Parker College: Press Release

Erchonia Opens Laser Health Care Center at Parker College to Supplement Laser Class

October 21, 2009 (Dallas) — Erchonia, the global leader in low level laser health care applications, in cooperation with Parker College of Chiropractic in Dallas, announced the opening of the new Erchonia Laser Health Care Center to provide better facilities and laser equipment for patient care, to increase public awareness, and to improve chiropractic education.

Not only will students have the opportunity to learn about laser technology in this new class, but as interns they will gain invaluable real-world experience as they treat patients with Erchonia’s low level laser equipment in the new Erchonia Laser Health Care Center.

The first Erchonia Laser Health Care Center in the country, the state-of-the-art facility offers the latest Erchonia technology along with a clinical setting for chiropractic interns to treat patients under the direction of qualified clinicians. Interns will experience first-hand how best to diagnose and treat patients’ ailments with Erchonia’s laser technology. The official ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for November 2 at 1pm at Parker College.

“Laser technology, more than ever before, has become indispensable for medical professionals,” comments Charlie Shanks, vice president of Erchonia Medical. “The academic training and the Erchonia Laser Health Care Center will be significant resources for chiropractic students to get acquainted with our cutting-edge laser equipment and better serve their patients in the future.”

“We want our students to have the best education possible and that includes being proficient with laser technologies,” adds Dr. Ken Thomas, vice president of academics at Parker College. “The Erchonia Laser Health Care Center and the academic class on laser technology provide the environment to explore and master this increasingly important field of study.”

About Erchonia

Erchonia is the global leader in low level laser healthcare applications. Over the last 15 years, Erchonia has been conducting research and development with the world’s leading physicians to advance the science of low level lasers. Prior to market introduction, all Erchonia lasers are proven to be safe and effective through independent clinical trials. Currently thousands of Erchonia’s lasers are used daily to reduce body fat, eliminate pain, accelerate healing, and treat acne. For additional information, visit www.erchonia.com.

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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.