July 2004

Chiropractic pioneer passes away

Rolla J. Pennell, DC, passed away July 6, 2004. Dr. Pennell, a graduate of Cleveland Chiropractic College, was a management consultant, author and teacher.

Among his many accomplishments established the first federally licensed laboratory for chiropractors in 1958. And in the mid-1960s, he was instrumental in bringing acupuncture to the United States through an Exchange of International Information Program, with leaders of acupuncture groups in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.

Dr. Pennell served on the board of trustees of Logan Chiropractic College for eight years and on the board of New York Chiropractic College for 15 years. He taught concepts of practice management at Cleveland Chiropractic College and mentored a number of students.

Dr. Pennell was 74 years old.

Source: MDCorp.

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