millions of people around the world who suffer from spinal problems and have no access to treatment. For more information, visit the World Spine Care website at www.worldspinecare.com. Contributed by Dr. Shawn Thistle, Toronto, Ontario DC hEaD of mEDiCal sErviCEs at CanaDa gamEs Another first for chiro -practic occurred at the Canada Games in Nova Scotia in February 2011. I had the opportunity to be the first chiropractor ap -pointed as the head of all medical services since the inception of the Games in 1967. My role as the Chair of Medical Services for the 2011 Canada Winter Games (CWG) included ensuring a full complement of multidisciplinary services within the Poly Clinics (of which there were two at the 2011 CWG), but also the sport venue medical teams. I also had to liaise with the ambulance and paramedic services and solicit the co-oper -ation of the Department of Health, Public Health and regional health authorities for urgent and emergent services (such as di -agnostic imaging) as well as develop a Medical Services Emer -gency Response Plan for the entire event. In total, I volunteered over 2,200 hours and attended 275 meetings over 2.5 years in order to ensure that the athletes were provided with the best possible medical care, which of course included chiropractic services. Contributed by Dr. Brian Seaman, Halifax, Nova Scotia The Canadian Federation of Chiropractic Regulatory and Educational Accrediting Boards (CFCREAB). The day included a Grand Rounds, moderated by Dr. Tony Tibbles, a discussion of interdisciplinary management of chron -ic pain given by Howard Vernon, DC, and Eldon Tunks, MD, and a trade show. Contributed by Peter Waite, Toronto, Ontario • marathon of hEalth Quebec DC Dr. Ed Chicoine and his family of eight began run -ning their Marathon of Health in 2011. The journey, which be -gan in Stanley Park, Vancouver, is 12,500 miles long and sched -uled to take one year. The Chicoine family is bringing their message of health and wellness across Canada and the United States. While circling the North American continent, the fam -ily of eight is visiting local communities to inspire people of all ages to make positive transformations in their lives through fit -ness and nutrition. Their goal is to raise $5 million for KidSport Canada, Right To Play and Get America Fit. These organizations are focused on improving kids’ health and fitness around the world. During the marathon, Dr. Chicoine is also taking time to talk about chiropractic and its role in a healthy lifestyle. Visit www.marathonofhealth.com to see where the family is now, to understand the impact of the marathon, and to view videos of the journey’s progress. • Contributed by Dr. Ed Chicoine, Wakefield, Quebec inaugural sPECialty CollEgEs ConfErEnCE “With all the negative news going on in the world,” notes Dr. Brian Seaman of Nova Scotia, “a recap of our achieve-ments is necessary to remind the profession of the accom-plishments and progress we have made.” 2011 saw the first-ever Specialty Colleges conference, held in Toronto November 12. This conference brought together lead -ing chiropractors from across Canada for an intense day of learning and exchange. The event, titled the Canadian Chiro -practic Specialty Conference – Clinical Neurology Update, was sponsored and attended by members of: • The College of Chiropractic Sciences; • The College of Chiropractic Orthopedists; • The Chiropractic College of Radiologists; • The Chiropractic College of Rehabilitation Sciences; • The Royal College of Chiropractic Sports Sciences; and 10 • CANADIAN CHIROpRACTOR | DECEMBER 2011 These successes have only been possible through the dedi-cated efforts of individuals coming together with specific vi-sions and goals that help bring chiropractic care and lifestyle to as many people as possible. Each goal is necessary, each vision important. For that reason, not to be left out is a men-tion of all the DCs in our country who continue to serve en-tire neighbourhoods, one family at a time, who participate in their own groups, and who foster and support their own community initiatives. www.canadianchiropractor.ca
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