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“The door of hope” – Chiropractors step up to accelerate COVID-19 vaccinations
Vaccinating an entire population is a colossal undertaking, and provincial governments recognized they would need support from many healthcare professionals. In Quebec and Manitoba, chiropractors were invited to participate.
What an Indigenous chiropractor wants you to know about building bridges
“I am the only practitioner left in the area and all patients come to see me,” Dr. Ward says. “I feel that I have built a bridge between the two communities. Racism runs deep here and there was a long history of tension.”
How a gay chiropractor is using his challenging journey to fuel change
“I’m an LGBTQ2+ chiropractor, but I’m also a white male chiropractor, which puts me at an advantage,” he says. “I still need to look at myself and what changes I can make in my community for others. I need to fight for those who have less privilege. I am fighting for them because I found my own strength.”
A volunteer’s journey: From student to CCA board
Dr. Catherine Bezeau’s commitment to advancing the chiropractic profession started well before she became a chiropractor – and has never stopped.
How a chiropractor is helping to keep ‘another ambulance on the road’
Paramedic Marivic Luchico can feel her back aching. She has answered six 9-1-1 calls during her 12-hour shift – more than her normal patient load of 4-5 calls. It has taken a toll.
Why Dr. Debbie Wright is feeling optimistic about female leaders in chiropractic
While more women than ever are entering the chiropractic profession, they still face obstacles. Dr. Debbie Wright says the biggest challenges are systemic: “Patients and the public have preconceived ideas about whether or not women are physically suited to do this job.
Breaking barriers: Why “someone like me” can be a chiropractor
How one woman chiropractor is generating dialogue around Muslim stereotypes, bias and discrimination.
Ensuring the Canadian government hears the voice of chiropractors
The Canadian Chiropractic Association works year-round to make the profession’s voice heard by the Canadian government to bring about the changes chiropractors want for the health of their patients and all Canadians.
An inside look at the CCA with Dr. Ayla Azad
Dr. Ayla Azad has been a CCA member since 1999. In April 2020, she joined the association as its Director of Professional Practice. In this role, she brings her clinical, research and teaching experience to inform programs and strategies that will best support chiropractors across Canada.