscientific presentations, provided her with a greatlearning opportunity for her own presentations in the future.

She also said that as a result of attending ACC-RACand being able to meet ACA President Dr. AnthonyHamm and network with other leaders in theprofession, she has been invited to participate ontwo ACA committees, the guideline reviewcommittee and the public health committee.

Dr. Madigan used this opportunity to attend ACC-RAC in the best possible way for both professionaldevelopment and as an ambassador for NUHS to thechiropractic profession. I hope that other alumni willjoin me in providing similar support for futuremembers of our NUHS community.

John J. DeMatte, IV, DCChair, President’s Cabinet InternationaleChair, President’s Alumni Advisory Council

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