Parker College: Press Release

Chiropractic Industry Leaders Award $37,250 to Parker College of Chiropractic Students during Parker Seminar

October 15, 2009 (Dallas) — Parker Seminars partnered with several of the chiropractic industry leaders to present Parker College of Chiropractic students with 10 scholarships totaling $37,250 during the Dallas Parker Seminar.  Scholarship recipients were chosen by the Parker College of Chiropractic scholarship committee.  Students who applied for the scholarships were required to write an essay about what they have learned from speakers during Parker Seminars and Parker College assemblies. 

Chiropractic Economics gave Janna Cottingame and Taryn Lowery $5,000 each.  Lowery revealed how she will be using the scholarship. “I am opening a practice after graduation in December,” said Lowery.  “This scholarship is going directly to the ‘practice fund.’  I have waited three very long years to fulfill this dream of not only owning my own business, but of serving the lives of the loving families in my community.”

Also sponsoring a scholarship, Standard Process gave $5,000 to Carol Watkins.  “This scholarship will allow me to further my chiropractic education by providing the financial ability to attend seminars, including 2010 Parker Seminar Las Vegas,” said Watkins.  “This furthering of my education will allow me to provide better care for my patients.”

Chiropractic Leadership Alliance allotted Jacob Hansen and Mary Sue Branch $3,750 each.  “My family and I can't even begin to express how grateful and blessed we are for their generosity,” said Hansen.  “I don't think it is possible for them to understand how much this means to us.  From the bottom of our hearts, we thank them for their support and for this incredible gift.”

Performance Health presented Lindsay McIinnis with $3,750.  “I am very appreciative to Dr. Dana Mackison and Performance Health for their generosity,” said McInnis.  “Companies that put money back into the profession by investing in students really make a difference. This scholarship has alleviated some financial burden and allowed me to focus more on my studies which will in turn greatly enhance the care of my patients.”

Additional scholarship sponsors included Pro Solutions who gave $3,750 to Paul Stadler, Erchonia who allotted $3,750 to Erin Spindler, Douglas Labs designated $2,500 to Dan Sullins, and B&D Enterprises gave Ashley Posa $1,000. 

A reception followed the presenting of scholarships providing time for the students to thank their sponsor and the opportunity for the sponsors to meet the recipients face to face.  Tremendous appreciation was shown from the scholarship recipients.

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About Parker College of Chiropractic 
Parker College of Chiropractic, located in Dallas, is one of the country’s leading educators of health care professionals with an international student enrollment. Founded in 1982, this private, non-profit educational institution prepares men and women to become doctors of chiropractic. Parker College of Chiropractic is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the bachelor of science and doctor of chiropractic degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA, 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Parker College of Chiropractic. The doctor of chiropractic degree program of Parker College of Chiropractic is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education, 8049 North 85th Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258-4321. Tel: 480.443.8877.  For additional information about Parker College of Chiropractic, visit the college’s website at www.parkercc.edu.