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American Chiropractic Association and CERV Team Align to Integrate Chiropractic in Federal Emergency Response Teams

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13 p classreleaseDatelineArlington, VA PRWEB June 23, 2006 pp The American Chiropractic Association ACA, the nations leading chiropractic organization, is pleased to announce a collaborative alliance with the Chiropractic Emergency Response Volunteer Team CERV Team, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing teams of chiropractic responders that can be deployed during times of state and national disasters.p13pThrough this alliance, the ACA and CERV Team will educate and certify doctors of chiropractic in the many skills and responsibilities of responding to a local, state or national emergency. In addition, CERV Team will work closely with individual state chiropractic associations to develop statewide disaster response plans.p13pOur goal in disaster preparedness is cooperation among many responding groups, including doctors of chiropractic, allied health care providers, state and federal officials, the local community, and nonprofit organizations such as the American Red Cross, said ACA President Richard G. Brassard, DC. We are excited about the opportunity to be part of a major national disaster initiative and to make the kind of impact that can only be made when organizations work together in pursuit of a common goal.p13pThe development of CERV Team is the direct result of the chiropractic professions involvement with the Dallas Convention Center Medical Unit following Hurricane Katrina last August. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Rebecca Burton, DC, created a RehabChiropractic unit within the Dallas Convention Centers onsite emergency care hospital. Dr. Burton enlisted the help of Zonsite, LLCa wellness and technology firm in Dallasto mobilize more than 90 volunteer chiropractors to provide chiropractic care to evacuees, emergency relief workers and volunteers.p13pSeeing a need for more involvement by the chiropractic profession in national disaster relief efforts, Dr. Burton and Zonsite formed CERV Team, which has been invited by Homeland Security to be part of a formal emergency response when a national disaster is declared.p13pWe are committed to supporting disaster response efforts and are pleased to work with the American Chiropractic Association, said Rebecca Burton, DC, president of CERV Team. By working closely with ACA and corporate America, CERV Team will be able to greatly accelerate the rate with which chiropractors are included in mainstream and disaster relief efforts.p13pCERV Team will offer a basic disaster orientation and training program on Sept. 17, 2006, in Dallas, Texas. This introductory course is designed to provide an introduction to CERV training and certification, as well as a brief understanding of the protocols and procedures necessary in a deployment situation.p13pCERV Team is offering reduced membership, training, and certification fees for members of state and national chiropractic associations. For more information about CERV Team or for those interested in becoming a member, visit www.Ihelpcerv.org .p13pMedia Contactsp13pAngela Kargusp13pCommunications amp PR Managerp13pphone 703 8120240p13pMedia Contactsp13pBill DeWhittp13pDirector of Business Developmentp13pPhone 9729348472p13p p13 br clearall

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