ACA host s EDI cont inuing educat ion series

In May, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) hosted a 3-part series on the topic of equity, diversity and inclusion relative to the provision of chiropractic services

The series sought to engage clinicians to evaluate their practices and to make relevant adjustments to ensure that health disparities are reduced and that the care provided is both inclusive and people-centered as serving the ACA in a range of other capacities. He is a graduate of Northwestern Health Sciences University, where he served as a Diversity Leadership Scholar He has also been named a Philanthropy Scholar in recognition of his leadership and service to the LGBTQIA community He works to improve the culturally competent delivery of chiropractic care

Presentations during the lecture series included implicit bias in healthcare and clinically competent clinical encounters

By the end of the session, attendees had been exposed to a range of learning that enabled them to recognize patient challenges in receiving culturally responsive healthcare, assessing and analyzing current clinical practices for the reduction in health disparities and the development of a blueprint for in-office procedures and standards

Other presents during the lecture series included Dr Katie Benson. Dr Benson, a graduate of Cleveland University Kansas City, served extensively with the Student ACA (SACA) She is active within the Kansas Chiropractic Association and has previously been recognized by the KCA as its Young Doctor of the Year

The principal objective of the program was to create chiropractors who are better prepared to meet patients where they are and assist in understanding racial bias and the social determinants of health that impact patients By developing a supportive environment, the ability to reach out to diverse groups and deliver high quality care was showcased.

The event was moderated by Dr William 'Beau' Foshee who serves as the chair of the ACA Committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as well