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Make a Difference - Support New York Chiropractic College Today! $1,000 or more President’s Council * Annual Fund Gift Options: $500 or more The Delavan Theater Gift * $100 or more Walkway of Honor Gift * The President’s Council plays a vital role in the life and well-being of New York Chiropractic College. Valued President’s Council members fundamentally support the mission of the College and make significant contributions to the College that help enhance education, research and the advancement of healthcare. The Council consists of individuals and couples who contribute $1,000 or more during the calendar year. Installments may be paid monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. President’s Council gifts are publicly recognized on NYCC’s Wellikoff Wall of Appreciation, proudly displayed on the NYCC campus. Memorialize your affiliation with New York Chiropractic College. Purchase your engraved name plate for a seat in the Delavan Theater with a gift of $500! The 350-seat Delavan Theater, located in the Kenneth W. Padgett Administration Building hosts many of NYCC’s special events including orientation for new students, convocation, memorial services, and lectures. In addition, the theater houses many community activities, including many productions of the Seneca Community Players, and various dance, theatrical, and musical presentations. Become a part of the campus with your purchase of an engraved brick on the Walkway of Honor with a gift of $100! The Memorial Garden at New York Chiropractic College was created in 1996 to provide a place where classes, family members, and others could establish a permanent presence on campus or honor their loved ones. The nearby Chinese Medicinal Herb Garden provides students and community members with a deeper connection to the properties, personality and characteristics of herbs in the Chinese materia medica. Both gardens are a source of peace and quietude on NYCC’s campus. I CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE - PLEASE ACCEPT MY GIFT $1,000 or more - President’s Council $500 or more - The Delavan Theater Gift (1 or 2 lines, up to 18 characters each, including spaces) Name as it will appear on seat: Name as it will appear on brick: $100 or more - Walkway of Honor Gift (1-3 lines, up to 14 characters each, including spaces) ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Name on credit card____________________________________________________________Date_____________________ Address___________________________________________________________________Phone No.___________________ City/State/Zip__________________________________________________________________________________________ Method of payment: Check (made payable to NYCC) VISA Master Card Discover American Express Credit Card #_______________________________________________________Expiration Date_______________________ TO MAKE A GIFT BY PHONE/FAX OR FOR MORE INFORMATION: 1-800-234-6922 (Ext. 3151) 315-568-3153 (FAX) TO MAKE A GIFT ONLINE VISIT OUR WEB SITE: https://www.nycc.edu/ giveBack.htm MAIL FORM/CHECKS TO: NYCC - Attn: Jill Henry 2360 State Route 89 Seneca Falls, NY 13148 20 www.nycc.edu
Alumni Spotlight Chronic Pain among Veterans Presents Unique Challenges for Chiropractic: Andrew Dunn, DC (NYCC ’99) on Caring for Veterans Dr. Andrew Dunn, who treats injured veterans in his capacity as Staff Chiropractor at VA Western New York Healthcare System, shared some of his thoughts. Dr. Dunn finds musculoskeletal complaints to be common among veterans regardless of the recentness of their military service. “Not surprisingly,” he says, “the majority of our consult requests are for back pain.” Among more recent veterans, however, co-morbid conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and depression may influence Dunn’s case management. Recognizing certain commonalities among patients whose response to treatment was limited, Dunn was curious to know the extent to which certain co-morbid conditions might influence clinical outcomes. “There are a number of well-founded theories that explain how chronic-pain complaints could be perpetuated or otherwise influenced by behavioral health issues,” he said. “We also noticed difficulties in managing patients who had issues with obesity, had reduced conditioning, and expressed fear-avoidance behaviors with regard to movement for fear of further injury.” It was important to convince the patient that he or she could begin moving and exercising with a focus on function over pain: “Providing pain management and instructions on self-care measures while validating the nature of their complaints and providing encouragement can be a powerful combination.” In an effort to better understand patient outcomes Dunn took part in a number of research studies. He was aware that although quality-assurance data was regularly tracked to assess clinic performance, the process for performing research within the VA was highly detailed and regulated, with proposals submitted to the Institutional Review Board for consideration, and then carried out based upon the requirements and rules of research within VA. Asked what his research revealed, Dunn responded, “The take-away message is that no one provider type can adequately address the diverse needs of chronic-pain patients with complex presentations. It is essential that chiropractors recognize the significance of co-morbid conditions and how they may influence clinical outcomes. Most importantly, develop a network of providers including specialists in behavioral health for referral or co-management as appropriate.” While the role of chiropractic in treat- Dr. Andrew Dunn (NYCC '99) ing men and women in the military and after their discharge has yet to be fully defined, Dunn believes that chiropractors who can appreciate the responsibilities of working within a larger healthcare system and find ways to add value to that system are well-suited to work within veterans’ healthcare. “Value is defined not by the individual provider, but by the system; and those providers focused on making meaningful contributions to the mission of that system should be successful. “ 21
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