August 2002

Colorado DCs Provide Care to Firefighters

Denver - In an overwhelming demonstration of goodwill, more than 100 Colorado doctors of chiropractic have volunteered their time, skills, and equipment to provide chiropractic care to firefighters and the support staff working on the Colorado wildfires, according to the Colorado Chiropractic Association.

Chiropractic care has been available virtually all day to support staff, but especially during the evening hours after so many firefighters return from more than 12 hours of grueling work on the fire lines.

Three doctors of chiropractic have organized the statewide chiropractic volunteer effort. Dr. David Boyd of Castle Rock worked with Douglas County officials to set up chiropractic care at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Dr. John Warner of Colorado Springs made arrangements with the Salvation Army to make chiropractic care available at the Lake George Fire Department. Dr. Thomas Garcia of Bayfield has coordinated efforts to provide chiropractic care at Bayfield High School and is actively fundraising and assisting firefighter families in the area.

In addition, two Colorado chiropractic suppliers in Denver, Medical Directions and Medical Specialists, donated chiropractic adjusting tables and other supplies to be used at the Hayman Fire site.

The Colorado Chiropractic Association represents the 1,600 doctors of chiropractic practicing in the state. The CCA can be reached at 303-755-9011 or 800-829-0339.

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