Our mission is to represent the Chiropractic profession to industry by fostering public health and safety through education, ergonomics, optimal clinical management of the injured worker, and by other measures. In supporting this mission during my administration, you may ask what my vision is for this council during. We will continue to make this initiative a top priority. I have listed key points as follows:
1. Work with the federal
and state governmental agencies for advancing chiropractic;
2. Enlist DCs to become certified to perform DOT drug testing and/or alcohol
screening, and perform DOT physical exams under present and soon-to-be instituted
guidelines;
3. Continue working with the ACA to develop and establish a strategic alliance
with OSHA;
4. Continue a media campaign of occupational health articles for professional
and trade journals, and for national consumer magazines and local newspapers;
5. Identify ways to promote members of our Council to businesses and communities;
6. Host an annual convention for occupational health doctors and Diplomates
as part of our efforts to provide ongoing continuing education;
7. Work with the American Chiropractic Board on Occupational Health (ACBOH)
and Northwestern Health Sciences University (NWSHSU) to promote the Diplomate
program, maintain CEU records and approve continuing education hours for the
program;
8. Continue to offer resources and products through cooperative efforts with
the International Academy of Chiropractic Occupational Health Consultants
(IACOHC) to DCs everywhere;
9. Communicate with and mentor other doctors in aspects of occupational health;
10. Provide a quarterly newsletter, informational website and emails about
significant events within our specialty;
11. Identify professional opportunities for our members for working with government
and private entities;
12. Continue to encourage and develop Chiropractic College campus Occupational
Health Organizations and continue with campus visits by Council members.
My goal is to increase the number of members in this Council and heighten the awareness of the Chiropractic profession to the general public, businesses and government legislators involved with workplace injury prevention, wellness and other health care issues. We need to continue to reach out to the masses. Let's continue the excellent progress we have made. Here's how we can do it:
1. COMMUNICATE by developing a united network of Council members in every state to work together and educate others about Chiropractic's key role in helping America's health care crisis.
2. COMMUNICATE with local, state and federal legislators on issues that affect the health of all Americans. Educate about chiropractic and non-chiropractic solutions.
3. COMMUNICATE with local schools by speaking to students and teachers on proper lifting habits, back injury prevention and wellness.
4. COMMUNICATE by strategic planning to include methods for monitoring success in reaching short and long-term goals.
We can only accomplish our goals if we can truly see the potential of this Council and get others to see it. I do not have the lengthy experience of past Council Presidents, but I will listen, share and ask questions to continue to move this Council forward. My email is wellnessdoc@centurytel.net, I'd like to hear from you.
Respectfully,
Fred Raschke, DC, DACBOH
Injury -Prevention-Works and practices chiropractic in Weyauwega, WI. Dr. Raschke served the Council Executive Committee for two years as Vice President, now as President. Dr. Raschke completed the 360 hour postgraduate Chiropractic Occupational Health and Applied Ergonomics program through Northwestern Health Sciences University and has been awarded Diplomate status in the American Chiropractic Board on Occupational Health (DACBOH).
Vice President: Mike Megehee, DC, jumped on board with the Council at a time when there is much to be done with planning the annual conference, and at a time when the FMCSA is moving forward with its proposed certification training for health care providers who wish to perform DOT Physical Exams.
Secretary & Treasurer: Marcus Vaughn, DC, practices in CA. Sharing a common theme in practice with other Council members, he provides an array of occupational health and safety services to employers in his area. Dr. Vaughn also shares the enthusiasm and hard work it takes for seeing chiropractic takes its rightful place in addressing the health needs of America via the workplace.
Immediate Past President: David Thorpe, DC, DACBOH, owns and operates WorkRite Safety, offering a broad array of occ-health services throughout New York state. His company includes occupational health nursing services for his clients. Dr. Thorpe is a faculty member for the postgraduate Chiropractic Occupational Health and Applied Ergonomics continuing education program at Northwestern Health Sciences University (MN) and also teaches at other seminars for the profession.
Executive Advisor: Elizabeth L. Auppl has served the specialty for two decades in many capacities and involving multiple chiropractic organizations and businesses, serving the ACA Council on Occupational Health as the Executive Advisor. She is business owner, most recently launching Workplace Human Relations, a division of FGC. Ms. Auppl is a faculty member for the postgraduate Chiropractic Occupational Health and Applied Ergonomics continuing education program at Northwestern Health Sciences University (MN). She is the Executive Director and a Board of Directors Member for the IACOHC. Ms. Auppl is Certified by the State of MN as an Emergency Management Director.
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