Strengthening Spine Care in Botswana: Training Local Healthcare Providers in Evidence-Based Protocols
Botswana, Volunteer, Evidence Based Patrick Boylan, DC, EdD Botswana, Volunteer, Evidence Based Patrick Boylan, DC, EdD

Strengthening Spine Care in Botswana: Training Local Healthcare Providers in Evidence-Based Protocols

Earlier this year, a team journeyed over 3,500 kilometers (more than 2,000 miles) round-trip from their home clinic, making stops at five hospitals in Tsabong, Hukuntsi, Ghanzi, Shakawe, and Maun.

During their time on the road, the team had the opportunity to consult with more than 70 patients, many of whom were dealing with chronic pain conditions that had become disabling and difficult to manage. They also had the privilege of delivering presentations to over 120 healthcare professionals, including doctors, physiotherapists, and medical students. 

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GSCI Researchers and Cross Lake Clinicians present at Chiropractic Rounds webinar in Saskatchewan
News Release, Research Nathan Cashion News Release, Research Nathan Cashion

GSCI Researchers and Cross Lake Clinicians present at Chiropractic Rounds webinar in Saskatchewan

World Spine Care Canada and the Indigenous leadership of Pimicikamak Okimawin (Cross Lake First Nation) are pleased to announce a research project and health service in Cross Lake, Mani- toba, Canada. Funding is made possible through funding from from Health Canada Substance Use and Addiction Program., the Canadi- an Chiropractic Association, the Canadian Chiropractic Research Foundation, and the Skoll Foundation.

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The future of telehealth in spine care - SpineIQ Webinar
Education, Research, WSC Blog Nathan Cashion, DC Education, Research, WSC Blog Nathan Cashion, DC

The future of telehealth in spine care - SpineIQ Webinar

Scott Haldeman, founder, and president of World Spine Care, participated in a webinar hosted by SpineIQ. He discussed the challenges and changes in healthcare due to the coronavirus pandemic, the guides developed for clinicians and patients to manage back and neck pain from a distance, and the future of telehealth in spine care.

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A new peer-reviewed article describes World Spine Care & GSCI's guides for managing neck and back pain
Education, Research, WSC Blog Nathan Cashion, DC Education, Research, WSC Blog Nathan Cashion, DC

A new peer-reviewed article describes World Spine Care & GSCI's guides for managing neck and back pain

A new paper from World Spine Care and the Global Spine Care Initiative was recently published in the journal JMIR Public Health and Surveillance.The article describes the process that the authors underwent to develop the guides for Managing Neck and Back Pain in the Time of COVID-19 released last year. The guides help empower patients to self-manage spine pain when appropriate.

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