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17/10/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 14, 2024

ChiroFutures Malpractice Program Responds to False & Misleading Statements from Texas Children's Hospital Pediatrician

Kennesaw, GA – ChiroFutures Malpractice Program, a leading provider of malpractice insurance for chiropractors, responds today to recent false and inflammatory statements made by Dr. Samira Armin, MD, FAAP, a pediatrician at Texas Children's Hospital. These comments were featured in a recent article titled *"Who would send their newborn to a chiropractor?"* by Katie McPherson. Dr. Armin claimed:

"Chiropractic care does not have the evidence to back up its benefits and can be high risk, can cause injuries, and I just don't recommend it."

We categorically reject these claims and emphasize that chiropractic care, particularly for children, is both safe and effective. Dr. Armin’s statements are not only misleading but reflect a lack of understanding about chiropractic practice and its proven safety record. It is important to correct these inaccuracies for the sake of the public.

The Facts:

1. **Chiropractors are licensed portal-of-entry providers in Texas**, which means that no referral or permission is needed from any other healthcare provider for patients, including children, to receive chiropractic care. This has been recognized under Texas law and underscores the professional independence of chiropractors.

2. Safety of Pediatric Chiropractic Care: Contrary to Dr. Armin’s claims, there is no actuarial data indicating an increase in adverse events related to pediatric chiropractic visits. Millions of pediatric chiropractic visits occur every year without incident. In Texas, malpractice insurance rates for chiropractors are notably lower than those for pediatricians, which reflects the recognized safety of chiropractic care.

3. Medical Errors: According to a report from Johns Hopkins, medical errors account for approximately 250,000 deaths per year in the United States, making it the third leading cause of death. This staggering statistic should serve as a reminder that unfounded fearmongering regarding chiropractic care is misdirected, particularly when the chiropractic profession has consistently maintained an exemplary safety record.

Alerting Texas Children's Leadership:

In addition to addressing these inaccuracies publicly, ChiroFutures has formally alerted Texas Children’s CEO and President, Debra F. Sukin, MHA, PhD, FACHE, regarding the inappropriate and misleading statements made by Dr. Armin. We have provided a thorough response, correcting the false claims, and urged Texas Children’s leadership to ensure that their providers refrain from commenting on chiropractic care—a field outside their expertise and licensure.

Our Call to Action:

We urge Texas Children's Hospital and Dr. Armin to focus on their own profession’s pressing issues and to refrain from making unsubstantiated claims about chiropractic care. Chiropractors are well-trained professionals who provide valuable care to families across the state and the nation. The chiropractic profession deserves respect and acknowledgment for the critical role it plays in promoting health and wellness, especially for children.

We encourage open dialogue based on facts and evidence, and we stand ready to provide further information or clarification as needed.

About ChiroFutures:

ChiroFutures is dedicated to supporting and protecting chiropractors through comprehensive malpractice insurance and risk management services. We are committed to promoting chiropractic care as a safe and effective healthcare option for patients of all ages.

For more information, please contact:
ChiroFutures Malpractice Program
Phone: 800-219-9090
Fax: 678-445-1459
Website: [www.chirofutures.org](http://www.chirofutures.org)

05/07/2024

This gem just came in today. Thank you for the recommendation Dr. Brian Dooley. What is your next chiropractic read everyone?

19/05/2024

Dear Friends, colleagues and clients,



I am writing to request your urgent help in securing a bone marrow donor for my dearest friend Dr. Matthew Schaer and his lovely wife Laura Hamaan.

Matthew has been diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia (TPLL). His chances of surviving the disease are slim unless he can undergo a bone marrow transplant within the next few weeks. Matthew needs our immediate actions to ensure his survival.

You might wonder why we have only started this search of a donor now. The donor bank had 3 donors aligned for us, but for medical reasons they got rejected. My husband has been on immunosuppressant medications to prepare him for the marrow transplant originally scheduled at the end of May and this process cannot be prolonged much longer.

Matthew was in the prime of his life when he was diagnosed with blood cancer a few months ago.

For years, Matthew has dedicated his life as a chiropractor to the well-being of his patients and enjoys helping them live happier, healthier lives.

Now he needs us!

Matthew is strong and full of life, he is an admirable human being and a lovely person who always stands up for those around him.

Time is precious for a person waiting for a stem cell transplant.

Don't wait any longer and register now to save a life. https://www.dkms.org/get-involved/make-a-gift

It can happen to anyone, and every registration means hope and a chance for life!


Please also forward this message to everyone you know. Every person matters. Even if you don’t match with Matthew, you may match others and help save a life.


Why it is so easy to donate stem cells

Today’s medical technology allows testing of potential donors as well as actual transplants with little disruption to the life of the donor(s). Testing is as simple as a swab of the inside of the cheek. The actual donor process is as simple as giving blood. The donor gives blood from an arm; a machine separates the blood-forming cells and returns the blood to the donor through the other arm.

3 important points to remember and convey about how easy it may be to save Matthew’s life and other lives:
1- All that is needed is a Cheek Swab to determine if you are a match
2- Donating bone marrow simply requires a blood donation. There is no longer a need for a surgical procedure to extract bone marrow.
3- Go to https://www.dkms.org/get-involved/make-a-gift simply click the registry button, to register online and order your kit to your home, swab your cheek and send it in for processing

All donors, regardless of their country, are anonymously screened and compared for possible matches all over the world.


To help Matthew, please register yourself and others as donors!

When you donate to DKMS, you can feel confident that your donation is secure and used solely for the purpose of saving lives in the fight against blood cancer.

11/05/2024

Excited to share with all European chiropractors the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers.

http://www.sherman.edu/acp

The Sherman College Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers enhances the understanding, depth, and breadth of chiropractic philosophy. The Academy is committed to helping candidates become the writers, thinkers and speakers they desire to be and that the profession needs.
The scholarly 100-hour program will challenge and inspire candidates to learn and think about chiropractic philosophy and its relationship to the above-down-inside-out world view.
Throughout the five-session course which spans one year, candidates will:
• Investigate how Chiropractic relates to a salutogenic approach to health care.
• Study the validity of the 33 principles.
• Have an introduction to cycles.
• Re-visit the reasoning process and compare mechanistic and vitalistic thought.
• Evaluate the relevance of the 33 principles and their application as they listen, question and synthesize current thinking in biology, chiropractic research, adaptability, ethics and professional identity in the practical application of chiropractic philosophy.

I completed the ACP program in 2018 and can highly recommend it. The ACP is the precursor to and required for the DACP (Diplomate for the Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers) of which I am currently enrolled. I can confidently say it only gets better and better.

Click here to register and become one of the best in your profession.

The Sherman College Academy of Chiropractic Philosophers​ enhances the understanding, depth, and breadth of chiropractic philosophy.